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UK energy firms told to drop 'Del Boy' sales tactics Official figures released on July 15 showed one in five UK households were affected by fuel poverty -- when a household needs to spend more than 10 percent of income on energy bills for adequate warmth -- in 2009. The number of UK households in fuel ...

Being 'Right-wing' is about freedom, not violence : " ... I become growingly irritated at the exclusion of almost all other news. ... than economics and personal freedom within social stability and cohesion. ... "

UK to Tighten Scrutiny of Far-Right Groups : "The council, which is chaired by Prime Minister David Cameron, and is made-up of senior government ministers and intelligence service and military heads, met earlier Monday to take stock of the UK's ability to respond to threats from extremism and ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Inmate reduction expected slightly behind court's schedule : " The state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said in a court filing last week that it has the funding to reduce its prison population in compliance with a US Supreme Court ruling [PDF], but it anticipates it will meet the court's first ... California Watch "

Wirral mum's charity gives hope to families across the UK : "Thanks to a brave Wirral mum's charity work, families and health professionals from across the UK were able to meet for the first time to discuss issues surrounding the disease. The ChILD Lung Foundation UK was set up in January 2010 by Carlee Gilbert ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Fears energy price rises will put more Cumbrians in fuel poverty ... UK who may be able to give some advice. “I would put people in touch with the Citizen's Advice Bureau or other organisations. “We want to help people who are experiencing difficulties and do our best to support them.” Tackling poverty – including ...

London 2012 Olympics: BBC braced for mammoth viewing figures : "The BBC is expecting more than three quarters of the UK population to tune into their extensive coverage of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Star draws: viewers will tune in to see the likes of (left to right) James Dasaolu, Dai Greene, Jessica Ennis, ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea watch £20m McCarthy, while City turn to Hildebrand He would seem ideal for Arsenal but Liverpool and Chelsea have also watched him for some time. Indeed, Liverpool have been very keen for some time but have spent most of their budget already and need to get rid of midfielders before bringing in another ...

London's Olympic Home Prices Increase Less Than Rest of the UK's Capital By Chris Spillane - Home prices close to London's 2012 Olympic sites have risen less than the rest of the city since the Games were announced, as overseas buyers targeted more central districts, Zoopla.co. uk said. ...

Bid to bring world title fight to Cardiff : " Coun McEvoy, a former teacher who wants boxing taught at city schools, added: “The ambition is to have Cardiff as the boxing capital of Europe. “There is already so much history and pedigree in South Wales with the likes of Joe Calzaghe. ... WalesOnline "

Ageism rife, claims survey : " It also found that, at a time when many older people are finding themselves having to work longer following the credit crunch and ensuing recession affecting their pension fund, 70% of over 55s are not confident of finding a job within three months of ... Payroll World "

Go slow on gays – UK minister : " ... homosexuals were said to have been registered by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the Western and some parts of the Central regions, with majority of them reportedly infected with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV / AIDS . ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Taxi drivers raise over £500K for flood relief : " Working with the charity Islamic Relief, cabbies Tariq and Khalid Hussain organised a series of charity dinners and other fundraising events in the UK to amass the impressive sum in just twelve months. The money is being spent on aid and reconstruction ... MSN Cars UK "

Charities Milk Support from Over Four Million Wiseman Packs One of the UK's fastest growing brands - the Robert Wiseman Dairies Black and White range - has donated space on over four million of its packs in support of a number of UK charities . September has been chosen as 'Charity Month' for the Robert Wiseman ...

The Gotham City avenger comes to Glasgow : "Yes, Batman is winging his way towards Glasgow as part of a world arena tour, a multi-million pound spectacle that will feature a cast of 23 actors and acrobats, 50 tons of catwalk rigging to allow for flying effects, and a Batmobile that will whizz ... United Kingdom | Ireland

8 Million to Tackle Homelessness (England) - MHNE : Mental Health ... : "£8 Million to Tackle Homelessness ( England ). Crisis, the national homeless charity, has been awarded £8m from the Department of ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Well-wishers pay their respects to victims of Norway shootings at Norwegian Church by Clare Hutchinson, South Wales Echo WELL-WISHERS flocked to Cardiff's Norwegian Church over the weekend to pay tribute to the victims of Norway's bomb attack and mass shooting. More than 100 messages of sympathy were left in a condolence book in the ...

Help us knit mini hats for charity : "Jadie Roberts, a volunteer at the Age UK shop in Silsden, said that for every hat made and donated, 25 pence would be given to the charity . She said: “We're trying to knit a thousand hats at our branch, but we do need some help. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Amy Winehouse's ex-husband 'inconsolable' : " Amy Winehouse's husband, Blake Fielder-Civil popped out of rehab for a cigarette. Amy Winehouse's jailed ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil is "beyond inconsolable" over the death of the singer. The former heroin addict, who is serving 32 months for ... MSN Celebrity UK "

Optimal management of urinary tract infections in older people - Abstract Ageing and Health, Division of Medical Sciences, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY, Scotland, UK . Urinary tract infections (UTI) occur frequently in older people . Unfortunately, UTI is commonly overdiagnosed and overtreated on the ...

