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Pressure for windfall tax mounts
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 11:18:57 -0000
The TUC renews its demands for windfall tax on energy company profits, as pressure mounts on the government to help the poor.
North England hit by flash floods
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:27:35 -0000
People in north east England and southern Scotland are preparing for possible flash floods after a teenage girl was killed in Wales.
Mansion fire man's mother's shock
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:22:08 -0000
The mother of a man thought to have killed his family and torched his mansion before killing himself tells of her shock.
Credit crunch 'to last into 2010'
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:21:55 -0000
The credit crunch is likely to last another 18 months, the head of the UK's largest mortgage provider warns.
Alert as bomb note found on plane
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:20:52 -0000
A security alert is sparked in Dublin airport after a bomb warning is found scrawled on a paper towel in a plane toilet.
Financial abuse of elderly 'huge'
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:59:17 -0000
Thousands of elderly people are having their life savings, possessions and homes stolen by family members, a charity says.

The Economist: Britain

Titian in Britain: Exit, unfunded?
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:30:35 -0000
The fate of two Old Masters reveals the strengths and weaknesses of the laws governing the sale of artPAINTING, said Ambrose Bierce, is “the art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather and exposing them to the critic”. In Titian’s case, the critics have purred with enthusiasm. Lucian Freud hailed the two paintings offered for sale by the Duke of Sutherland, Diana and Actaeon and Diana and Callisto, as “simply the most beautiful pictures in the world”. And the Bridgewater Collection to which they belong is widely regarded as the world’s most important private collection of Old Masters.Yet keeping the paintings in the country will be a struggle. Although the duke is offering the Titians for much less than their market price, the National Galleries in England and Scotland still have to find GBP100m—almost five times the highest amount ever raised to keep art in Britain. And Britain’s notoriously liberal art-export laws do not provide much of a safety net. Between 1995 and 2005, 211 works of art totalling GBP274m in value were judged pre-eminent and worth keeping; yet money could be raised to hang on to only GBP105m-worth of them. ...
Faiths and schools: Religious rights and wrongs
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:30:35 -0000
A campaign to loosen the grip of the godly on state educationIN BRITAIN, a largely secular country where churches retain their historic role in education, there is little agreement about the place of religion in schools. Some fret that schools for children of a particular faith foster segregation; others cite parents’ right to educate their offspring as they see fit, adding that religious schools outperform secular ones (though opponents say that is because richer children go to them). Such rows tend to entrench attitudes, rather than lead to resolution.Now campaigners, both godly and godless, are trying to change that. September 1st saw the launch of Accord, a coalition of Christians, Jews, humanists, secularists and teachers who hope to sidestep fruitless rows about whether religions should run schools and instead get them to do it more fairly. They take issue with schools favouring children of their own faith in admissions: “Churches should be championing social justice and equality for all in education, not privileging their own,” says the Rev Christopher Rowland of Accord. And they want to stop schools reserving jobs for co-religionists and those who follow church teachings in their private lives. ...
The City of London: Defying augury
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:30:35 -0000
Can the stock exchange and the City see off the competition?AS THE British economy heads straight for the doldrums, the City is struggling too. Recent moves by the London Stock Exchange designed to see off encroaching rivals may cost the LSE custom rather than increase it. And even if the 300-year-old market can change its ways, the financial centre it buttresses may well be shaky. The signs are not good.This week the LSE slashed its trading fees to match those of electronic trading platforms (known as MTFs), and said it would allow ultra-fast computerised traders to put their machines close to the LSE’s own computers. This will save the increasingly important program traders precious nanoseconds between sending an order and executing the trade. In July the stock exchange struck a deal with Lehman Brothers, an investment bank, to form Baikal, a so-called “dark pool” that allows high-volume trades to be executed bit-by-bit off-exchange and out of the public eye—that is, in competition with the LSE itself. The LSE still has a near-monopoly in listing stocks and providing price data, but increasing volumes are being traded on electronic platforms. Chi-X, launched last year, already has 15% of London’s share-trading volume. Other rivals are queuing up. ...
The economy: Home's where the hurt is
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:30:35 -0000
There have been far worse times for the economy but few for a chancellorIT WAS, perhaps, frustration at his own helplessness that prompted Alistair Darling’s dire prognosis. The chancellor of the exchequer told the Guardian, in an interview reported on August 30th, that economic times were “arguably the worst they’ve been in 60 years”. His remarks raised fears of a harder economic landing for Britain than predicted and helped push sterling to new lows against the euro. His slip may have had more to do with his own anxieties (see article) than with the fate of the economy.Only the terminally gloomy expect a downturn to match the deep recession of the early 1990s, or a repeat of the grim 1970s. Yet Mr Darling had a point, even if he made it clumsily. It is rare to be hit by so many problems in such a short space of time. A spike in the cost of oil and food has poked a big hole in consumers’ pockets, leaving less money for other spending. Meanwhile the banking crisis has cut the supply of credit, hastening a collapse in the housing market. ...
The army in Afghanistan: Dam difficult
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:30:35 -0000
Britain scores a military success. But it will take much more to beat the TalibanTHE earthen wall holding back the turquoise lake at Kajaki has stood as a rebuke to British forces for more than two years. Work on refurbishing its hydroelectric power station all but stopped when British and other NATO troops arrived in southern Afghanistan in 2006, reigniting the war with the Taliban.More than two seasons of inconclusive fighting, and the death of more than 100 British soldiers, have failed to secure southern Afghanistan. If anything, the Taliban have become bolder, staging more ambitious attacks and extending the insurgency to the gates of Kabul. As the Americans have reinforced understrength British forces in Helmand, relations between the allies have become tetchy. The Afghan government, too, has been critical of Western troops for killing Afghan civilians. ...
Gordon Brown's Scotland: Backyard blues
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:30:35 -0000
The prime minister’s native land is no longer his redoubtNOT only is Gordon Brown leading a country the OECD claims is about to enter recession; he also flew north on September 4th to find the part of it he calls home in revolt. Chief among the prime minister’s difficulties in Scotland is a resurgent Scottish National Party (SNP), which is expected to win a parliamentary by-election in the Labour-held seat of Glenrothes. The contest, which was prompted by the death of Labour MP John MacDougall in August, is unlikely to take place before late October. The SNP holds the equivalent seat in the Scottish Parliament and needs a 14.5% swing, less than the 22% it secured when it snagged Glasgow East from Labour in a by-election in July, in order to send an MP to Westminster. ...

