Press release – New Index Reveals England’s Most (and Least) ‘Friendly’ Communities
EMBARGO: 00.01 Tuesday 18th August 2026 CONTACT: Alice Humphreys, alice@together.org.uk A new interactive index allows people to compare how friendly their local area is compared to others across the country, and to have their say on whether the official stats reflect their own experience of where they live. The new index is based on existing […]
Deborah Meaden asks you to make your pitch!
The Mirror – Deborah Meaden: ‘Most feel our country is divided – I want you to pitch me your idea to bring us together’

The Sun – ‘We are the lions that roar’ – Sir Ian McKellen unveils powerful ‘love letter to England’ ahead of World Cup clash

The Guardian – ‘The things that connect us are fraying’: James Graham short film explores what it means to be English

The Independent – ‘We are the lions that roar’: Sir Ian McKellen shares ‘love letter to England’ ahead of World Cup knock-out

The Express – Sir Ian McKellen’s ‘love letter to England’ ahead of World Cup clash

The Mirror – Sir Ian McKellen tries to unite the country with powerful film ahead of England’s next World Cup game

We are the lions that roar
