Manchester and Salford are amongst two of 152 youth unemployment local authority areas identified in a new report which says that the UK faces a crisis of youth unemployment if local agencies do not take urgent action.
The report by the Commission on Youth Unemployment which was set up by Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (AVECO), identified 600 local unemployment ‘hotspots’ across 152 local authority areas.
One in five young people are not in employment, education or training (Neet) and the commission says this will cost the country £28bn over the next decade says the report.
It recommends that employment zones be created with all local groups coming together to pool their resources, including local councils and that a new mentoring scheme for young people, where under-25s who have been in work for a year mentor others to help them gain employment, should also be established.
The human misery of youth unemployment is also a time-bomb under the nation’s finances according to the authors.
At its current rates, in 2012 youth unemployment will cost the exchequer £4.8 billion (more than the budget for further education for 16- to- 19-year-olds in England) and cost the economy £10.7 billion in lost output. But the costs they say are not just temporary.
The scarring effects of youth unemployment at its current levels will ratchet up further future costs of £2.9 billion per year for the exchequer (equivalent to the entire annual budget for Jobcentre Plus) and £6.3 billion p.a. for
the economy in lost output.
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
So much for reducing our carbon emissions once we come out of recession
So it appears that the fall in the country's carbon emissions was purely down to the recession.
Figures released this morning by the Department of Climate and Energy change show that in 2010 emission rose by 3.1 per cent as compared to a steep fall of 8.7 per cent which coincided with the economic downturn following the previous year's financial crash.
Some solace though in the figures which are still 23 per cent lower than back in 1990 when most us were still blissfully unaware of the impact of climate change and Kyoto was a mere twinkle in our eyes,although when you include the emissions from imported goods that we consume,our carbon footprint has gone up by 20 per cent.
Overall in 2010 it is estimated that we used 590.4 million tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e) with the largest increases being experienced in the residential sector, up 15.1 per cent(11.8 MtCO2e), and the energy supply sector, up by 2.8 per cent (5.6 MtCO2e) whilst other sectors remained more or less the same.
According to the department,the overall increase in emissions has primarily resulted from a rise in residential gas use, combined with fuel switching away from nuclear power to coal and gas for electricity generation.
Figures released this morning by the Department of Climate and Energy change show that in 2010 emission rose by 3.1 per cent as compared to a steep fall of 8.7 per cent which coincided with the economic downturn following the previous year's financial crash.
Some solace though in the figures which are still 23 per cent lower than back in 1990 when most us were still blissfully unaware of the impact of climate change and Kyoto was a mere twinkle in our eyes,although when you include the emissions from imported goods that we consume,our carbon footprint has gone up by 20 per cent.
Overall in 2010 it is estimated that we used 590.4 million tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e) with the largest increases being experienced in the residential sector, up 15.1 per cent(11.8 MtCO2e), and the energy supply sector, up by 2.8 per cent (5.6 MtCO2e) whilst other sectors remained more or less the same.
According to the department,the overall increase in emissions has primarily resulted from a rise in residential gas use, combined with fuel switching away from nuclear power to coal and gas for electricity generation.
£15m boost for sustainable travel
Some good news for cyclists and those committed to sustainable travel as Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced £15m of new funding for sustainable travel projects across the country.
The investment is in addition to the £560m Local Sustainable Transport Fund announced in January 2011.
The additional funding say the government will support jobs, enhance access to employment and encourage greater use of more environmentally friendly transport.
Sustrans, the UK transport charity will receive £8m for projects to enhance cycle routes across England.
The remaining £7m will be allocated through the Cycle Rail Working Group – the body which brings together representatives of the rail industry and the cycling sector – to improve integration between cycle and rail at stations.
Measures will include safer and more convenient cycle racks, additional cycle parking and storage, and better access for cyclists and will complement the £7m that Network Rail is already spending in this area.
