Youngsters – THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO

Mother Of Brianna Ghey Wants Smartphone Ban

The mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey is calling on Sir Keir Starmer to ban smartphones in schools, claiming it “would really have helped her daughter”. In addition, Esther Ghey is calling for increased funding for schools to implement phone lock pouches, which she claims have worked well for her daughter’s previous school, Birchwood CommunityContinue reading “Mother Of Brianna Ghey Wants Smartphone Ban”

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School Head Announces 12-Hour Day To Combat Phone Addiction

A head teacher has announced plans to introduce a 12-hour school day in a bid to reverse a ‘100 percent phone addiction’ among his pupils. At All Saints Catholic College in Notting Hill, west London, kids are expected to attend at 7 am and remain until 7 pm. Instead of wasting time on electronics atContinue reading “School Head Announces 12-Hour Day To Combat Phone Addiction”

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Labour Considers Banning Teenagers From Buying Energy Drinks

Labour is considering ideas to prohibit the sale of energy drinks to under-16-year-olds. Concerns over the effects on children’s health and education have led to consideration of a clampdown. The beverages may include a significant amount of sugar in addition to high caffeine content. Excessive intake by youngsters has been linked in studies to headaches,Continue reading “Labour Considers Banning Teenagers From Buying Energy Drinks”

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Liz Truss Leads Tory Revolt On ‘Un-Conservative’ Plans For A ‘Stealth’ Ban On Buying Cigarettes

Rishi Sunak is facing another revolt over his ‘un-Conservative’ plans for a ‘rolling’ ban on buying cigarettes. Former prime minister Liz Truss is one of the prominent individuals attempting to thwart legislation that would raise the legal age of tobacco product purchases. In an attempt to regain the upper hand, Mr Sunak is promoting theContinue reading “Liz Truss Leads Tory Revolt On ‘Un-Conservative’ Plans For A ‘Stealth’ Ban On Buying Cigarettes”

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Ageist Attitudes Among Children As Young As Four Are Contributing To Negative Stereotypes About The Elderly, MPs Are Told

It was said yesterday that youngsters as young as four contribute to unfavourable preconceptions and that older individuals suffer greatly from ageist views. Parliamentarians on the Women and Equalities Committee were informed that over half of those over 50 had experienced age discrimination in the previous year. Caroline Abrahams, the director of Age UK, usedContinue reading “Ageist Attitudes Among Children As Young As Four Are Contributing To Negative Stereotypes About The Elderly, MPs Are Told”

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The Largest Kebab Shop In Britain Has Opened Its Doors To The Public

The largest kebab shop in Britain opens on Oxford Street. In addition to having table football, street art, and an arcade on the top floor, Kebhouze’s flagship restaurant spans three stories and accommodates 100 guests. The Italian chain offers wraps and kebab bowls with four kinds of meat (chicken, veal, turkey, and beef), as wellContinue reading “The Largest Kebab Shop In Britain Has Opened Its Doors To The Public”