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Drivers warned having a dog in your car could cost you £13,000 in fines

15Jun

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Motoring, Sport, Top Stories

Drivers warned having a dog in your car could cost you £13,000 in fines

istockphoto Breaking the law Many drivers are unknowingly breaking the law when travelling with their pets Thousands of pet-loving drivers could be unknowingly breaking the law when travelling with their furry friends and putting themselves at risk of a hefty fine. As many families are set to head off on bank holiday getaways with their pets, drivers are being warned to keep themselves and their animals safe on the road. Not following the rules could land them a fine or even invalidate their insurance. Ensuring pets are secure Pet owners are legally allowed to travel with their companions in the car, but what most don’t know is by not fastened in their vehicles could land them a £5,000 fine. Runa Hanaghan, the deputy veterinary director of The Dogs Trust, said it was imp...

15Jun

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News, Top Stories, UK News

Reporting child abuse anonymously

alamy Reasons There are lots of reasons why someone might want to remain anonymous when contacting us. You don’t have to tell us who you are, where you live or share your contact details. If you do choose to share any of these with us, you can tell us not to share them with other agencies – like the police or social services. A duty to share information If we think a child could be at risk, we have a duty to share information that you give us with other agencies. But we’ll respect your wishes around remaining anonymous. If you’d like to find out more about remaining anonymous, please do not get in touch. How to contact us Call 0808 800 5000 Email [email protected] There is a dedicated helpline for children and young people who have experienced abuse at school, and ...

15Jun

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2010 to 2015 government policy:

123RF Alcohol sales Issue Unacceptable levels Alcohol-related crime and antisocial behavior is at unacceptable levels. In 53% of violent incidents over 2013 to 2014, the victim thought their attacker had been drinking. Alcohol misuse Alcohol misuse is a strong contributory factor in a wide range of offences, including: • Public order offences (often antisocial in nature, these can involve disorderly groups of people: rowdy, threatening and abusive behaviour; and urinating in public) • Criminal damage • Minor and serious assaults • Violent offences • Traffic offences The cost The cost of alcohol misuse in society is estimated to be around £21 billion each year and this includes £11 billion in alcohol-related crime in England and Wales. We won...

7Jun

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Food, Lifestyle, Top Stories, Travel

Free food banks in Birmingham

istockphoto Churches and charities Dozens of churches and charities across the greater Birmingham area operate food banks that can help needy families and people on a low income. Using donations as well as government funds, the organisations provide free food, vegetables, and non-perishable items to vulnerable households. While the demand for help in this part of West Midlands is very high, each site will do its best to help. Assist as many people as possible Many of the local food banks are part of churches and partner with groups in the region. Some of those agencies include Birmingham Social Services, Ladywood Project, and the Karis Neighbour Scheme among others. They do this to assist as many people as possible. While resources are limited, a food centre should be contacte...

7Jun

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News, UK News

Shoplifting

alamy A theft from a shop Shoplifting is the term used to describe theft from a shop by taking something without paying for it. It is an offence under the Theft Act 1968. There are slightly different rules for prosecuting what is called “low-value shoplifting” (that is theft from a shop of goods valued at under £200) under the Anti-Social Behavior, Crime and Policing Act 2014. Various reasons There are various reasons a person might shoplift, including: • to make money by selling on the stolen items, either as a profession or to raise money to support a drug addiction • they have mental health problems, for example kleptomania, an uncontrollable impulse to take things What happens if a person is caught shoplifting? A security guard can make a citizen’s arrest if so...

4Jun

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Family Matters, Publications

Marriage Allowance

marriage allowance benefit How it works Marriage Allowance lets you transfer £1,260 of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner. This reduces their tax by up to £252 in the tax year (6th April to 5th April the next year). To benefit as a couple, you (as the lower earner) must normally have an income below your Personal Allowance – this is usually £12,570. You can calculate how much tax you could save as a couple. You should call the Income Tax helpline instead if you receive other income such as dividends, savings or benefits from your job. You can also call if you do not know what your taxable income is. When you transfer some of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner you might have to pay more tax yourself, but you could st...

Your legal rights when you have diabetes

4Jun

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Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Your legal rights when you have diabetes

123RF Issue connected to diabetes Sometimes it can be difficult to know your rights when you have diabetes, and if you have an issue connected to diabetes, it can be really worrying and confusing. That’s where we come in. We’ve got all the information you need to help you understand and know your rights. Find out about your rights at work, driving with diabetes or understanding your child’s rights at school. You can read through our information pages, download our detailed advocacy packs or call our helpline for support. Your rights at work Whether you’re taking your first step onto the job ladder or looking to change jobs, it’s important to show recruiters that you’re the best person for the job, regardless of your diabetes. We’ve got all the information you need to unders...

4Jun

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Family Matters, Publications

Cohabitation and common law marriage

istockphoto Cohabiting couples Cohabiting couples often assume that moving in together as a couple creates similar rights and responsibilities as marriage – so-called common law marriage – or none. Both beliefs are wrong. If you are moving in together, you should know how cohabiting affects your legal position and how you can protect yourselves should your relationship end or one of you dies. Common law marriage – the reality Many couples believe that moving in together creates a common law marriage, giving you the same rights as if you were married. It does not – the concept of common law marriage has no legal validity in the UK (though cohabiting couples in Scotland do have some basic rights if their partnership ends). Moving in together does not give you automatic rig...

Carbon monoxide poisoning from barbecues

4Jun

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Carbon monoxide poisoning from barbecues

123RF Campers The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding campers of the danger of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from leaving lit or smouldering barbecues inside tents or caravans. Many people are already aware that fossil fuels and wood, when burnt without enough oxygen, create high levels of CO. However, the PHA is concerned that campers may not be aware of the risks involved with taking lit or smouldering barbecues inside tents, awnings or caravans. Carbon monoxide Dr Anne Wilson, Consultant in Health Protection, PHA, advises: “Carbon monoxide is a colourless, tasteless, odourless gas that is non-irritating, and as a result can be very hard to detect. Symptoms of CO poisoning include headaches, nausea and vomiting, exhaustion, drowsiness, dizziness and light-headedness,...

4Jun

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Motoring, Sport

Close pass cycling

123RF What is the close pass cycling initiative? West Midlands Police became the first force in the country to proactively target “close pass” drivers who endanger riders. Rules of the road say motorists should give cyclists at least the same space as vehicles when overtaking. Encroaching inside that safe passing distance Anyone encroaching inside that safe passing distance – widely considered to be a minimum of 1.5 metres – runs the risk of being prosecuted for driving without due care and attention. Officers saddle up on some of the region’s busiest routes looking out for motorists who put cyclists at risk. They will radio the details of close-pass drivers for in-car colleagues to stop drivers. Drivers will be offered a road-side educational input on safe overtaking...

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