Local Transport Minister Norman Baker said: “This fund underlines the firm commitment of the Coalition Government to sustainable transport”.If we are serious about reducing carbon, then we need to get more people walking and cycling. But we must do it in a way that boosts the economy”.
The investment is in addition to the £560m Local Sustainable Transport Fund announced in January 2011.
The additional funding say the government will support jobs, enhance access to employment and encourage greater use of more environmentally friendly transport.
Sustrans, the UK transport charity will receive £8m for projects to enhance cycle routes across England.
The remaining £7m will be allocated through the Cycle Rail Working Group – the body which brings together representatives of the rail industry and the cycling sector – to improve integration between cycle and rail at stations.
Measures will include safer and more convenient cycle racks, additional cycle parking and storage, and better access for cyclists and will complement the £7m that Network Rail is already spending in this area.
Local Transport Minister Norman Baker said: “This fund underlines the firm commitment of the Coalition Government to sustainable transport”.If we are serious about reducing carbon, then we need to get more people walking and cycling. But we must do it in a way that boosts the economy”.
Osama's right hand man roaming our streets,Assad's wife backs her husband and the 11 year old drunk-Tuesday's papers
The decision of a senior immigration judge to consider freeing the radical Islamic preacher once described as Osama bin Laden’s “right hand man in Europe makes many of the front pages this morning.
Abu Qatada will be,says the Telegraph,be confined to his home for all but two one-hour periods each day. He will also be allowed to take one of his five children to school.
Terrorist on the run is how the Mail's front page describes the decision saying that it the prospect of parents at the school gates bumping into the radical cleric, who was known as Osama Bin Laden’s ambassador in Europe.
Whilst the Express says that Qatada launched his bid for freedom after human rights judges in Europe blocked his deportation from the UK to his home country of Jordan, saying he cannot be guaranteed a fair trial there.
The Guardian also leads with the story saying that the clash takes the battle between politicians and the judiciary into new territory as Abu Qatada is a major international terror suspect. He was .says the paper,first detained without trial in Britain under the quashed Belmarsh regime nearly a decade ago, in October 2002.
As the situation in Syria worsens,the Times carries details of an email it has received from the English born wife of the President ,Asma who appears to offer full support to her husband as his security forces try to crush the opposition, but also claims to be encouraging dialogue and comforting the bereaved.
Meanwhile in the Independent,Syrians trapped in the besieged city of Homs feeling the wrath of Assad's brutal regime reveal the full horror of his determination to destroy his enemies.
Elsewhere,the Guardian reports that researchers from the University of London's Institute of Education and the University of Sussex have found than a quarter of children in the UK are not reaching their potential at school because of poor living conditions and unwell parents.
The Telegraph highlights a report which suggests that children’s natural development is being undermined by a relentless focus on formal assessments and targets in nurseries.
The Sun leads with the headline,Mom and 11 year old son who get drunk together.The paper reports that The lad was found with more than twice the drink-drive limit after swigging vodka and lager,was staggering into the road, a court heard.He wound up in hospital but she walked free after admitting child cruelty in Hull.
A new anti-stalking law is needed to stop the criminal justice system failing victims whose cries for help are not taken seriously, an independent inquiry reports today says the Independent.
Meanwhile the Times reports that Police are investigating racist e-mails sent to Dr John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, after he spoke out against gay marriage.
There is much coverage of Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre's appearance in front of the Leveson inquiry,the Guardian reporting that he has called for a new system of certifying journalists, with tough sanctions for those who fall below acceptable standards or break the law.
Finally the Mail reveals that Russian scientists have finally drilled down through four kilometres of Antarctic ice to a lake that has been sealed for the last 20 million years. However there may be other surprises there for the paper says that a state-run news agency in Russia claimed that an extraordinary cache of Hitler's archives may be buried in a secret Nazi ice bunker near the spot where yesterday's breakthrough was made.
Abu Qatada will be,says the Telegraph,be confined to his home for all but two one-hour periods each day. He will also be allowed to take one of his five children to school.
