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Sheffield takes its name from the River Sheaf. It was once called the Sceaf, which means border so it was the border river. Sheffield was founded in the early 12th century by the Lord of the manor, William de Lovetot .Sheffield only had a population of a few hundred, today it would seem tiny to us but settlements were very small in those days.During 1993, for the first time in the history of Sheffield we had our 1st Asian lord Mayor, his name was Councillor Qurban Hussain. This year we have our 2nd Asian Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Councillor Talib Hussain, he is the 119th lord mayor.

SHUMILE CHISHTY INTERVIEW

with THE LORD MAYOR OF

SHEFFIELD

SC - Before you enrolled as the Lord May-or, what was your early life like?

LM - I was brought up in Azad Kashmir, and I came over here as a young man, my first job was a taxi driver. Through this job I got involved in community works, which supported my interest in politics. As the months went by I got elected as councillor in 2010 and in 2014 I became the deputy Lord Mayor from that I got elected to be

the lord mayor.

What lead you to become the lord mayor?

I was encouraged by my colleagues to take up the prestigious role. I built up my skills and experience in politics so that when opportunities arise, it would be an easy transition.

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Press AssociationVoters in England go to the polls this week in a series of elections that will have consequences beyond just the make-up of town halls.Super Thursday will see councillors on 124 councils and the Greater London Assembly, mayors in London, Bristol, Liverpool and Salford, and police and crime commissioners in most areas all to be chosen. The build up to the elections however, has been overshadowed by campaigning for June's EU referendum.But the verdict of the electorate will be used as a barometer to measure the likely storms ahead for parties and leaderships - not least the security of Jeremy Corbyn's position at the head of a frac-tious Labour.The left-winger goes into the first national test of his tenure with the party openly at war over allegations of anti-Semitism and crit-ics sharpening their knives if the performance falls short of their expectations.With experts forecasting though the party could lose hundreds of seats in England - and apparently on course for another mauling in Scotland and a tough fight in Wales where devolved governments are up for election - Mr Corbyn says he is "placing no arbitrary fig-ures" on what would constitute success.It was in the wake of the Chancellor's 2012 "omnishambles" budg-et that this set of council seats was last contested, with Labour tak-ing advantage to make significant gains under Ed Miliband, adding more than 500 councillors.That platform makes it hard for Mr Corbyn to emerge with an eye-catching result even if he should inspire a resurgence in support.His strongest hope of a headline-grabbing victory lies with Sadiq Khan wresting back the London mayoralty after eight years of Tory Boris Johnson at City Hall.But while the Labour candidate remains the bookies' favourite, the Tooting MP is engaged in a concerted effort to prevent his cam-paign being derailed by the anti-Semitism row and to distance him-self from both Mr Corbyn and ex-mayor Ken Livingstone.It was no coincidence that the ex-minister was among the first to demand the suspension of Mr Livingstone as he fights off assaults by Conservative rival Zac Goldsmith over alleged links to extrem-ists.

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The British workforce is more diverse than at any point in his-tory, with one in nine employees now from an ethnic minority background.The difference in employment rates between the overall popula-tion and ethnic minorities is also at its smallest for over 20 years.But the proportion of people out of work who are from minority backgrounds is at its highest since current records began.The new figures, from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), show that roughly 11% of Britain's 30 million workforce are from an ethnic minority background - up from 4% two dec-ades ago.This is broadly in line with how the population as a whole has changed. Ethnic groups made up 5% of British citizens in 1995 compared with 12% in 2015.There is slightly higher diversity among the male workforce than for females. Almost one in eight men of working age are now from an ethnic minority background, while the figure for women is closer to one in 10.There is also a difference in representation among types of job.According to the DWP, people from ethnic minority groups are more likely to be employed in accommodation and food serv-ices, wholesale and retail trade, transportation and storage, and human health and social work.They are less likely to be employed in the manufacturing, con-struction and education sectors.

New regulations for child car seats are in the pipeline, but no deci-sions have been made, the government has said.It comes as consumer rights group Which said backless booster seats will only be approved for use for children taller than 125cm and weighing more than 22kg under new rules set to be intro-duced. But the government said talks are ongoing and there was no date as yet.Existing rules say that children must use a child car seat until they are 12 years old or 135cm (4ft 5ins) tall.If approved, any changes will apply to newly sold products, not child restraint systems which are already in use and adhere to ex-isting safety standards.Parents who use old booster seats that comply with the existing regulations will not be breaking the law if they continue to use them after any rule change, the Department for Transport spokes-

man said. They will not be required to buy new booster seats to meet any rule change, he said.The technical specifications for child car seats are set internation-ally by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.Height-based car seats, known as 'i-Size' seats, must be rear-facing until the child is over 15 months old.A child can use a forward-facing car seat when they are over 15 months old.Weight-based car seats must be rear-facing until the child weighs more than 9kg and after that the seat the child can use depends on their weight.The Department for Transport works with representatives from other governments, the child restraint and vehicle manufacturing industries, and groups representing consumers on the specifica-tions.

What is the law?Children must use a child seat or boost-erA child can use an adult belt when they reach 135cm (4ft 5ins) or their 12th birthday, whichever comes firstThe driver can be fined up to 500 if a child under 14 years does not wear a seat belt or child restraint as requiredAnyone 14 and over not wearing a seat belt, must pay the fine themselves

There are exceptions. For example, children can travel without a child car seat in a taxi or minicab if there is a fixed partition between the front and rear seats.