'We want to get every child hooked on sport for life' by Ciaran Jones, Western Mail With exactly one year to go before the first event of the 2012 Olympics takes place in Cardiff , Sport Wales chair Laura McAllister says it's a rare opportunity for the nation. Ciaran Jones reports THE eyes of the world ...

Norway gunman claims a London connection and links to the EDL : " The manifesto, signed "Andrew Berwick London 2011", contains repeated references to his links to the UK far right group the English Defence League. On Sunday there were unconfirmed reports from one of the organisation's supporters that the 32-year- old ... The Guardian "

Poor care link to maternal deaths : " Proper maternity care could have prevented the deaths of 17 women in London over 18 months, according to a report seen by BBC Panorama. The NHS in London asked an independent body to investigate after the number of maternal deaths in the first half of ... BBC News "

Brad Pitt invited to gay health race in Glasgow BRAD PITT has been invited to start a five-kilometre race in Glasgow next month aimed at gay people. The film star will be in the city on August 19, the date of the race through Kelvingrove Park, as he works on World War Z, his latest project. ...

Amy Winehouse - a talent dogged by self destruction : "Born at Chase Farm Hospital, North London , on September 14, 1983, Amy was a bright, precocious child. Her father Mitch was a double-glazing salesman and mother Janis a pharmacy technician who had completed an Open University degree. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Trail of international drug smugglers goes cold : "“Obviously the addresses and other details given by the detained traffickers were fake,” said the officer Now the police are trying to enlist the help of Interpol to track down the UK -based smugglers. Meanwhile, even at home the police had not been ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Hugo Chávez isn't down yet : " As a result, Chavez inherited a country where over half the population lived below the poverty line. One of the greatest advances of the Chavez government is the development of free national health service Barrio Adentro. In just four years, ... The Guardian (blog) "

Norway accused 'linked to UK group' : "Police have been examining the background of Anders Breivik, who reportedly claimed he was recruited by two English right-wing extremists at a meeting in the UK in 2002 attended by seven other people . The 32-year- old was charged with terrorism ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Cambridge Design Partnership innovation helps ageing consumers eat a better diet : " The Daily Telegraph recently reported that shockingly 1 in 10 elderly people in Britain is at risk of malnutrition. By 2033 it is estimated nearly a quarter of the British population (23 per cent) will be aged over 65, meaning the number of older ... Cambridge Network "

Has the hacking scandal hit the private eye business? : " Tom Connell, a private investigator based in Glasgow , wants to see change. He said: "My father was a detective, and he was involved in campaigns for regulation from the 1960s. "It [regulation] just seems to be dead in the water. ... BBC News "

Shelter Scotland first to test drive charity shop check in on Foursquare : "Bargain hunters in Edinburgh have a new way of sharing their thrifty finds, following the launch of Shelter Scotland's location-based social networking site on Foursquare – a first for a UK charity . Smart-phone users in Edinburgh will be the first to ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Young American goal-scorer Villyan Bijev lands with Liverpool : "English Premier League club Liverpool has signed 18-year-old American striker Villyan Bijev to five-year contract, MLSsoccer.net reports. The Californian has been immediately loaned to Racing Genk, the defending Belgian champions. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

New 'wonder drug' will help heroin addicts kick the habit : " I appreciate that science moves quickly but I think it's a little bit too early to put the flags out.' Last year, about 1000 Britons died from heroin abuse. It is estimated that the annual cost of drug addiction and crime to the British taxpayer could ... Metro "

Norway police say UK crime technician aids probe : ""We have received help from the Metropolitan police in London by a criminal technician expert," acting police chief Sveinung Sponheim told a news conference. He said that Norwegian police were also sending out information via Interpol. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

UK police face new claims over hacking : "The Observer newspaper said on Sunday survivors of the July 7, 2005 London bombings had asked lawyers to probe their belief that the capital's Metropolitan Police had sold or passed on a confidential contact list of victims. Beverli Rhodes, chair of ... United Kingdom | Ireland

London 2012: How are you preparing for the Olympic Games? : " If you would like to be interviewed, please tell us your plans for London 2012 by using the form below before Wednesday 27 July. Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co. uk or text them to 61124 ( UK ) or +44 7725 100 100 (International). ... BBC News "

Inquiry into dignity in care for older people launched - Adult ... Age UK dignity image.jpg An inquiry into providing dignity in care to older people in hospitals and care homes has been launched today by Age UK , ...