Millions report feelings of isolation with many people not leaving home for days
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The UK has recorded the highest level of loneliness since the coronavirus crisis began, with figures showing that almost 2.6 million adults had not left their home in the previous seven days. Sixteen- to 29-year-olds were twice as likely as the over-70s to be experiencing loneliness.
A survey by the Office for National Statistics, taken after the clocks went back last month, painted a stark picture: a substantial number of people reported feelings of isolation and a lack of regular face-to-face contact.