Thousands of Syrian refugee children considered to be at risk are to be resettled in Britain, it was announced in April. Up to 3,000 people in camps in the Middle East will be moved here but the priority will be unaccompanied children considered to be under threat from abuse and exploitation, the Home Office says. The ref-ugees are in addition to the 20,000 Syrians David Cameron has al-ready agreed to house in Britain but, crucially, will not be taken from migrant camps in Europe. Critics, who accused Mr Cameron of being heartless for refusing to help the children in Europe, said the latest announce-ment offered nothing new.We have always been clear that the vast major-ity of vulnerable children are better off remaining in host countries in the region so they can be reunited with surviving family members. Immigration minister James Brokenshire. The Home Office said the latest initiative was part of the largest resettlement programme in the world for children from the Middle East and north Africa. Immi-gration minister James Brokenshire said it showed the British government was committed to providing life-saving support and assistance to the vulnerable chil-dren who have been unjustly impacted by this ongoing humanitarian crisis. The government will work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to resettle the children and their families. However, Britain is still refusing to take children from European

camps for fear it would encourage more migrants to make the dangerous sea crossing to Europe.Labours Yvette Cooper said This is the same announcement as the Government made back in January and includes nothing new to help the thousands of child refugees alone in Europe who are at risk of trafficking, sexual exploitation and abuse.

According to data compiled by CityMetric, the average connection speed in Shef-field is just 15.4Mbps. By contrast, the figure in London is 20.4Mbps and Belfast has an impressive average of 25.4Mbps.Locations where internet users can be all but guaranteed superfast broadband on a network using fibre optic cables rather than phone lines are almost exclusively in the Midlands and the south.As a result, this questions the potential of the government's Northern Power-house project, which aims to rebalance the economy away from London and the south-east and stimulate growth in northern areas. The disparity in broadband speeds "raises a question: is a powerhouse really a powerhouse when it can't even stream Netflix?"

Britain To Take Thousands Of Refugee Children But Still Wont Help Those In Europe

One In Five Of All Unemployed From An Ethnic Minority Group

Child Car Seat Rules Being Reviewed

Sheffield Has One Of The UKs Slowest Broadband Speeds

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What is the role of the lord mayor in the house and in the community?

My role as the Lord Mayor is promoting Sheffield as a city, I also forge links with business and com-merce .I attend events organised by the local and regional societies as well as making presentations. In the house I am the chair of the council, and I chair the discussions that go on amongst other councillors, but being the lord mayor is a very demanding job and time management is imperative.

As lord mayor what was the most difficult decision you have made and how did come to resolve it?

Well as the lord mayor Im not the one to make the decisions, but as chair I have to manage those individuals in the chamber when they make a decision.

Apart from being the lord mayor, what do you do for your living?

I am a cab driver and being a cab driver I assumed that I knew the whole of Sheffield, but now as I have taken on the role of the Lord Mayor my knowledge has increased about the city in general.

Where do you think Sheffield will be in 10 years time?

Sheffield is a very diverse and prosperous city, the people are friendly and patriotic about their coun-try. We are making progress to make Sheffield a better place and there are difficulties time to time, but it is a wonderful city to work and live in, it is going to be one of the most progressive cities in the U.K.

Every lord mayor wears their full regalia and alongside they wear a gold chain, what does the chain symbolise?

Well this is the chain of office, whoever is in this role as the lord mayor has to wear this chain to be official 1st citizen of Sheffield. The history behind this chain is that when the Sheffield city council bought this chain in 1856, the mayor at the time, was refused a good seat at the opening of the Paris Exhibition, as he did not have a chain of office. As a result, one was purchased the following year.

From then onwards the chain was remained in use.

We are very privileged to have you as our Lord Mayor, what message would you like to give to our younger generation and the Sheffield community?

Well I think, education is the key, and every youngster should give priority to education, just work hard, and to be successful it is going to be a long process and there are no shortcuts, you have to work hard in order to be a successful person.

Could you sum up how your journey has been as the lord mayor so far?

Well its been a very interesting and very enjoyable year, I have met so many people across Sheffield from all walks of life. As a city we have so many people who volunteered to who work alongside paid workers and I personally think that if we didnt have those volunteers today then Im not sure whether or not that we would be able to run our city as we are run-ning at the moment, they are a massive help for the people of Sheffield and we value their contributions.

As the lord mayor said education is key and hard work- you need to feel good from within. Education may not be the key to happiness, but it definitely is the key to a lot of other things which combine together to make you happy. It is only through education that youd have multiple level goals and a numerous of ways to reach them. The uneducated may have better

intellectual capacity but the lack of understanding of multiple ways to achieve their goals is often an obstacle. Education also helps you keep a healthy life style, Remember the world before vaccines? Or sanitary napkins? Or anti-biotics? Would you be aware of the medical or lifestyle finds which help detect and cure a disease. Are you aware that almost every person is allergic to 5 foods in his lifetime which may cause auto immune diseases? An educated person would know about his/her health, live longer and healthier by resorting to healthier alternatives. Without putting your time and effort in something it cannot lead you anywhere, for example if you was to become a famous singer, you would need to compose songs, write lyrics and sing, but in order to do this you would need to be committed and show consistency in your work.

SHUMILE CHISHTY INTERVIEW with

THE LORD MAYOR OF SHEFFIELD

The first Monday of May is a bank holiday in the United Kingdom. It is called May Day in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is known as the Early May Bank Holiday in Scotland. It probably origi-nated as a Roman festival honoring the beginning of the summer season (in the northern hemisphere). In more recent times, it has been as a day to campaign for and celebrate workers' rights.What Do People Do?In many places, the first day or the first Monday in May is celebrat-ed as the start of the summer season. Events are held to celebrate the end of the winter season and the fertility and hope of the ap-proaching summer. A particularly widespread tradition is that of maypole dancing. Children, particularly girls, dance around a tall pole, from which ribbons are suspended. The aim of the dance is to create a decorative pattern on the pole with the ribbons. Many schools, particularly in rural areas, organize displays of maypole dancing.Another traditional form of dancing, Morris dancing, is also asso-ciated with the beginning of May. This type of dancing is nearly always carried out exclusively by men who dress in white with

bells on various parts of their costumes and carry scarves and long wooden sticks. The dancing is accompanied by loud accordion mu-sic. Groups of Morris dancers often hold displays on the early May bank holiday.Other traditions include making floral garlands, decorating houses with flowers and leaves and crowning a May queen as a living im-age of the Roman goddess Flora. In some areas, girls go out very early to wash their faces in the morning dew. This is supposed to make them very beautiful in the coming year. In Rochester, there is a festival of chimney sweeps. Traditionally, May 1 was the only day in the year that they did not have to work. In Derbyshire, villagers decorate, or dress, the wells with flowers.May 1 or the first Monday in May is also a day for large marches, particularly London, to celebrate and demand rights for workers. Many aspects of these marches are organized by the trade unions. Some people travel very large distances to join in the marches. In some years, the marches have ended violently, but in recent times they have remained peaceful.Public Life

