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| Young people turn to gangs and their peers for support when they have a lack of adult role models in their life according to a report by the Prince’s Trust. Although only 9% of young people have belonged to a gang, more than half of young people sympathise with those who do because they recognise that they are looking for a sense of identity. Martina Milburn, Chief Executive of The Prince’s Trust, commented: ‘All the threads that hold a community together- a common identity, role models, a sense of safety-were given by young people as motivations to join gangs.’ One third of the 14-25 year olds surveyed said they did not have a parent they considered to be a role model. Milburn reflected: ‘Our research suggests that young people are creating their own ‘youth communities’ and gangs in search of the influences that could once have been found in traditional communities.’ | |
| Young People | Youthwork October 2008 |
| Patients with advanced kidney cancer will be denied four treatments on the NHS under new guidelines. Charities expressed outrage at the decision, saying it left patients only one treatment option – Interferon – to which many do not respond. The draft guidance, subject to appeal, rejects the drugs, saying they are not cost effective. | |
| Health | The Sentinel - August 7 2008 |
| One in three Britons cannot afford to put aside any savings for their retirement, new research suggests. A survey of 6,381 people showed half of respondents were not saving enough for a comfortable life after work. The survey is part of a report by life insurer Scottish Widow. Almost 60 per cent of those surveyed said they would not be able to increase their savings over the next year | |
| Money | The Sentinel - 30th June 2008 |
| Sharia law could play a role in some parts of the legal system, the most senior judge in England and Wales has said. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, emphatically ruled out the possibility of Sharia courts sitting in this country or deciding penalties. But in a speech at the East London Muslim Centre, in Whitechapel, last night he said there was no reason why Sharia principles could not be used in “Meditation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution”. | |
| The Law | The Sentinel - July 4th 2008 |
| The cost of tackling recorded crime is £15 billion a year or £275 per person, according to a report published today. The Taxpayers’ Alliance said the cost of crimes reported in England, Wales and Northern Ireland was highest in Nottinghamshire at £390 a head, £2 higher than in London. However, today’s total was far lower than a previous estimate. | |
| Crime | The Sentinel - July 4th 2008 |
| Families were urged by the Prime Minister to think before they buy food – as research found British households are throwing away hundreds of pounds worth every year. Gordon Brown said “unnecessary” purchases were contributing to price hikes that have left many people struggling to pay bills. Waste could be reduced by storing fruit and vegetables better to stop them going off, and planning meals so goods are used up rather than ditched. | |
| Food and Drink | The Sentinel - July 7th 2008 |
| More than one in four NHS Trusts are failing to meet Government standards on hygiene, a health watchdog said today. A total of 103 NHS trusts out of 391 across England are unable to meet one or more aspects of the hygiene code. They include 41 acute hospitals Trusts (PCTs), one ambulance trust and four mental health trusts. The code is aimed at tackling hospital infections like MRSA and covers issues like decontaminating surgical equipment, cleaning wards and providing information to patients. The Healthcare Commission said the Trust have 10 months to improve. | |
| Health | The Sentinel - June 16th 2008 |
| Women giving birth are being admitted to units that do not have enough beds, showers or toilets, a report said today. In some hospitals, one bed is used for more than one birth in each 24-hour day while women are also forced to share showers and baths. The study for the Healthcare Commission found some hospitals have staffing levels that are “well below” average. Consultants do not always spend enough time on the wards, not all staff receive adequate training, and choice of where to give birth could be limited. The large-scale review, of all maternity units in 150 NHS trusts in England, examined all aspects of maternity care. | |
| Health | The Sentinel - July 10th 2008 |
| Three in four children diagnosed with leukaemia today will be cured of their disease experts believe. Leukaemia cure rates for children have increased from 25 per cent in the early 1970s to 68 per cent in the early 1990s. Scientists expect this figure to have risen to 73 per cent for children diagnosed recently. The success of treatment is defined as the point at which life expectancy returns to normal. | |
| Health | The Sentinel - July 2nd 2008 |
| Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver says the healthy school dinners campaign has “turned the corner” after new figures showed a rise in the uptake of meals in primary schools. Research from the school food trust and the local Authority Caterers Association showed the number of primary school children eating dinners had risen for the first time since healthier meals were introduced. But secondary schools take up is down 0.5 per cent this year, the survey found. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver says the healthy school dinners campaign has “turned the corner” after new figures showed a rise in the uptake of meals in primary schools. Research from the school food trust and the local Authority Caterers Association showed the number of primary school children eating dinners had risen for the first time since healthier meals were introduced. But secondary schools take up is down 0.5 per cent this year, the survey found. | |
| Food and Drink | The Sentinel - July 10th 2008 |
| Children spend so little time outdoors, they are more likely to recognise a Dalek than a barn owl, a survey revealed today. The National Trust found just 53 per cent of youngsters could correctly identify an oak leaf, while half could not tell the difference between a bee and a wasp. Only 47 per cent correctly named a barn owl, but nine out of 10 were able to correctly name Doctor Who’s old enemies and Yoda from Star Wars. | |
| Education | The Sentinel - July 8th 2008 |
| More than nine million motorists will lose out under controversial road tax reforms, the Government admitted. Some 43 per cent will see their bills rise by up to £245 by April 2010, compared with less than one in five who will be better off in real terms. It is the first time official estimates have been disclosed of winners and losers from the changes – which ministers insist are designed to punish high-polluting cars rather than raise revenue. | |
| Travel/Tourism | The Sentinel - July 10th 2008 |
| A leading entrepreneur added his voice today to calls for children not to be put in a “cotton wool culture” which discourages measured risk-taking. Simon Woodroffe, founder of YO! said: “experiencing risk is not only key to their general development but also to bringing on the next generation of entrepreneurs.” A leading entrepreneur added his voice today to calls for children not to be put in a “cotton wool culture” which discourages measured risk-taking. Simon Woodroffe, founder of YO! said: “experiencing risk is not only key to their general development but also to bringing on the next generation of entrepreneurs. | |
| Young People | The Sentinel - July 10th 2008 |
| A gene linked to obesity causes people to put on weight by keeping them hungry. Previous research had shown that the gene, known as FTO, was strongly associated with obesity. But it was not clear whether this was to do with appetite or burning calories. The new study of 3,337 children shows the gene’s effects are due to a lack of normal appetite control. | |
| Health | The Sentinel - July 28th 2008 |
| The number of homes changing hands has fallen to a record low as potential buyers continue to stay away from the market, figures showed today. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said chartered surveyor estate agents sold an average of just 17.4 properties each during the three months to the end of May, the lowest figure since it began collecting data in 1978. Potential buyers have become increasingly reluctant to commit to property purchases in recent months due to the credit crunch. The news comes as the BBC reports tens of thousands of people who took out 100 percent mortgages could face negative equity. | |
| Housing | The Sentinel - June 10th 2008 |
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