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The surprising truth about who the loneliest generations are

Conversations around social isolation tend to focus on the elderly, especially around Christmas. But by some measures, people in their 20s are the loneliest group in Britain.

Conversations around social isolation tend to focus on the elderly, especially around Christmas. But by some measures, people in their 20s are the loneliest group in Britain. BBC InDepth reporter Luke Mintz has been investigating the issue. BBC InDepth is the home of the best news analysis, with fresh perspectives that challenge assumptions and deep reporting on the biggest issues of the day. You can find more articles from InDepth - like this one - on the BBC News website and app. (Image: Getty)

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