The first Monday in May is a bank holiday and many people have a day off work. Many organizations, businesses and schools are closed, while stores may be open or closed, according to local cus-tom. Public transport systems often run to a holiday timetable.BackgroundMany types of May Day celebrations date back to fertility rituals performed in pagan times. This is particularly true of events to celebrate Flora, a Roman goddess. Through the ages, there have been some attempts to outlaw this type of celebration, because it was seen as unchristian. However, the celebrations have been remarkably robust.In Scotland, the Early May Bank holiday has been observed on the first Monday in May since 1871, but was only introduced in the rest of the United Kingdom in 1978. In 1995 and only in that year, this bank holiday was moved to the second Monday in May (May 8) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the allies accepting the surrender of the armed forces of Nazi Germany. This was the formal end of World War II and is known as VE Day.

Early May Bank Holiday in United Kingdom


A sharp rise in homelessness since David Cam-eron came to power has been driven by even steeper increases in people from ethnic minori-ties with nowhere to live. Official data shows that the number of those people classified as black and minority ethnic (BAME) accepted as homeless by councils has risen by 63 per cent since 2010 around twice as high as the 33 per cent increase across all eth-nic groups.In total 19,260 people from ethnic minorities were declared homeless by local authorities in 2015 up from 11,790 in 2010.Labour, which produced the analysis, said the figures were being driven by welfare cuts and a lack of affordable housing exacerbated by the government policy.

Some areas of the country, notably the capital, are facing an acute housing shortage - while changes to housing benefit have put more homes out of reach of people on low incomes.In December the Independent reported a warn-ing from social housing providers that the Gov-ernment's new Universal Credit scheme was throwing 90 per cent of social tenants into rent arrears thanks to a deliberate waiting period be-fore a benefits claim comes through.Failure on housing have resulted in the number of people sleeping rough on our streets dou-bling and thousands more people finding them-selves without a home. For every person behind these figures there are personal stories of hard-ship, families falling apart and children growing up without a stable home.

Almost two-thirds (64%) of motorists witnessed at least one driver using their phone illegally during their last hour on the road, according to a survey.Some 6% of the 2,120 people polled reported seeing between five and seven drivers breaking the law, while only 26% did not see any wrong-doing.A spokesman for the RAC, which commissioned the research, said: "Thirteen years after the in-troduction of the current law forbidding use of a hand-held phone at the wheel of a vehicle, this behaviour is far from being stamped out. "In fact, the results of our research suggests the problem has got worse rather than better. "Us-ing a hand-held phone should be regarded as

being as socially unacceptable as drinking and driving."In 2014 the use of a mobile phone was a contrib-uting factor in 21 fatal accidents and 84 which were classed as serious, according to Depart-ment for Transport (DfT) statistics for Britain.The Government is currently examining re-sponses to a consultation held earlier this year which proposed introducing tougher punish-ments for drivers caught using their phone be-hind the wheel.Ministers are considering raising penalty points for those caught from three to four, while fines could rise 50% to 150.Drivers can be banned from the road if they re-ceive 12 points within three years.

Blocking a hormone that raises sugar lev-els in the blood may increase insulin levels while keeping blood sugar levels down, thus treating Type 1 diabetes, says a study.The findings showed that using insulin therapy and blocking glucagon hor-mone as a combined treatment could, in some cases, provide a more effective and safer way to maintain a healthy balance and avoid the peaks and troughs of blood sugar levels.Inhibiting the hormone glucagon has re-cently been explored as an alternative or

supplement to insulin injection, but it has limitations, said lead the study author from University of Geneva in Switzerland.Our research reveals why the body needs to have some residual insulin production in order for a treatment blocking glucagon to work, he added.In patients with Type 1 diabetes, blocking glucagon, in addition to insulin replace-ment, could help keep blood sugar lev-els in check. It could also result in some glucagon-producing alpha cells converting into beta cells and producing more insulin.

Homelessness Rising Twice As Fast Among Ethnic Minorities

Mobile Phone Usage Whilst Driving Far From Being Stamped Out

Hormone Can Stem Type 1 Diabetes


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Moreparentsarebeingurgedtogettheirchil-dren vaccinated against measles, mumps andrubella (MMR).PublicHealthEngland(PHE)iscallingonparentstohelpitreachtheWorldHealthOrganisations(WHO)targetthat95percentoftwo-year-oldsshouldhavethevaccination.Thecall togetvaccinatedcoincidedwithEuro-pean ImmunisationWeek,which is run by theWHOwiththethemetoclosetheimmunisationgap. Italsocoincideswithanincreaseinmea-slescasescurrentlybeingseeninEngland.PHEsaidthatvaccineuptakeratesinEnglandarecurrently among thehighest in Europe,but anincrease is still needed to reach the target na-tionally.The measles immunisation gap in Englandequates to approximately 24,000 children inEngland every year (2,000 a month) who arenotcurrentlyreceivingMMRvaccinationatthescheduled time (from 12 months of age) and

whoremainsusceptibletothediseasesthevac-cineprotectsagainst.Measles is a highly infectious viral illness thatcanbeveryunpleasantandsometimes leadto

seriouscomplications.Itsnowlesscommon in the UK because of the effective MMR vaccination pro-gramme.DrMaryRamsay, headof immuni-sation at PHE said: Were askingparents, youngpeople andhealth-care professionals to help us eradi-cate measles in this country. This is anopportunity to consignmeaslestothehistorybooks.Thecasesweareseeingcurrently inEnglandaremainly in adolescents and youngadults and its never too late forthemtohavethevaccine.