Terrorist on the run is how the Mail's front page describes the decision saying that it the prospect of parents at the school gates bumping into the radical cleric, who was known as Osama Bin Laden’s ambassador in Europe.Whilst the Express says that Qatada launched his bid for freedom after human rights judges in Europe blocked his deportation from the UK to his home country of Jordan, saying he cannot be guaranteed a fair trial there.
The Guardian also leads with the story saying that the clash takes the battle between politicians and the judiciary into new territory as Abu Qatada is a major international terror suspect. He was .says the paper,first detained without trial in Britain under the quashed Belmarsh regime nearly a decade ago, in October 2002.
As the situation in Syria worsens,the Times carries details of an email it has received from the English born wife of the President ,Asma who appears to offer full support to her husband as his security forces try to crush the opposition, but also claims to be encouraging dialogue and comforting the bereaved.
Meanwhile in the Independent,Syrians trapped in the besieged city of Homs feeling the wrath of Assad's brutal regime reveal the full horror of his determination to destroy his enemies.
Elsewhere,the Guardian reports that researchers from the University of London's Institute of Education and the University of Sussex have found than a quarter of children in the UK are not reaching their potential at school because of poor living conditions and unwell parents.
The Telegraph highlights a report which suggests that children’s natural development is being undermined by a relentless focus on formal assessments and targets in nurseries.
The Sun leads with the headline,Mom and 11 year old son who get drunk together.The paper reports that The lad was found with more than twice the drink-drive limit after swigging vodka and lager,was staggering into the road, a court heard.He wound up in hospital but she walked free after admitting child cruelty in Hull.
A new anti-stalking law is needed to stop the criminal justice system failing victims whose cries for help are not taken seriously, an independent inquiry reports today says the Independent.
Meanwhile the Times reports that Police are investigating racist e-mails sent to Dr John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, after he spoke out against gay marriage.
There is much coverage of Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre's appearance in front of the Leveson inquiry,the Guardian reporting that he has called for a new system of certifying journalists, with tough sanctions for those who fall below acceptable standards or break the law.
Finally the Mail reveals that Russian scientists have finally drilled down through four kilometres of Antarctic ice to a lake that has been sealed for the last 20 million years. However there may be other surprises there for the paper says that a state-run news agency in Russia claimed that an extraordinary cache of Hitler's archives may be buried in a secret Nazi ice bunker near the spot where yesterday's breakthrough was made.
Monday, 6 February 2012
High Street Firsts-support locals powers to restrict the number of bookies on our High Streets
A new campaign has been started for a change in the law to give local communities a say over the number of betting shops in their area.
High Street firsts has been set up by Rowenna Davis a councillor in London but could well apply to our high streets nationwide.
At the moment writes Rowenna,betting shops are classified the same as banks, job centres and estate agents, which means that local councils don’t have any meaningful power to object to bookies opening up as many branches as they like adding that in some of the poorest areas, betting shops are now more common than post offices, book shops and green grocers.
They can be magnets for anti social behaviour and problem gambling. Communities should be allowed to limit them if they think the costs outweigh the benefits.
Go to certain streets around Manchester and I would totally agree.Church Street in Newton Heath,not exactly filled with a great quality of shops has three.
Currently bookmakers have it frighteningly easy says the campaign. They can open up in the same premises as a bank, estate agent, job centre or restaurant without a change in planning permission.
In her review into British high streets, Mary Portas recommended changing the "use class" of bookies, giving local councils the chance to limit the growth of new outlets.
High Street firsts has been set up by Rowenna Davis a councillor in London but could well apply to our high streets nationwide.
At the moment writes Rowenna,betting shops are classified the same as banks, job centres and estate agents, which means that local councils don’t have any meaningful power to object to bookies opening up as many branches as they like adding that in some of the poorest areas, betting shops are now more common than post offices, book shops and green grocers.
