Boys held for ‘torture’ of children were in care

Boys held for ‘torture’ of children were in Doncaster care
Two young brothers were in the care of social services and may already have been reported to the police when they allegedly attacked and tortured two children with knives, bricks and burning cigarettes, leaving one for dead.

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Family courts open to media but not bloggers
Thousands of family hearings that take place behind closed doors will be opened to media this month, Jack Straw, the Justice Secretary, said yesterday.

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Save the Children handouts for UK poor
Save the Children will begin handing out cash grants to struggling parents in the UK today, signalling that families here are in “crisis” and need emergency support of the sort usually reserved for the developing world.

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Overweight NHS staff targeted by health drive
Midwives, nurses, health visitors and other NHS staff are to be the target of a new government anti-obesity campaign, it was announced yesterday.

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Sex offenders and criminals to attend office near nurseries
Neighbours and local councillors are furious at the move and fear it will put the safety of youngsters and local residents at risk.

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UK Tories take risk over public sector pay and pensions
The Conservative party pledged to crack down on public sector pay and pensions on Monday, in a politically risky bid to make state “excess” a battle line at the next general election.

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