Thesafetyandqualityofprivaterentedhomes,andhowtheyaremanaged,arebeinglookedatinanareaaroundPageHallinnorth-eastShef-field.The council is writing to each property in theareatotelllandlordsandresidentstheywillbecollectinginformationabouthomes,howmanyare rented,who the landlords are and any is-sues.ThisfollowshousingimprovementsmadeinthecentralPageHallareaaftertheintroductionofaselectivelicensingschemetwoyearsago.Land-lordsarelegallyobligedtocomplywiththis.Butavoluntaryschemeinthesurroundingareahasnotbeenwidelytakenup.Janet Sharpe, Director of Housing and Neigh-bourhoods at Sheffield City Council, said: Se-lective licensing has been very effective withalmost96%ofeligiblepropertiesnowlicensedinthecentralPageHallarea.Homeshavebeen

madesaferandweareworkingwithlandlordstosecureotherimprovementsandensureten-anciesaremanagedresponsibly.We introduced the voluntary scheme in thesurrounding area because landlords said theywanted toworkwith us on a voluntary basis.Weredisappointedthatonlyafewhavesigneduptotheschemesowerelookingagainatthearea and issues to seewhether further actionisneeded.The voluntary registration scheme covers theareaaroundPageHallandFirVale,witharound520privatelyrentedhomes.Landlordsareencouragedtoget intouchwiththeCouncilsPrivateHousingStandardsserviceatphs@sheffield.gov.uk or by calling 0114 2734680.Landlords,tenantsandresidentswillbeconsult-edonanypotentialhousingoptionsconsideredfor the area.

Aspellingtestduetobetakenbytensofthou-sands of primary school children has been ditchedafter itwasaccidentallypublished.TheKey Stage1 grammar,punctuationand spellingtestwasscrappedbyschoolsministerNickGibbamidfiercecriticism fromunionsand teachers.MrGibbsaidtheincidentwasclearlyregretta-bleand that this yearspupilswouldnothavetositthespellingtest.Headded:Toremoveanyuncertaintyandclarifythesituationforschools,Ihavedecidedthatwewillremovetherequire-ment on them to administer the Key Stage 1grammar,punctuationand spelling test for thisyearonly.About 500,000 Year 2 pupils were due to take

the test as part of their Sats assessment this month.Itwasaccidentallyuploadedasasampleon the Department for Education website andthe blunder was only noticed when a teacherconductingatrialoftheexamnoticedonepupilappearedtoknowall theanswers. Itpromptedafiercebacklashagainstassessment inprimaryschools.TheStandardsandTestingAgencysaidithas launchedanurgent investigation intotheincident.ChiefexecutiveJenniferCouplandsaid:Webelieve this issuehas arisenas a result ofhuman error by a member of staff within theagencyandafailuretofollowappropriateclear-anceprocesses.

Council Considers Housing Options For Wider Page Hall Area

Minister Scraps Leaked Spelling Test

Measles Cases Are On The Rise

Sheffield Central MP PaulBlomfieldschangetobenefitrules, helping thousands ofterminally ill people, cameintoeffectlastmonth. A loophole in benefit ruleshas meant that some termi-nally ill claimants entitled toextra financial support havebeen waiting up to eight

weeks before receiving it. After pressure fromMrBlomfield,theGovernmentchangedthelawsothatterminallyillclaimantswillgettheextrasupport immediately. The changewas includedintheGovernmentsBudgetandwillaffectabout4,000peopleacrossthecountry. The hardship being caused by the rules wasraised with Mr Blomfield by Sheffield CitizensAdvice,whichhassupportedanumberoftermi-

nally illbenefitclaimantswho lostoutonextrasupport.PaulBlomfieldsaid:Startingtodaytherewillbealittlemorehumanityinthebenefitssystemforpeople intheirfinaldays. Itwillmeansomuchtothepeopleaffected.Itcouldbethedifferencebetweenbeingable toafford to travel toseealovedoneforthelasttimeorthepeaceofmindofsettlinghouseholdbills.IdliketothankShef-fieldCitizensAdviceforraisingthisissueonbe-halfofterminallyillpeople.FrancesPotter,HeadofServiceDeliveryatShef-fieldCitizensAdvice&LawCentresaid:Todaysrulechangewillhelppeopleintheirfinalweeksreceivethecashtheyneedintimetoremainasindependent aspossible, get their affairs in or-derandreachouttofamilyandfriends.Itsgreatto seeour campaignhasbeenunderstood andactedon.

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BUYING A HOUSEMohammed Mahroof BSc (Hons) MRICS Consultant

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This month I am going to concentrate on the technical side of sur-veying, and in particular, residential surveys and valuations. Most readers will resonate with this, as most of you will have either bought or sold a house.In many people's minds there are a lot of misconceptions about the reasons for a residential survey and valuation, with many buy-ers either not understanding or not bothering with a survey. The misconceptions are:

A survey is like a guarantee.A survey is purely a way to find reason to reduce the house price.A survey enables the surveyor to find trivial problems for a big fee.If I've got my mortgage arranged I don't need a survey.

All these statements are wrong.

A Homebuyer's Report or a building condition report is provided to minimise the chances of a buyer finding unpleasant surprises if defects in property come to light after purchase. A report will provide peace of mind.

There are many defects which an untrained person may not spot. But there are common defects which are very expensive to rectify such as dry rot, wet rot, damp, structural problems. There are times when you hear of horror stories where people have bought

properties and have been burdened with substantial bills for prob-lems they did not expect. Therefore, money spent on a survey is a good investment because a house purchase would be one of big-gest transactions in your life.

The survey should be carried out by a chartered surveyor with ex-pertise in residential property. Just as a side note, it takes 5-6 years to qualify as a chartered surveyor, and many years of experience to be regarded as an expert.