They can be magnets for anti social behaviour and problem gambling. Communities should be allowed to limit them if they think the costs outweigh the benefits.
Go to certain streets around Manchester and I would totally agree.Church Street in Newton Heath,not exactly filled with a great quality of shops has three.
Currently bookmakers have it frighteningly easy says the campaign. They can open up in the same premises as a bank, estate agent, job centre or restaurant without a change in planning permission.
In her review into British high streets, Mary Portas recommended changing the "use class" of bookies, giving local councils the chance to limit the growth of new outlets.
City Star Kompany finds the value of twitter
A tale from Manchester City's PR office here but a poignant reminder of how stars can use twitter to turn the spotlight on issues.
City Captain Vincent Kompany joined the social networking site last month to find that his 140 character exploits would also have a surprise impact on a group of brave Indonesian school children.
He tweeted with shock about the condition of a storm-destroyed bridge over the Ciberang River in Banten in the Indonesian region of Lebak, and how each day children risked their lives to cross the 200 meter structure to get to school.
Kompany’s tweet caused waves around the Twitter world, eventually being picked up by Indonesia television, resulting in Mulyadi Jayabaya, Head of the Lebak district closing the bridge and vowing to spend 85,000 EUR to build a new crossing. In the meantime, the Indonesian government is helping the children get to school with an organised ferry service using bamboo rafts.
Source http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Club-news/2012/February/Caring-Kompany-helps-improve-lives-via-Twitter
City Captain Vincent Kompany joined the social networking site last month to find that his 140 character exploits would also have a surprise impact on a group of brave Indonesian school children.
He tweeted with shock about the condition of a storm-destroyed bridge over the Ciberang River in Banten in the Indonesian region of Lebak, and how each day children risked their lives to cross the 200 meter structure to get to school.
Kompany’s tweet caused waves around the Twitter world, eventually being picked up by Indonesia television, resulting in Mulyadi Jayabaya, Head of the Lebak district closing the bridge and vowing to spend 85,000 EUR to build a new crossing. In the meantime, the Indonesian government is helping the children get to school with an organised ferry service using bamboo rafts.
Source http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Club-news/2012/February/Caring-Kompany-helps-improve-lives-via-Twitter
TV Advertising-New Poll finds out what we find acceptable
Research out today from YouGov reveals that cosmetic surgery procedures, cigarettes, gambling, payday loans, abortion providers, prescription drugs and debt finance solutions should not be allowed to be advertised on television.
However it appears that the public believe that other potentially controversial subjects such as alcoholic drinks, political parties, fast food and laser surgery providers should be allowed to advertise in this way.
The research found that 79 per cent of Brits say that cigarettes shouldn't be allowed to be advertised on television Payday loans (75 per cent) gambling (73 per cent), personal injury lawyers (65 per cent) and cosmetic surgery providers (63 per cent) were almost as unpopular when it comes to TV advertising.
However the country seems split when it comes to whether alcoholic drinks should be allowed with just slightly more people would allow them (50 per cent) than disallow them (44 per cent).
The poll was conducted in light of the recent call from The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) that the advertising of cosmetic surgery procedures should be banned – prompting debate over what advertising content should be permissible on TV.
However it appears that the public believe that other potentially controversial subjects such as alcoholic drinks, political parties, fast food and laser surgery providers should be allowed to advertise in this way.
The research found that 79 per cent of Brits say that cigarettes shouldn't be allowed to be advertised on television Payday loans (75 per cent) gambling (73 per cent), personal injury lawyers (65 per cent) and cosmetic surgery providers (63 per cent) were almost as unpopular when it comes to TV advertising.
However the country seems split when it comes to whether alcoholic drinks should be allowed with just slightly more people would allow them (50 per cent) than disallow them (44 per cent).
The poll was conducted in light of the recent call from The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) that the advertising of cosmetic surgery procedures should be banned – prompting debate over what advertising content should be permissible on TV.
