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Testing in primary schools is having a damaging effect on pupils’ wellbeing, according to a poll. The survey suggests most teachers do not believe tests such as SAT’s are beneficial to children’s education.
	The Sentinel - 10th July 2018



The free dating app SALT, which will launch next month, enables users to identify other Christians registered in their area. Like Tinder, and Bumble, users download the app on to their phone, fill out a profile, upload some photos, state preferences about who they would like to meet, and can then look through the profiles of other users.
Young People	Church Times – 31st August 2018



England’s school system has seen greater funding cuts than Wales in recent years, according to the institute for Fiscal Studies. Cuts to local council budgets and post-16 education have fuelled a larger drop in per pupil spending in England than across the border. Overall, between 2009/10 and 2017/18 total school spending per pupil fell around 8% compared to 5% in Wales.
Education	The Sentinel - 12th July 2018



Problem gambling is a “hidden epidemic” that must be treated as a public health emergency, Labour says, as it unveiled measures to tackle the issue. The Party weakened gambling laws in 2005, but now admits the “explosion in gambling advertising” it created is having a negative effect. New proposals include barring punters from betting with credit cards, a tax on betting companies, and halting all TV betting adverts during live sports events.
	The Christian Institute - 21st September 2018



The proportion of Britons who “disagree strongly” that it is safe to talk on a handheld mobile phone while driving has reached its highest level since current records began, new research shows. Some 70% of people said they are firmly against the practice, according to the annual British Social Attitudes survey which holds data on the topic going back to 2006, comparing with just 56% in 2007.
Crime	The Sentinel - 13th July 2018



The Modern Slavery Act 2015 introduced a statutory defence – Section 45 - for victims of modern slavery who were compelled to commit a criminal offence. Yet research from the Prison Reform Trust confirms that victims of modern slavery continue to be prosecuted for crimes they were forced to commit. The report studied 585 foreign national prisoners between February 2013 and March 2017 and 45 of those were identified as victims or potential victims of human trafficking.
Crime	CARE - 20th September



Patients who smoke are being “discriminated against” with a 75% decline in stop smoking aids being prescribed by GPs and pharmacists in England, according to analysis by a charity. The British Lung Foundation claims Clinical Commissioning Groups are “prioritising saving money over saving lives”. But it said that as people who smoke are likely to be frequent users of NHS services, it will eventually lead to a greater burden and any savings will only be in the short term.
Health	The Sentinel - 16th July 2018



A transgender offender wants to change the law so that his criminal record does not reveal that he was born a man. His lawyer and Unlock, a charity for people with criminal records, say the law should be changed as it risks drawing attention to transsexuals. People who have legally changed sex have a Gender Recognition Certificate, and are entitled to have their biological sex kept secret.
The Law	The Christian Institute - 19th September 2018



Students could find themselves shelling out thousands of pounds more a year in living costs depending on where they choose to study, according to a study. Research by Which? University suggests that those who choose to study in London could pay out over £15,000 more over a three-year degree in rent and other items such as household bills and food compared to those at a university in Northern Ireland.
Education	The Sentinel - 16th July 2018



According to a new report the Treasury will lose more than £100m for each year that it postpones the cuts on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs). Earlier this year, after calls from politicians and charities (including CARE), the Government announced that it would slash the stake on the controversial betting machines from £100 to £2 per spin. Research has shown that FOBTs are often clustered predominantly in deprived areas, their presence deliberately targeting vulnerable people. The machines have also been linked to crippling debt, marriage and family breakdown and serious mental health issues.
Money	CARE - 19th September 2018



Children’s books do not reflect modern UK society, with ethnic minorities significantly under represented, according to a study. Government figures show that, in England, one in three primary school pupils are from a minority ethnic background. But the study, published by national charity the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education, says that of the 9,115 children’s books published in the UK last year, just 931 (4%) featured BAME characters.
Education	The Sentinel - 17th July 2018



Spice, which can cause users to freeze and experience psychotic episodes, is destroying lives and communities, critics say. Formerly a ‘legal high’, the synthetic cannabinoid is now a Class B drug – meaning users face five years in prison and an unlimited fine.
Crime	The Christian Institute - 17th September 2018



The number of stillbirths in England and Wales has fallen to a record low, according to official figures. There were 2,873 stillborn babies in 2017 compared with 3,112 in 2016, a decrease of 7.7%. This is the lowest number since records began in 1927, the Office for National Statistics said. The rate decreased from 4.4 per 1,000 births in 2016 t0 4.2 in 2017, the lowest in 90 years. In 1927, there were 26,021 babies stillborn and 38.3 per 1,000 births.
Health	The Sentinel - 19th July 2018



The UK Labour party is urging a ban on parents being told the sex of their baby after early blood tests because of concerns it may lead to sex-selective abortions. The NHS uses the non-invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT) to check for genetic conditions but it is possible to pay privately to find out the sex of the baby. Thanks to an investigation by the Victoria Derbyshire show, a spotlight is being shone on thousands of British women who were found discussing using NIPT to determine the sex of their babies on an online forum.
Politics	CARE - 17th September 2018



Net migration from the EU to the UK has fallen to its lowest level in nearly five years, official figures show. An estimated 101,000 more people from the bloc arrived than left in 2017, according to the first data for a full calendar years since the Brexit vote. The latest figure is the lowest for any 12-month period since the year to March 2013, when it stood at 95,000.
World Issues	The Sentinel - 17th July 2018

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