 

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Shelternet - Aimed at helping the homeless or potentially homeless to understand housing law in the UK. Information on homelessness and housing issues as well as legal information.

A Spire - autonomous zone - A squatted building close to (and owned by) Leeds University. It is available for use by any groups wishing to meet, musicians wanting to play, cooks wanting to cook or anyone who just wants a cup of tea.

Advisory Service for Squatters - Information and resources for (potential) squatters and those interested in squatting.
Meta Description: [ The Advisory Service For Squatters offers legal advice for sqautters, the homeless, and produces the sqautters handbook. Squatting law England and Wales. ]

Alone in London Service - A charity that helps young people under the age of 26 to solve housing problems and learn to live independent lives.

Bishopbridge House - A direct access hostel in Norwich that provides accommodation and support to 30 homeless people.
Meta Description: [ Bishopbridge House web site about a Homeless Hostel in Norwich ]

Broadway - Created from the merger of Riverpoint and the Housing Services Agency, a London-based charity offering resettlement services for single homeless people. Information on services and testimonials from people who have been helped.
Meta Description: [ Broadway homelessness and support is a leading pan-London non-for profit organisation committed in providing services such as accommodation, welfare and housing advice, training, education, healthcare and ongoing support to people who are at risk of or are homeless in London. We support, guide an... ]

Caer Las Cymru - Information about this housing charity helping single homeless people in South Wales through outreach programmes and supported housing initiatives.
Meta Description: [ Caer Las Cymru support services for vulnerable homeless socially excluded persons in South Wales . ]

Carr-Gomm - Charity offering housing and support services to vulnerable people across England with a range of special needs. Details of services, locations, history, jobs and user involvement.
Meta Description: [ Carr-Gomm ]

404 Catholic Housing Aid Society (CHAS) - Organisation that works to prevent homelessness by giving housing advice, acting on behalf of people in crisis, supporting local action groups and projects, and campaigning to end the causes of homelessness.