A Moral Blindness over the Syrian veto
Russia and China's veto on the UN resolution over Syria at the weekend has been roundly criticized in the West and there are some powerful reactions in the British Press this morning.
Writing in the Guardian,David Hearst says that for Russia and Putin,he says that:
Meanwhile the Times' leader this morning calls the decision Moral Blindness
Writing in the Guardian,David Hearst says that for Russia and Putin,he says that:
The veto sets Russia on the opposite side of the table from the Arab League; it lifts the international responsibility for failing to staunch the blood flowing in cities like Homs off Barack Obama's shoulders, and assumes that burden itself. And if defecting Syrian soldiers are to be called "armed extremist groups", who exactly are the militias currently running Libya, whom Russia belatedly recognised as a legitimate authority? If Islamists are by their nature extremist, and in Putin's eyes they are, what does that make the elected transitional authority in Tunisia?
Meanwhile the Times' leader this morning calls the decision Moral Blindness
is a monstrous piece of hypocrisy. Both countries acted out of reflexive anti-Western motives. Both were concerned more to protect their interests and their clients than to exercise their global responsibilities for halting violence and maintaining peace. Both spouted inanities about non-interference in domestic affairs while knowingly giving carte blanche to the thugs in Damascus to continue the indiscriminate shelling of cities, the random shooting of civilians and the brutal torture of political opponentsWhilst in the FT,former cabinet minister Malcolm Rifkind and Shashank Joshi write that it is time to support the opposition in Syria
The diplomatic route is now all but exhausted. Having staked so much on a lost cause, Russia will strive to avoid humiliation. On the other side, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are likely to deepen their co-operation with Turkey to bolster the Free Syrian Army and its notional political leadership. Those who oppose this, invoking the troubling experience of international assistance to the anti-Soviet mujahedeen, must ask themselves whether the status quo is any less likely to result in Syria’s dangerous disintegration.
Cash boost to clean up Britain's rivers
Some good news for Britain's rivers was announced by DEFRA at the end of last week.
A £28 million Fund to clean up England’s rivers and encourage local wildlife to flourish was announced by Environment Minister Richard Benyon.
Part of a £92 million Defra commitment to clearing up England’s rivers and lakes, the Fund announced today will allow communities and charities to tackle local eyesores and encourage iconic wildlife to thrive by tackling pollution and removing redundant dams, weirs and other man-made structures to create habitats which work for wildlife.
Mr Benyon said: “Rivers and lakes are a vital, and much-loved, part of the English countryside and I want to ensure they remain that way. “We’ve all seen examples of rivers choked up with rubbish and weeds and the devastating effects on wildlife and the scenic beauty of these precious places. But we’ve also seen some fantastic successes in reversing these declines, such as the return of otters to all counties in England.
“With only a quarter of our lakes and rivers currently providing a home to a wide range of birds, fish and mammals, there is still much more we can all do. Today’s £28 million Fund will help communities and charities interested in doing just that and I hope it will lead to us soon celebrating the same sort of success for other treasured wildlife, such as water voles, kingfishers and salmon.”
Community groups and charities can apply for a share of the Catchment Restoration Fund to clean up their local rivers by tackling pollution, restoring wildlife habitats and enabling fish to migrate.
A £28 million Fund to clean up England’s rivers and encourage local wildlife to flourish was announced by Environment Minister Richard Benyon.
Part of a £92 million Defra commitment to clearing up England’s rivers and lakes, the Fund announced today will allow communities and charities to tackle local eyesores and encourage iconic wildlife to thrive by tackling pollution and removing redundant dams, weirs and other man-made structures to create habitats which work for wildlife.
Mr Benyon said: “Rivers and lakes are a vital, and much-loved, part of the English countryside and I want to ensure they remain that way. “We’ve all seen examples of rivers choked up with rubbish and weeds and the devastating effects on wildlife and the scenic beauty of these precious places. But we’ve also seen some fantastic successes in reversing these declines, such as the return of otters to all counties in England.
