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Up to three million UK motorists could be risking problems by not checking the age and condition of their tyres, according to the RAC Foundation. The foundation is also concerned that 25 per cent of drivers do not know the minimum legal tread depth for car tyres is 1.6 millimetres. Among female drivers, this figure rises to 60 per cent.
The Law	The War Cry – September 6th 2008



British forces were accused of staying on the sidelines during a battle in Iraq because of a “secret deal” between the UK and an Iranian-backed militia, it was reported today. Newspaper reports said 4,000 British troops were unable to come to the aid of U.S. and Iraqi soldiers for six days during the battle for Basra this year. But the Ministry of Defence denied there was any “accommodation” which prevented troops from entering Basra.
Disasters/War	The Sentinel - August 5th 2008



The typical ethical shopper, meanwhile was identified only a year ago as a well-educated 50-something woman. Now in a 2008 repeat of the same study, the survey found “emerging adults” and young families were becoming increasingly ethically aware in their shopping habits. But another recent survey found that nearly three in five people said that they had become more reluctant to opt for fairly-traded goods – if there was a premium to pay.
Shopping	Life and Work – September 2008



Water firm United Utilities is to pump an additional £2 million a year into its fund for struggling customers. The company, which manages water and wastewater distribution in the north east of England, will now donate a total of £5 million per annum to the charity. It will go towards helping families with serious financial problems, giving them a one-off chance to clear debts.
Money	The Sentinel - August 5th 2008



As belts tighten could fair trade shopping be squeezed? Sales of goods bearing the Fairtrade brand have seen huge growth, jumping from £286m to £500m in two years. Some 70% of the UK population now recognise the Fairtrade mark, so mainstream has it become. The Department for International Development said earlier this year it was doubling to £1.2m, it’s commitment to help expand Fairtrade labelling across Europe.
Money	Life and Work – September 2008



A Drug to treat the sexually transmitted infection (STI) Chlamydia is being made available over the counter for the first time. Men and women aged 16 and over will be able to get the antibiotic if they have tested positive for the infection and have no symptoms. Their partners will also be able to get the drug, which will be called Clamelle, and it should hit shelves later this year. If left untreated Chlamydia can cause infertility.
Health	The Sentinel - August 6th 2008



Household bills are rising, recession is looming, and families are bunkering down in a wartime mood. One survey found 59% of consumers saying that rising food prices were making them “more cautious” in their shopping habits, with 15% taking matters into their own hangs by starting to grown their own vegetables.
Money	Life and Work – September 2008



Officials are investigating reports that two Britons have been detained in china after unfurling Tibetan flags and two banners outside the bird’s nest Olympic stadium in Beijing, the British Embassy in Beijing said today. The protest group Students for a free Tibet said four Tibet activists from Britain and the United States were detained in Beijing today after displaying two 140-square-foot banners outside the Olympic stadium.
Politics	The Sentinel - August 6th 2008



NHS health trusts have reported almost 20,000 incidents of pest infestation in hospitals over the last two years. Outbreaks have included rats in maternity wards, wasps and fleas in neo-natal units and maggots in patients’ slippers, according to reports. But the government dismissed suggestions that the problems were linked to spread of hospital-acquired infections like MRSA.
Health	The Sentinel - August 6th 2008



House prices are falling at their fastest rate for almost 18 years as potential buyers stay away from the market. The average cost of a home in the UK has dived by 10.5 per cent during the 12 months to the end of August, the biggest drop since 1990, according to Nationwide Building Society. The rate at which property values are sliding also sped up during the month, with prices falling by a further 1.9 per cent in August, falling drops of 1.5 per cent and 0.9 per cent in July and June.
Money	The Sentinel - August 28th 2008



The UK’s largest pension schemes have plunged deep into the red as a result of the credit crunch and market volatility, a report today indicated. Retirement plan funding for FTSE 100 companies showed a deficit of £41 billion in mid-July compared to a £12 billion surplus a year earlier, according to figures from consultancy firm lane Clark & Peacock (LCP).
Money	The Sentinel - August 6th 2008



Consumers facing higher gas and electricity bills were warned that the era of cheap energy is over. Business Secretary John Hutton said there was “genuine concern” about the difficulties for families faced with soaring heating bills this winter, adding that the Government was looking at what extra support it could provide. But he warned against creating a climate that would make it harder for the UK to attract new investment for nuclear power, renewables and clean coal technology. His comments, in an interview with the Daily Telegraph, come as Prime Minister Gordon Brown faces demands to impose a windfall tax on the energy firms.
Money	The Sentinel - August 28th 2008



McDonald’s will launch a recruitment drive today to fill 4,000 new “McJobs” following strong UK growth. The fast food giant said it was serving an extra two million customers a month compared with last year, defying the high street downturn. Takings in the UK rose by about 10 per cent in the first half of this year, while global sales have increased by 6.1 per cent since April.
Work/Employment	The Sentinel - August 6th 2008



The former head of the Metropolitan Police’s murder prevention unit today said the force’s use of stop and search to tackle knife crime could make gangs stronger. Laura Richards believes it could further alienate marginalised young men and drive them into gangs. But the Metropolitan Police said stop and search was only part of it’s anti-knife crime strategy.
Social Issues	The Sentinel - August 28th 2008



Ritalin, the controversial drug used to calm down hyperactive children, should be avoided wherever possible and not given at all to the under-fives, according to new health guidelines. Instead, parents should be taught psychological techniques for changing the behaviour of unruly children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Teachers trained in ADHD management were also urged to put their skills into practice in the classroom. Ritalin should be reserved for serve cases. The guidelines were issued today by the National Institute for health and Clinical Excellence and the National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health.
Health	The Sentinel – September 24th 2008

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