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More than half a million people in UK won't see or talk to anyone on Christmas Day, figures show

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Around 590,000 people aged over 65 in the UK won't see or speak to anyone on Christmas Day .

Age UK says loneliness and social isolation are year -round problems but particularly tough over festive period.

Charity says about a million older people report feeling more isolated at this time of year than any other.

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64

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56

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93

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informal

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English

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35

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not offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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