“With only a quarter of our lakes and rivers currently providing a home to a wide range of birds, fish and mammals, there is still much more we can all do. Today’s £28 million Fund will help communities and charities interested in doing just that and I hope it will lead to us soon celebrating the same sort of success for other treasured wildlife, such as water voles, kingfishers and salmon.”
Community groups and charities can apply for a share of the Catchment Restoration Fund to clean up their local rivers by tackling pollution, restoring wildlife habitats and enabling fish to migrate.
Snow,rail bonuses,Amanda' Baby and Clegg dropped by Harry Potter-Monday's papers
The cold snap and snow over the weekend takes centre stage on many of the front pages.
According to the Mail,the country is set for a cold snap which could last a month adding that despite a week of warnings that freezing weather was on its way, airports, roads and railways again failed dismally to cope.
Heathrow again is the brunt of the problem according to the Telegraph which says that just three inches of snow managed to halt half of the flights coming out of the airport. BAA, the Spanish-owned airport operator says the paper, incurred the wrath of passengers after 600 flights were grounded at Heathrow despite just three inches of snowfall, disrupting the plans of as many as 18,000 travellers.
The Express also leads with the weather saying that the country faces a week of ice chaos with sub-zero temperatures giving no respite from the Siberian deep freeze, forecasters said yesterday.
Transport of another sort is the headline in the Times which reports that ministers have heaped pressure on Network Rail to reject a £20 million bonus package for six senior executives in the latest row over excessive rewards for state employees.
The Guardian adding that the transport secretary, Justine Greening, is planning to vote against a proposed bonus on Friday but she was accused by Labour of failing to use her powers to put a stop to the payments.
It leads with the news that charities are saying that the government's focus on alleged fraud and overclaiming to justify cuts in disability benefits has caused an increase in resentment and abuse directed at disabled people adding that some of the charities say they are now regularly contacted by people who have been taunted on the street about supposedly faking their disability and are concerned the climate of suspicion could spill over into violence or other hate crimes.
The Independent reports on its front page that the government is facing a mass exodus of senior civil servants.The paper says that staff turnover rates in some departments are now as high as 30 per cent, according to an analysis by the respected think-tank the Institute for Government.
Long may she reign over us.The Queen has been on the throne 60 years today and many of the papers cover the event.In a message of thanks to the public,reports the Telegraph, the 85-year-old monarch says she has been “deeply moved” by the messages of support she and the Duke of Edinburgh have received over her Diamond Jubilee adding that she says she looks to the future with a “clear head and warm heart” and highlights the importance of “family, friendship and good neighbourliness”.
The row over aid to India continues to rumble in the Mail as the paper reports that David Cameron was under intense pressure last night to slash the £1billion in aid Britain gives to India after the country said it no longer wanted the money.
Amanda's joy is the headline in the Mirror as the paper reports that the 40-year-old Britain’s Got Talent judge was all smiles as she and husband Chris Hughes showed off the latest addition to their family.
Finally more problems for Nick Clegg as the Sun reports Harry Potter star,Daniel Radcliffe has branded him a Tory "whipping boy", and switched his allegiance to Labour.
According to the paper,The actor, 22, was a vocal supporter of the Lib Dem leader in the run-up to the last General Election. But he thinks backing him has become "unviable" since Mr Clegg became Deputy Prime Minister in the Coalition.
According to the Mail,the country is set for a cold snap which could last a month adding that despite a week of warnings that freezing weather was on its way, airports, roads and railways again failed dismally to cope.Heathrow again is the brunt of the problem according to the Telegraph which says that just three inches of snow managed to halt half of the flights coming out of the airport. BAA, the Spanish-owned airport operator says the paper, incurred the wrath of passengers after 600 flights were grounded at Heathrow despite just three inches of snowfall, disrupting the plans of as many as 18,000 travellers.