Now moving on to the types of residential surveys and valuations you can commission.

RICS Homebuyers ReportA survey concentrating on urgent and significant items, providing a concise report including an overall opinion and valuation, suitable for standard construction properties. This is arguably the most common survey that is commissioned.

Building SurveyThis is a more detailed survey and report format, including com-ments on construction, repair and maintenance which includes a photographic appendix and valuation if required. This survey is suitable for most ages and type of property and can take up to a day to carry out, so it is very comprehensive.

Pre-sale ReportA limited inspection and report, to highlight issues likely to be raised on a prospective purchasers mortgage valuation inspection, to enable these to be addressed if appropriate.

Valuation ReportThis is a limited report which will give you a value but it is unlikely to comment any further. This is suitable for people who are com-

petent in the property market and would an opinion on value for peace of mind.

There are many other types of valuations which not many people will have had cause to come across. These are:

i) acquisition valuations ii) probate valuations iii) matrimonial/partnership proceedings iv) taxation v) Charities Act vi) sales by auction and tender vii) compulsory purchase valuations viii) valuations for bank purposes

Clearly this is not an exhaustive list and there are other types of valuations.

The question you need to ask is, is it worth spending anything be-tween 50,000 to 1,000,000 and not getting a survey for a fee of between 500 - 2,500. Most people would agree that this is a no-brainer but the reality is that many people do not have a survey carried out which can lead to major problems in the future. Good advice would be to have a survey carried out.

This is only a short guide. For further advice please contact a char-tered surveyor.

In future articles I will talk about other types of surveys and valu-ations, to include development appraisals, rent reviews and lease renewal, investment appraisals and many more.

As ever, if you want to contact me please call me on 0114 2760151/0787 901 5095 or through ILM.

Representatives from 175 countries met last month at the UN to sign the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and made clear the urgency of taking action to stop global warming.In order for the accord to take effect, at least 55 countries responsible for 55 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions must complete the ratification process. So far at least 15 countries, mostly small island states, have already done so. The two countries leading the world in emissions of greenhouse gases, the US and China, commit-ted themselves on Friday to complete the ratifi-cation process this year.The speeches by world leaders highlighted their sense of urgency about the need to stop global warming and go beyond the commitments of the Paris Agreement.Record global temperatures. Record ice loss. Record carbon levels in the atmosphere. We are in a race against time, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said. Today is a day for our children and grandchildren and all generations to come. Together, let us turn the aspirations of Paris into action. As you show by the very act of signing

today, the power to build a better world is in your hands, Ban said.France was given the honour to sign the pact first, in recognisation of its hosting of the UN cli-mate change conference in Paris in December 2015, which gave birth to the pact after nearly two weeks of tough negotia-tions.The more than 60 lead-ers and hundreds of na-tional representatives meeting in the chamber of the General Assembly

listened to a strong speech by actor Leonardo Di-Caprio, a UN Messenger of Peace on the subject of climate change. This is the only body that can do what is needed. You, sitting in this very hall. The world is now watching. You will either be lauded by future generations, or vilified by them, he said.Many leaders underscored the need to go far beyond what was established by the Paris Agree-ment, which among other measures set a world-wide commitment to keep the worlds average temperature increase well below the two de-grees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit it to 1.5 degrees Celsius.However, there remain quite a few obstacles for the achievement of this ambitious goal, particu-larly the divergence between developed and de-veloping countries over thorny issues like fund-ing, responsibility and technology transfer.Scientists said the monthly global temperature record has kept being broken over the past 11 months, and that 2015 has become the planets warmest year since the late 19th century.

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British men are dangerously ignorant of the prostate gland, according to a men's health charity.The gland is crucial as it helps produce semen and is involved in ejaculation but it is also the leading cause of cancer in men, with 40,000 diagnosed each year, Prostate Cancer UK says. A survey by the charity showed nearly one in five men did not even know they had a prostate and men were "blind" to the risk of cancer. Nearly 11,000 men die from prostate cancer each year.The gland, which is about the size of a walnut, sits below the bladder and in front of the rectum.It produces the fluid that nourishes sperm.

The survey of 1,900 men found:92% were clueless about the gland's role54% did not know where it was17% did not know they had a pros-tate

It can have few symptoms in the early stages, and because of its lo-cation most symptoms are linked to urination:needing to urinate more often, espe-cially at nightneeding to run to the toiletdifficulty in starting to urinateweak urine flow or taking a long time while urinatingfeeling your bladder has not emptied fully

Prostate Cancer UK said "Men are very ignorant about prostate cancer and it's dangerous because it is actually the most common cancer in men. A man in his 30s with none of the risk factors shouldn't be overly worried - but for men at higher risk, they should have a conversation with their GP or one of our specialist nurses."If they have a family history, are black [black men are twice as likely to develop prostate cancer as the overall population] or are over 50, then, generally, they should be thinking about having a conversation."As a country, we need to wake up and stop men dying needlessly. Ignoring prostate cancer won't beat it - only fighting it will."

PROSTATE AWARENESS DANGEROUSLY LOW

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Fast food chain KFC launched an investigation after a BBC researcher was served ice with bac-teria from faeces on it.The discovery was made at the KFC branch in Birmingham's Martineau Place by researchers from BBC One's Rip Off Britain show.They were looking into food hygiene standards at several big name takeaways and coffee shops. Most of the samples turned up low and harm-less levels of bacteria, they said.On examination, scientists found high levels of bacteria in the ice. The presence of faecal colif-orm suggests that there's faecal contamination

either on the water that made the ice, or the ice itself, and so it increases the risk of getting sick from consuming such ice.In a statement KFC told the programme that it was "extremely disappointed" by the ice test re-sults adding that it had "immediately launched an investigation".KFC also said they were undertaking "a retrain-ing programme with all team members on our standards for touch point cleaning and proce-dures". The restaurant chain added that it takes "food safety and hygiene extremely seriously".

