Tue, 7th Feb 2012

National News

Thousands of young 'cyberbullied'

12:07am Tuesday 7th February 2012

Thousands of young poeple, and even some teachers, are subjected to cyberbullying, a new report claims

Hundreds of thousands of young people are being subjected to cyberbullying, with many being victimised for a year or more, new research suggests.

Free cash ignored in goodwill offer

12:07am Tuesday 7th February 2012

The majority of Brits were too cynical to take up an offer of free money, an experiment has shown (Mike Urwin/PA)

The majority of Brits were so cynical when it came to accepting a genuine offer of goodwill that they turned down free money, research has revealed.

Contest to boost child literacy

12:07am Tuesday 7th February 2012

A national reading competition for children is being launched

Schools Minister Nick Gibb has said that children should "always have a book on the go" as he announced plans for a new national reading competition.

Valentine's gown made of roses

12:07am Tuesday 7th February 2012

Floral designer Joe Massie and his Valentine's Day flower dress

If you are thinking of giving flowers to your Valentine this year it may be hard to beat a unique gown made of nearly 2,000 blooms.

Treasury 'unaware' of tax write-off

12:07am Tuesday 7th February 2012

Margaret Hodge believes the Whole of Government Accounts do not give a full picture of the UK's financial position

The Treasury was "surprised" to learn that £10.9 billion of unpaid tax had been written off by HM Revenue & Customs in one year, according to an influential group of MPs.

Warning over multiple family risks

12:07am Tuesday 7th February 2012

More than a quarter of children in the UK are growing up with family problems such as a lack of money, research found

More than one in four youngsters in the UK are growing up in families facing multiple challenges such as parental depression and financial hardship, according to new research.

'One in seven' shops empty in 2011

12:07am Tuesday 7th February 2012

Some high streets reported more than a quarter of shops were empty in 2011

One in seven shops on the UK's high streets stood empty in 2011 and further closures are expected this year as more people shop online and in out-of-town centres.

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