The Express also leads with the weather saying that the country faces a week of ice chaos with sub-zero temperatures giving no respite from the Siberian deep freeze, forecasters said yesterday.
Transport of another sort is the headline in the Times which reports that ministers have heaped pressure on Network Rail to reject a £20 million bonus package for six senior executives in the latest row over excessive rewards for state employees.
The Guardian adding that the transport secretary, Justine Greening, is planning to vote against a proposed bonus on Friday but she was accused by Labour of failing to use her powers to put a stop to the payments.
It leads with the news that charities are saying that the government's focus on alleged fraud and overclaiming to justify cuts in disability benefits has caused an increase in resentment and abuse directed at disabled people adding that some of the charities say they are now regularly contacted by people who have been taunted on the street about supposedly faking their disability and are concerned the climate of suspicion could spill over into violence or other hate crimes.
The Independent reports on its front page that the government is facing a mass exodus of senior civil servants.The paper says that staff turnover rates in some departments are now as high as 30 per cent, according to an analysis by the respected think-tank the Institute for Government.
Long may she reign over us.The Queen has been on the throne 60 years today and many of the papers cover the event.In a message of thanks to the public,reports the Telegraph, the 85-year-old monarch says she has been “deeply moved” by the messages of support she and the Duke of Edinburgh have received over her Diamond Jubilee adding that she says she looks to the future with a “clear head and warm heart” and highlights the importance of “family, friendship and good neighbourliness”.
The row over aid to India continues to rumble in the Mail as the paper reports that David Cameron was under intense pressure last night to slash the £1billion in aid Britain gives to India after the country said it no longer wanted the money.
Amanda's joy is the headline in the Mirror as the paper reports that the 40-year-old Britain’s Got Talent judge was all smiles as she and husband Chris Hughes showed off the latest addition to their family.
Finally more problems for Nick Clegg as the Sun reports Harry Potter star,Daniel Radcliffe has branded him a Tory "whipping boy", and switched his allegiance to Labour.
According to the paper,The actor, 22, was a vocal supporter of the Lib Dem leader in the run-up to the last General Election. But he thinks backing him has become "unviable" since Mr Clegg became Deputy Prime Minister in the Coalition.
Student organised sponsored walk still strolling on after 51 years
The Bogle Stroll is a heritage of the University of Manchester and UMIST.
Each year hundreds of determined students set out to walk 55 miles around Greater Manchester to raise valuable funds for charities close to their hearts.
Launched in 1961, Bogle has been a centre piece for the student calendar for over five decades. The event is completely organised and managed by students who are juggling coursework, lectures, dissertations and revision with planning an event which supports and caters for hundreds of people whilst they gradually loose strength and energy.
In recent years the quickest recorded time to complete the full 55 mile route is a little over 14 hours, though the average completion time is closer to 21 hours.
The route takes the form of two loops; the first is the 29 mile southern loop bringing walkers to Manchester Airport and through Stockport before taking them back to the University of Manchester North Campus, adjacent to Piccadilly Station.
The second takes in the north of Manchester by heading out on Oldham Road and then continuing north through Prestwich and Farnworth, before finally returning through Salford.
Each person who signs up to the event commits to raise a minimum of £60 for a charity of their choice, though the organisers hope that, given the scale of the challenge, friends and family will be generous to give a lot more.
This year it is hoped that over 500 people will take part in the walk raising over £50,000 for charities.
Although the event is organised by students, anyone is welcome to take part and to help raise awareness of the event throughout the Greater Manchester population The Children’s Society have been nominated as this year’s charity of the year.
Bogle organiser Tom Bartley said, “Having a partner with such great links to a non-student supporter base is a fantastic opportunity to grow the event. Students often get a bad press with local residents, part of the aim of the walk is to demonstrate that we can be very hard working and determined to do good for the community. The Children’s Society do an incredible job with children and young people throughout the UK and have several programmes and centres within Greater Manchester, making them the perfect partner for this year’s event.”