Restaurants should offer free tap water to fami-lies eating out rather than waiting for customers to ask for it, says a body representing councils in England and Wales. They say this would offer a healthy alternative to sugary drinks.Councils, which have responsibility for public health, want restaurants to do their bit to tackle childhood obesity. All licensed premises have to provide free tap water in England, Wales and Scotland - but not Northern Ireland.Yet one in five people are not aware of the rules, says the Local Government Association. And a survey found that 15% of people who usually drink tap water at home never think of asking for water in cafes and restaurants.While most restaurants will happily provide a glass of tap water on request, we're saying it shouldn't be something you have to ask for. Some people may be too embarrassed or find it awkward to ask for tap water. Others may sim-

ply forget it's an option. Water brings important health benefits and keeps people hydrated. For children it's an alternative to a sugary drink, while for adults it might dissuade them from or-dering another alcoholic drink.The LGA has previously called for tap water to be made more available in schools, nurseries and children's centres.It wants the government to introduce initiatives to encourage children to drink more water as part of its childhood obesity strategy, which has been delayed and will probably not be published until the summer.The Chancellor, George Osborne, recently an-nounced a new sugar tax on the soft drinks in-dustry to help tackle childhood obesity. It will be introduced in 2018. One in 10 children in Eng-land is obese at the start of primary school and that rises to one in five by the age of 11.

Thousands of families turn to charity for basics such as beds and clothes.Northern cities are home to the highest numbers of vulnerable children and families but southern and coastal areas are facing hidden poverty, analysis shows. The cities in the North of England, Midlands and Scotland which have the highest numbers of families in crisis - defined as being on a very low income and dealing with complex so-cial issues - include Sheffield, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow and Bradford, according to an analysis of 10 years of applications to the grant-giving char-ity Buttle UK. Lone parents account for nearly

two thirds of crisis cases (63%) and almost half of families who apply (44%) lack basic material needs such as beds, washing machines, cookers, fridge freezers and childrens clothing.The report also identifies five main drivers of family crisis - parental problems with physical or mental health, learning difficulties or an inability to cope (56% of grants), children with health or development issues (17%), young people facing estrangement or isolation (15%), children with behavioural or emotional problems (7%) and abuse or neglect (5%).

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Hidden Poverty

Since the coalition government between Tory and -Lib-DEM's, we have seen growing inequality and injustice for young people. Nether Edge and Sharrow Labour Party are pleased that in our area it will be different. We value our young people as they are our future. In March 2016 a grant was approved by Sheffield City Council to provide budgets for a number of projects for the youth. An independent organisa-tion PET-XI has been commissioned to deliver 2 fantastic tailored projects for our Children.Homework Club 15 sessions once a week (From September 2016) Target Group (12 15 years old) Week 1 - MathWeek 2 - EnglishWeek 3 - MathWeek 4 EnglishHelping young people in to employment/ Ap-prenticeship / Career Advise 15 session once a

week (Designed for 16-20 years old) This would include: -Team building, E&D, CV Building, Nutrition and healthy lifestyle, Money management and budgeting, problem solving, Communication, Customer service, Behaviours and image, Interview techniques, Job search and applications, Job search and application

And for all ages and all the community there will be a Nether Edge and Sharrow Carnival. 10 workshops will be held with a final event in November. This as a community carnival and chil-drens workshops will create the fancy dresses and Lantern making. Also includes cultural and creative activities that will aim to engage local people. The workshops will be starting mid Sep-tember, so there is momentum and excitement about the event for November. For information please contact Gary Drake ; [email protected]

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Adele has been named Britains richest ever fe-male musician - but is one of only three solo women to make it onto a new list of the top 50 wealthiest pop stars in the British Isles. The Hello singer is estimated to be worth 85 million, 35 million up from a year ago, putting her in 30th place on the Music Millionaires Top 50 list from The Sunday Times. She is also ranked at the top of the Young Music Rich List of performers aged 30 and under this year. Men dominate the list, and members of male bands by and large. Adele is the exception. No woman has been increasing her wealth like Adele - shes even outstripping young male performers.Enya is still Irelands wealthiest female performer with a fortune of 91 million, earning her the 28th spot, while Australian singer Kylie Minogue is worth 55 million and at position number 42. Minogue is tied alongside Coldplays Guy Berry-

man, Jonny Buckland and Will Champion, and The Rolling Stoness Ronnie Wood. Sir Paul McCa-rtney and his wife Nancy Shevell top the list once again, with a joint fortune of 760 million, which is up 30 million from last year. Irish rockers U2 share a worth of 500 million landing them in third position, with Sir Elton ranked fourth with his fortune of 280 million. The Rolling Stones - Sir Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood - have a combined fortune of 630 million, making them the wealthiest band in Brit-ain and Ireland.

During her reign, the Queen has travelled more than 1 million miles on official trips, visiting 106 of the 193 current official members of the United Nations.

Overweight patients and smok-ers are becoming soft targets for NHS savings, the Royal College of Surgeons has warned. Their health is suffering as more than a third of clinical commissioning groups are denying or delaying routine surgery to patients until they lose weight or stop smoking. The practice, which affects com-mon procedures such as hip and knee replacements, contravenes national clinical guidance, the RCS says. While it is difficult to cat-egorically prove such policies are aimed at sav-ing money, it is unlikely to be a coincidence that many financially challenged CCGs are restricting access to surgery. Our worry is that smokers and overweight patients are becoming soft tar-gets for NHS savings RCS say.

According to the College, 34% of the 200 health bodies that took part in the Freedom of Informa-tion survey had policies restricting access to surgery by body mass index or smoking status. More than a fifth set mandatory weight limits on patients who can be referred for hip or knee replace-ments - nearly double the number who imposed restrictions in 2014. NHS surgical treatment should be based on clinical guidance and patients should be dealt with on

a case by case basis. In some cases patients might need surgery in order to help them to do exercise and lose weight. There is no clinical, or value for money, justification for refusing to fund hip or knee replacements based on BMI or smoker status.

