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UK Teens Making Off with Donated Clothes

It seems that a Dickensian scheme maybe be underway in the UK, organizing teenagers to climb into charity clothing bins and steal the clothing. ... From: http://ping.fm/GXPyK

Problem gamblers increase as betting becomes more mainstream in UK

... said: "Problem gamblers become sucked into a distorted view of reality and often drag themselves and their families into insecurity and poverty. From: http://ping.fm/cJWzw

Families in fuel poverty

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Families in fuel poverty : "“We need to start thinking about alternative ways of tackling fuel poverty and helping people stay warm during the winter. It is unacceptable that the UK ...

Helping alcoholics could save NHS money, say experts

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Helping alcoholics could save NHS money, say experts : "Guardian.co. uk cites the report, saying: "Messages on smoking, illegal drug misuse and obesity are now widely accepted and appropriate investment has been ...

UK, US must no longer support dictators, says British archaeologist

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UK, US must no longer support dictators, says British archaeologist : "By IRNA, London : One of the consequences of the uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt is for the UK and US governments to change their policies in the Middle East ...

Court: €1000 in compensation after being denied bail

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Court: €1000 in compensation after being denied bail : "The man was born in Serbia but resided in the UK for several years and has dual citizenship. He had been charged with involvement in the 430 kg cannabis ...

Rural Homelessness In The UK Increases By 25% In One Year

Home owners with landlord insurance and a social conscience should seriously consider investing in rural areas in the UK where there is a dire need for ... From: http://ping.fm/MzHFa

Scepticism about Cameron's Big Society concept

He also questioned whether people from poorer parts of the UK could afford to put money into Big Society schemes. The Cyrenians runs two social enterprises ... From: http://ping.fm/sZQTL

THE rate of people dying from cancer in Nottingham is greater than in other ...

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THE rate of people dying from cancer in Nottingham is greater than in other ... : " ... is surprising in Nottingham considering its young population but lifestyle factors such as smoking, drinking and obesity and poverty could be to blame. ...

Councillors to be asked to sanction £300000 in fuel grants for ...

Councillors are being asked to consider paying out £300000 a year in grants to those on housing and council tax benefits to help tackle the scourge of fuel poverty, which is estimated to afflict over 3500 households in the isles. ... Air discount restrictions condemned by members of ZetTrans (2); Council aims to make broadband connections in Shetland among world's best (1). The Shetland Times. www.shetlandtimes.co.uk. The Shetland Times Ltd, Gremista, Lerwick, ZE1 0PX ... From: http://ping.fm/u68RL

Shhhh, it's been quiet in Chetham's library for 350 years

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Shhhh, it's been quiet in Chetham's library for 350 years : " He founded Chetham's Hospital, a school and shelter for boys which aimed to combat poverty by education, which is now a specialist music school. ... Daily Mail "

Switzerland to expel gay Iranian after drug conviction Yahoo News UK

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Switzerland to expel gay Iranian after drug conviction Yahoo News UK : "An Iranian man convicted of heroin trafficking will be expelled and returned to ... acts of violence such as robbery drug trafficking andabuse of social aid ...

British Embassy in UAE urges Britons to respect local culture

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British Embassy in UAE urges Britons to respect local culture : "The UK Visa Bureau is an independent consulting company specialising in helping people with their UK Visa applications to the British Embassy. ...

Centenary milestone for Oxfordshire charity supporting families in need

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Centenary milestone for Oxfordshire charity supporting families in need : "She said the process of applying for UK residency was a “nightmare” and she found herself homeless and out of work with a baby daughter, Tara-Rose, ...

Repossessions 'declining in the UK'

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Repossessions 'declining in the UK' : "The number of properties that were repossessed in the UK over the past five quarters has seen a decline, according to new statistics. ...

CEO's talk explains role played by YMCA

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CEO's talk explains role played by YMCA : "Mr Laffey revealed that each local association in the UK , is a separate not for profit company. When he became chief executive in 1998, the association was ...

Якутскими милиционерами задержаны участники организованной - Сайт ...

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Якутскими милиционерами задержаны участники организованной - Сайт ... : "Сотрудниками ОВД по Усть-Алданскому району при активном участии населения, были установлены и задержаны шестеро участников организованной преступной группы, ...

David Cameron tells councils: Cut pay, not the Big Society

... Minister's commitment to handing power back to local communities is really about wanting to turn this country into a war-torn, poverty-stricken nation." From: http://ping.fm/T9o3U

UK to give 280 million pounds in aid to India

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UK to give 280 million pounds in aid to India : " ... disappear from the UK government's needy list. Mitchell argues that India still has more people living in extreme poverty than anywhere on the planet. ...

India, a friend in need?

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India, a friend in need? : "The two facts help explain why India has for years been the leading recipient of UK aid, with the British taxpayer currently stumping up almost one-third of ...

Respect local culture, Embassy tells Britons

“But we don't want to make out that Dubai is a dangerous place to live,” she said, adding that the country was far safer than the UK and that the vast ... From: http://ping.fm/Wl5KP

In the U.K, how many Cannabis plants can you grow without going to ...

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In the U.K, how many Cannabis plants can you grow without going to ... : "My friend has recently decided to grow his own Cannabis as he has been a ... Growing cannabis in your backyard is illegal in the UK . Quantity doesn't matter. ...

UK: Cannabis woman did deals for food | Legalize Herb

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UK: Cannabis woman did deals for food | Legalize Herb : " UK : Cannabis woman did deals for food The Northern Echo (http://www. thenorthernecho.co. uk /news/local/darlington/8845864.

Scottish benefit claimants to lose £80m

Low-income households in Scotland will lose more than £80 million in support because of the UK government's housing benefit changes, a report has warned. ... From: http://ping.fm/gOc2u

UK gives $1.6 billion of aid to India over 4 years

DFID will continue to work in countries where many live in extreme poverty, including Ethiopia and Bangladesh. Cameron has pushed for more business with ... From: http://ping.fm/4YZwv

'Glee' bisexual, Valentine rallies, UK marriage

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'Glee' bisexual, Valentine rallies, UK marriage : " UK announces plans for gay marriages and straight civil partnerships. The country's equality minister says that a plan to end the government ban on same-sex ...

Cameron's magical thinking can't save this national joke

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Cameron's magical thinking can't save this national joke : " The voluntary sector can be more innovative in drug addiction treatment, youth offending or inventing the whole hospice movement. ... The Guardian "