[skip to content]

Prejudices about autism are still deeply rooted

Social issues & trends

Encouraging a new autism initiative

Adults with autism should have the same access to jobs

Read the full article ยป

Also in Social issues & trends

Gordon Brown is to go head-to-head with David Cameron and Nick Clegg in TV

Social issues & trends

Stage set for political showdown

Parties agree televised debate format

Paid maternity leave could be extended to 20 weeks under plans announced by MEPs

Social issues & trends

Extend paid maternity leave, say MEPs

Women's Rights Committee says women should have 20 weeks off

The majority of single parents believe society views them negatively

Social issues & trends

Leaders vow to fight lone parent myths

Charity campaign takes on 'benefit scrounger' label

The packs teach pupils about farming's role in society and the economy

Social issues & trends

Farming education packs prove popular

Over 15,000 of the NFU's education packs have been sent out

A shorter working week could become the norm in the future, according to Nef

Social issues & trends

21-hour work week to help environment?

New Economics Foundation has predicted changes

Gay culture is more accepted in today's Britain

Social issues & trends

'UK more accepting of gay relationships'

Britain has become more liberal over the last 25 years

Andy Burnham said the constitution will continue to improve

Social issues & trends

NHS Constitution becomes law

Constitution sets out patients' right to dignity and respect