Centrepoint - Charity that provides emergency accommodation, support, information and training for homeless young people in London. It also researches solutions for solutions for people across the UK.
Meta Description: [ Centrepoint is the leading charity in the UK helping homeless and socially excluded young people to rebuild their lives. ]

Chester Aid to The Homeless - Charity providing night shelter, hostel accommodation, resettlement, day centre, and education and training in Chester. Includes programs, newsletter and how to help.

Colchester Night Shelter - Providing direct access, emergency accommodation for homeless people. Location, getting help, volunteering, resettlement and news.
Meta Description: [ Colchester Emergency Nightshelter - Helping Homeless People Help Themselves ]

CRASH - The UK construction and property industry charity for the homeless. Details of work with other homelessness charities, guidance for charities on applying for CRASH support, details of sponsors and of the projects they performed.

Crisis - A homeless charity focussing on hidden homelessness, working to help single homeless people. Its mission is to help marginalised and homelessness people.
Meta Description: [ Crisis is a national charity that fights homelessness and empowers homeless people to fulfill their potential and transform their lives. ]

Doorstep of Hull - Charity in Hull providing housing for homeless 16-25 year old people.
Meta Description: [ Housing for homeless 16-25 year old people and single parents ]

Emmaus - Charity providing support and housing for the homeless and unemployed in Oxford. Includes objectives, news and how to help.

Fireside Day Centre - Drop-in centre offering friendship, hospitality and support to the homeless, unemployed or lonely. Details of services offered, opening times and volunteering opportunities. Based in Brimingham.

Forum Housing Association - Charity and Registered Social Landlord, offering supported housing for young single homeless aged 16-25, within Merseyside.

foyer.net - Provides affordable and safe accommodation linked to employment and training opportunities, support and a range of other services.
Meta Description: [ Foyers provide accommodation with opportunity for young people, and a health-promoting community in which they can grow and thrive. By integrating training and job search, personal support, and motivation with a place to live, they provide a bridge to independence, and a chance for young people ... ]

Gloucestershire Emergency Accommodation Resource - Charity providing services for homeless people, including a day centre, a night shelter and a community garden project in Gloucestershire.
Meta Description: [ Gear Projects is an Agency providing services for the Homeless in Gloucestershire UK ]

Groundswell - Groundswell is a UK project that promotes and develops self-help initiatives with people who are homeless, excluded or living in poverty. Includes latest news, funding, events, publications, contacts and links.
Meta Description: [ Groundswell promotes and develops self help initiatives with people who are homeless, excluded or living in poverty. ]

Homeless Link - A membership body for organisations and individuals working with homeless people around the UK. It was formed out of two charities Homeless Network and National Homeless Alliance.
Meta Description: [ The home page for Homeless Link's web site detailing what is new on the site. ]

Homeless Pages - Comprehensive source of information about resources on homelessness and related issues in the UK.
Meta Description: [ Homeless Pages is a comprehensive guide to information, publications and training courses about homelessness in the UK. It is for advisors and other staff working in a wide range of housing and related organisations as well as individuals interested in finding out more about homelessness. Homeles... ]

Housemate - Aimed at educating primary school children and their teachers on the issues surrounding homelessness. Includes teacher's guide, online exercises and links.
Meta Description: [ Housemate is aimed at young people and at anyone that works with them, and accompanies free teachers' materials on housing and homelessness produced by Shelter. ]

Housing Action North East - Overcoming homelessness in the north east of england, HANE seeks to influence policy-making by raising awareness of homelessness within the region.