All diesel cars tested after the Volkswagen emis-sions scandal exceed laboratory pollution limits in real-world conditions, a study shows. None of the 37 top-selling vehicles met the legal nitrogen oxide level of 180mg/km when observed out on the road, the Department for Transport report revealed. The measurements were all substan-tially higher than those recorded in the labora-tory, according to the research. The worst per-former was the Vauxhall Insignia, which emitted more than 1,800 mg/km.The 1 million investigation found no evidence that car manufacturers other than Volkswagen

fitting devices to cheat emissions tests. But it did reveal the widespread use of systems to prevent engine damage, which can also lead to higher emissions in the real-world when the tempera-ture is lower than during the approved laborato-ry test. Even the best performer, the Citroen C4, was found to emit around three times the legal laboratory level. Real-world emissions tests will be introduced next year although diesel cars will be allowed to pollute more than double the legal level because of problems reducing emissions in the short-term.

More than half of drivers act more aggressively behind the wheel than they do elsewhere, ac-cording to new research. Nearly a third admit to swearing at strangers while in their car and more than a quarter shout at others while driving. However, one in eight would do so face to face. A third have beeped their horn aggressively and one in ten deliberately tailgated another vehicle.Psychologists have known for years that cor-nered animals behave aggressively and be-ing trapped in a metal box in heavy traffic can change even the most mild-mannered of drivers.The findings come from a survey of more than

2,000 drivers by Churchill Car Insurance. Excuses for driving aggression included the belief that the other person probably could not hear them and feeling protected inside their car, the report found. Psychologists say the key to avoiding ag-gression was not to over-react. "If we became angry at every perceived injustice that occurred to us on the road we would damage our mental and physical health and probably end up in an accident.The only way to make driving safe and more tol-erable on our congested roads is to show each other patience and consideration.

Drivers More Aggressive Behind The Wheel Than Face To Face

Every Diesel Car Breaks Pollution Limits

Overweight And Smokers Are Becoming Soft Targets For NHS

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Adele Named Britains Richest Ever Woman Musician With 85M Fortune

Smartphones and tablets are starting to replace PCs and laptops, new figures suggest. They are now the only devices used by one in six people to go online, according to an Ofcom study. The figure is almost treble of that recorded last year. Seven in ten of us now have a smart-phone, which is the most popular way to ac-cess social media, while mobile phones have overtaken the TV set as the device people would miss most.Ofcom also found that half of adults who use search engines do not realise that the top items on many results pages are adverts or sponsored links. it indicated there is a need for people to be more aware or savvy about the content they are accessing online, the report said, There has also been a one in ten increase in the proportion of internet users who say they only use websites or apps that

they have used before. The trend, which is par-ticularly prominent in over-25s, points to a nar-rowing use of the internet, Ofcom concluded.

Death of the PC?


The humble Abdul Sattar Edhi has served as a beacon of hope for millions in the country over the last many decades. His is the name that brings the highest level of pride to one when dis-cussing heroic Pakistani figures. Mr Edhi has suf-fered through uncertain health in recent times, which has saddened the nation and Pakistanis stand united in praying for his health. The nation also hopes that Mr Edhi, a true national treasure, will also be honoured for his selfless dedication to humanitarian causes by being awarded with the Nobel Peace Prize, an honour that he should have been bestowed with a long time ago.However, the humility of the man hailing from a small village in Bantva, Gujarat, is so immense that he would respond to such wishes by saying that he is a human first and serving mankind is simply the purpose of his life. Mr Edhi has said in the past that he does not need any award for his work and that he has received enough in the way of contentment and life satisfaction. In a coun-

try where greed, connivance, selfishness and the survival of the fittest are often seen in practice, Mr Edhis work counters this stereotype. Pakista-nis from every background will have only praises to sing of the man as his work exceeds any man-made divisions such as nationality and class. Whether it is his orphanages, world-class ambu-lance service, homes for the elderly, shelters for various vulnerable groups or clinics, Mr Edhi and his crew have come to citizens rescue regardless of their religious, cultural or ethnic affiliations.Mr Edhi deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for his devotion to humanity spanning six decades unmatched by any other Pakistani and few individuals worldwide. For Pakistanis, he ranks among the worlds greatest heroes, such as Mother Teresa and Mahatma Gandhi. Indubita-bly, it would be the biggest regret for Pakistanis and all those who have any knowledge of Mr Edhis feats, if he does not win the Nobel Prize, which he so richly deserves.

Britain is undertaking the worlds largest health imaging study with the launch of the biggest ever collection of scans of internal human organs.The $61 million project will transform the way scientists study a wide range of diseases, includ-ing dementia, arthritis, cancer, heart attacks and strokes, said Britains Medical Research Council (MRC). The project is being funded by the MRC, the Welcome Trust and the British Heart Founda-tion.It will involve imaging the brain, heart, bones, ca-rotid arteries and abdominal fat of 100,000 cur-rent participants of UK Biobank, a project set up in 2006 by the MRC and Welcome Trust to cre-ate a research resource of half a million people across Britain to improve health.A spokesman for MRC said the multi-organ scans would be analysed alongside the vast data al-ready collected from UK Biobank participants. This extra layer of data, for all health scientists to access, will give new perspectives on the best

way to prevent and treat multi-faceted condi-tions. It will also spark novel ways to analyse and interpret scans, with potential benefits for re-search as well as for the investigation of patients in the future. This imaging will help understand risk factors that could prevent future diseases, just as the discov-ery of smoking and the link to cancer has changed the entire prevalence of that disease. The MRC said this large-scale study would improve re-searchers understanding of what happens in the brain before dementia, stroke and other neuro-logical disorders are diagnosed. It could result in the development of new treatments or preventa-tive measures.For the last 10 years, UK Biobank has gathered huge quantities of data on its 500,000 partici-pants including their lifestyle, weight, height, diet, physical activity and cognitive function as well as genetic data from blood samples.

