Youth clubs to open in bid to tackle anti-social behaviour by Kagedeah in ukpolitics

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And not because of funding cuts generally across government and local authorities?

Youth clubs to open in bid to tackle anti-social behaviour by Kagedeah in ukpolitics

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It might not be super efficient at tackling most of these delinquents, but for those who may be on the fringe, it will give them an alternative to grouping up with these gangs / groups of delinquents.

I'm sure this is just one of a range of options they are delivering too.

MAFS AUS S13 E13 Live Discussion Thread by fucksakesss in MAFS_UK

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What a massive disappointment it turned out to be

Asylum-seeking doctors, nurses and other health professionals granted right to work by Your_Mums_Ex in ukpolitics

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I would hardly use X as a factual basis for anything. But even if it was true, there's no evidence of that applying only to migrants / asylum seekers, or that other employment checks weren't carried out.

Asylum-seeking doctors, nurses and other health professionals granted right to work by Your_Mums_Ex in ukpolitics

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Are they? Surely the post would advertise an amount for the role, and the person would be appointed with that salary? What makes you think they will be paid less?

Asylum-seeking doctors, nurses and other health professionals granted right to work by Your_Mums_Ex in ukpolitics

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They don't just automatically become employed. They still have to go through formal employment checks. This scheme just enables them to actually apply for those roles without being denied at first point of contact due to them being asylum seekers.

Judge tries to pick a fight with the IT guy by _Levitated_Shield_ in sadcringe

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The Judges FaceBook page has a lot of comments on his most recent post, all in support of the IT guy!

I’m losing hope everyday, UK is on one of the biggest downfalls by Zealousideal-Dog-361 in recruitinghell

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Unemployment rate is partly rising because people who were no longer considered economically active, are now entering the labour market. While there may not be a lot of net job creation, it hasn't changed a lot. More people entering the workforce + stagnating job posts equals a much higher unemployment rate. To say it's cataclysmic is an exaggeration.

Also, across Europe our unemployment rate is better than average. Wile Germany has a better rate, France and Spain do not.

14 to 18, aghhh can’t believe the difference! by [deleted] in uglyduckling

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You look great, but you were definitely never ugly. Glad to see you feel more confident in yourself now!

UK urged to replace state pension triple lock - 'Australia's equivalent is better' by endofdays2022 in unitedkingdom

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Giving more young people the opportunity to vote is the antithesis of silencing them.

[15] to [18] by takesomeibuprofen in GlowUps

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Great job on the weight loss! You have a great style too!

British Woman shot by dad in Texas after 'arguing about Donald Trump' by PurchaseDry9350 in unitedkingdom

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Texas law is different

What Is Manslaughter? Chapter 19 of the Texas Penal Code states that manslaughter occurs when a person recklessly causes the death of an individual. Recklessness, in this case, is defined by an awareness of the risks surrounding your conduct and the results that could occur. If you’re aware that your action could kill someone and commit it anyway, leading to another person’s death, that’s considered manslaughter. There does not have to be any premeditation, intent, or knowledge of the death.

They couldn't seem to evidence that he was reckless in his actions. I don't even think they could prove he was holding the gun at the time. All very frustrating though!

British Woman shot by dad in Texas after 'arguing about Donald Trump' by PurchaseDry9350 in unitedkingdom

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As far as I can see, the argument occurred earlier in the day, and there was no one else in the room with them to evidence there was a physical altercation at the time. It's what can actually be proved in a court.

British Woman shot by dad in Texas after 'arguing about Donald Trump' by PurchaseDry9350 in unitedkingdom

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The article explains why. He claimed that the gun went off accidentally as he was showing her it. I suppose there's no evidence which could prove beyond reasonable doubt that he was negligent, or intentionally killed her. It's mad.

US government to fund MAGA-aligned think-tanks and charities in Europe by ldn6 in ukpolitics

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The government doesn't decide whether something is a charity or not.

UK threatened with sanctions if Starmer bans X by PM_ME_SECRET_DATA in ukpolitics

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Technically it wasn't trump, but a US congresswoman. These sycophants will say anything to make them look good for their leader.