It's Your Move - A Broadway website aiming to provide single homeless people throughout London, and the agencies which work with them, with access to a range of resources and training which will help them improve their chances of success when moving into a tenancy of their own.
Meta Description: [ Providing a range of practical resources to support effective resettlement of single homeless people. Its your move is part of the London wide charity Broadway Homelessness and Support. ]

Lifeshare - Provides street outreach, housing assistance, support services, and a Christmas program to homeless people in Manchester. Includes information on programs and the White Goods Project which sells reconditioned electric products.

New Bridge Prison Liaison Project - Offers advice and support for prisoners being released without accommodation (NFA) and with other support needs who have a right to settle within the Liverpool City Council boundaries.
Meta Description: [ Prison Liaison Project, Prison, Resettlement, Drugs, Accommodation, Support, Advice, New Bridge, Alcohol, Abuse, Employment, Training, HMP, counselling, Mental Health ]

Nightstop UK - Helps communities to start and operate a Nightstop providing accommodation to homeless young people. Information on the program and application for a detailed guide as well as details for homeless people on how to find a Nightstop.
Meta Description: [ Nightstop UK is a national umbrella organisation supporting a network of 44 Nightstop schemes and new developments throughout the UK. The aim of Nightstop is to provide emergency accommodation (1 to 3 nights) for homeless young people aged 16 to 25 in the homes of trained and approved volunteers. ]

Passage Day and Night Shelter - Provides shelter and a variety of support services in Victoria, London. Includes volunteer and employment opportunities, news, and donation needs.

Providence Row - Provides food, health care, shelter, art programs and support services in London's East End. Programs, how to help and links.

Shelter - Homelessness charity that runs a housing helpline, has a network of housing aid centres, and works with local citizens advice bureaux.

Shelter Cymru - Shelter, 24 hour helpline, housing advice, social services and advocacy work on behalf of homeless people in Wales, England. Includes links, discussion, events and help.

Simon Community Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland charity providing accommodation and support services to homeless people. Includes press releases, information on homelessness and on their housing facilities and services.

Single Homeless Accommodation Project - SHAP offers housing and support services to homeless young people and those young people who are experiencing difficulties managing independently in Kirklees.
Meta Description: [ SHAP offers housing and support services to homeless young people and those young people who are experiencing difficulties managing independently. ]

Squatting Archive - Historical documents from and about squats and squatting in London and squatting news and information.
Meta Description: [ archive documents from and about squats and squatting in London (UK) 1969-76 + some current info ]

St Mungo's - Offer single homeless people in London access to housing and hostels, treatment for physical and mental health problems, help with finding their own home and getting training and work.
Meta Description: [ St Mungo's exists to help single homeless people in London who have been or are in danger of sleeping rough. ]

Street Level - Created by homeless young people. Explains about life on the streets and how to avoid homelessness, and aims to explode homelessness stereotypes.
Meta Description: [ Centrepoint is the leading charity in the UK helping homeless and socially excluded young people to rebuild their lives. ]

The Booth Centre - A drop-in and activity centre for homeless people in Manchester. Information on what the centre does and how to help.
Meta Description: [ The Booth Centre is a drop-in and activity centre for homeless people based in Manchester Cathedral, UK. ]

The London Connection - Day centre for young homeless or unemployed people near Trafalgar Square in central London UK.

The Society of St James - Registered charity providing accommodation with care and support to those who are homeless or vulnerably housed. Information on services, donations, volunteering and jobs. Based in Southampton.

West London Initiative on Single Homelessness (WISH) - Provides a regular Sunday breakfast, and temporary shelter and support during Christmas in West London, UK. Includes volunteer opportunities, donation needs and future plans.

Whitechapel Mission - Methodist Church based charity targeting street sleepers of the East End of London. Includes news, how to help, and links.
Meta Description: [ Whitechapel Mission is a charity created in 1876 to help the homeless and rootless of London. Specifically street sleepers. ]