This year’s Bogle takes place on Friday 2nd – Saturday 3rd March and people can sign up at www.bogle.org.uk.
Each year hundreds of determined students set out to walk 55 miles around Greater Manchester to raise valuable funds for charities close to their hearts.
Launched in 1961, Bogle has been a centre piece for the student calendar for over five decades. The event is completely organised and managed by students who are juggling coursework, lectures, dissertations and revision with planning an event which supports and caters for hundreds of people whilst they gradually loose strength and energy.
In recent years the quickest recorded time to complete the full 55 mile route is a little over 14 hours, though the average completion time is closer to 21 hours.
The route takes the form of two loops; the first is the 29 mile southern loop bringing walkers to Manchester Airport and through Stockport before taking them back to the University of Manchester North Campus, adjacent to Piccadilly Station.
The second takes in the north of Manchester by heading out on Oldham Road and then continuing north through Prestwich and Farnworth, before finally returning through Salford.
Each person who signs up to the event commits to raise a minimum of £60 for a charity of their choice, though the organisers hope that, given the scale of the challenge, friends and family will be generous to give a lot more.
This year it is hoped that over 500 people will take part in the walk raising over £50,000 for charities.
Although the event is organised by students, anyone is welcome to take part and to help raise awareness of the event throughout the Greater Manchester population The Children’s Society have been nominated as this year’s charity of the year.
Bogle organiser Tom Bartley said, “Having a partner with such great links to a non-student supporter base is a fantastic opportunity to grow the event. Students often get a bad press with local residents, part of the aim of the walk is to demonstrate that we can be very hard working and determined to do good for the community. The Children’s Society do an incredible job with children and young people throughout the UK and have several programmes and centres within Greater Manchester, making them the perfect partner for this year’s event.”
This year’s Bogle takes place on Friday 2nd – Saturday 3rd March and people can sign up at www.bogle.org.uk.
Piccadilly Gardens buskers blow away the February Blues
Musicians from around Manchester descended on Piccadilly Gardens to perform in the first ever ‘Feel Good Friday’ a fundraising day for Samaritans.
Despite the freezing temperatures, busking duo Matty Fletcher and Matt Grant and solo artist Sean O’Connor played a number of Feel Good songs, including the North West’s favourite tune, Queen’s Don’t Stop me Now, much to the delight of shoppers and city centre workers on their lunch break.
Sean O’Connor said, “I really enjoy playing gigs but I’ve never actually busked before. It was great fun, even though it was freezing, I think the people of Manchester really enjoyed the variety of feel good songs we played.” Samaritans Head of Fundraising Chris Jarrett said, “Our first ever Feel Good Friday has been a huge success. The buskers in Piccadilly Garden played loads of great songs despite the bitter cold weather.”
‘Feel Good Friday’ was sponsored by healthcare provider Simply Health. People across the country also took part in ‘feel-good’ themed fundraisers and challenges at their place of work, in return for a donation to Samaritans.
Despite the freezing temperatures, busking duo Matty Fletcher and Matt Grant and solo artist Sean O’Connor played a number of Feel Good songs, including the North West’s favourite tune, Queen’s Don’t Stop me Now, much to the delight of shoppers and city centre workers on their lunch break.
Sean O’Connor said, “I really enjoy playing gigs but I’ve never actually busked before. It was great fun, even though it was freezing, I think the people of Manchester really enjoyed the variety of feel good songs we played.” Samaritans Head of Fundraising Chris Jarrett said, “Our first ever Feel Good Friday has been a huge success. The buskers in Piccadilly Garden played loads of great songs despite the bitter cold weather.”
‘Feel Good Friday’ was sponsored by healthcare provider Simply Health. People across the country also took part in ‘feel-good’ themed fundraisers and challenges at their place of work, in return for a donation to Samaritans.
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