Deaths in England and Wales hit a 12-year high last year, triggering a drop in life expectancy for men and women. There was a surge in deaths be-tween 2014 and 2015, with flu claiming the lives of more people aged 75 and over. than usual. As a result, life expectancy fell by 0.2 years for men, down to 79.3 years, and 0.3 years for women, down to 82.9 years. Dr Richard Pebody, head of flu surveillance for Public Health England, said: "Winter 2014/15 was unusual because the circu-lating flu strain also drifted, making the vaccine 34% effective, lower than the typical 50% we had seen in recent previous years.An outbreak of flu can have a big impact, espe-cially on those who are most vulnerable or expe-riencing other illnesses, such as dementia.

Across England and Wales, there was a rise of 28,189 deaths in 2015, up from 501,424 deaths in 2014 to 529,613 in 2015. This is the highest number since 2003 and the highest percentage increase since 1967 to 1968. The vast majority of the extra deaths in 2015 were registered in the first three months of the year. There were 24,065 more deaths in the first three months of 2015 compared with the same period in 2014, with 11,865 of these extra deaths registered in Janu-ary alone, when flu was circulating at its highest levels.These findings serve as a stark reminder of the need for good community care to support the most vulnerable.

According to UN estimates, India will become the most populous country in the world - overtak-ing China - in just 14 years' time, when it will have about 1.45 billion inhabitants.

The Miraculous Night JourneyMiraj un Nabi

The Benefactor for the worldsThe most distinguished and illustrious

Muhammad Noor un ala- Noor Oh crown and glory of the universe

The most sublime Oh eminent one God sends prayers and peace

Always and foreverEngaged in salaatImmersed in love

Prostrating down to the almighty above The fragrant night, waited courteously for the prophet to take rest

Secretly, ALLAH had put the sky to the test A volcano of light erupted with millions of glistening flecks

Angel Jibraeel had forwarded a message from ALLAH The Prophet were to embark on a trek

Rasool Allah mounted the prodigious buraaqA beautiful buraaq with flapping white wings, like a thousand

diamonds dazzling awaiting for the king

The Prophet flew to masjid Al-Aqsa He led the prayer with an awe inspiring power

The Prophet led the Immamat with blessings that would shower Advancing towards the holy sky reaching for the divine

Ascending through the majestic clouds To the throne that radiates and shines.

Two blazing lights of intense whiteAn intoxicating union of an immortal light

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Were all familiar with the old proverb "Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise". But since the advent of electricity, the amount of sleep we are getting has been in steady decline.We spend nearly a third of our lives asleep but how much sleep an individual takes and actually needs can vary greatly.Da Vinci, Edison, Napoleon and Margaret Thatch-er all survived on less than four hours a night but many of us aren't getting enough shut-eye to function properly.Sleep is our bodys way of maintaining impor-tant cognitive skills such as speech, memory and thinking. While asleep you move through a series of sleep phases lasting 90-120 mins. Each cycle consists of light sleep, deep sleep and a dream state known as REM sleep (Rapid Eye Movement) which allow our brains to digest and process in-formation.

A shift in cultural attitudes, coupled with an on-demand 24/7 lifestyle and technology at our fin-gertips has changed the way we view sleep. It's now seen as something we can do without and skipping it has become the norm. The problem is sleep isn't optional, it's a crucial biological func-tion, and more than 28 million people in Britain are believed to be sleep deprived.In many cultures an afternoon nap or siesta is a way of life and the health benefits are impressive with increased stamina, reduced heart disease, improved mental ability and better moods.Studies have shown that a one hour nap can ac-tually improve our mental alertness by up to 10 hours.So the next time you're being chastised for nod-ding off, remember this some of the world's greatest minds have been advocates of the pow-er nap including Leonardo da Vinci who is said to have taken a 20 minute nap every four hours.

Lots of mammals sleep irregularly throughout the day too, it's just us humans that choose to sleep in large chunks throughout the night.We're actually pre-programmed to sleep twice a day with our perfect nap zones around 2am and 2pm which explains why we're often tired after lunch, especially after eating carbohy-drates which contain tryptophan that can make us drowsy.So, getting closer to eight hours of sleep a night can make a huge differ-ence to your health in just a few days and potentially be even more benefi-cial than hitting the gym. Remember, if you're feeling sleepy during the day it's your body's way of telling you that you need more sleep.

Councils need 230 times more than the 50m pledged to tackle potholesCouncils claim they need 230 times the 50m pledged by ministers to fix potholes across Eng-land. The Department for Transport said the cash would pay for one million potholes to be fixed in England over the next year. While the Local Government Association (LGA) welcomed the announcement, it claimed councils would only be able to patch up inadequate roads - not resurface them. While 50m is a step in the right direction, councils need more than 230 times that amount to cover the 11.8bn cost to bring our roads up to scratch.The South West is getting the most money at 8.4m, while the North East is receiving the least at 3m. Breakdown organisa-tions and the Road Haulage As-

sociation welcomed the extra cash but agreed it was not enough - with the AA calling it a drop in the ocean. Transport Secretary Patrick McLough-lin said the 50m was part of an unprecedented investment of 6.1bn for local roads over the next five years.

UK consumers using their mobile phones in Eu-rope will see reductions in their bills from 30th April. Further caps are coming into effect on roaming - or connection - charges within all 28 countries of the European Union (EU).From June next year, roaming charges in the EU will be abolished completely.The government said that those making calls, downloading data or texting would save mil-lions of pounds in charges following the latest changes. "Roughly a million Brits stay the night in Europe every day, and they spend around 350m a year on roaming charges," said Ed Vaizey, the minister for the digital economy. "So by realising these changes, we're going to save British consumers millions of pounds a year."Consumers pay roaming charges whenever they connect to an operator based abroad. The charges are in addition to the cost of the call it-self, and for short calls they can make up a large proportion of the overall fee.The biggest reductions will be for people down-loading data - such as emails, pictures or social media - where the roaming charge will be cut by about 75%.Charges for outgoing phone calls will be cut by a similar amount. The charge for texting will be reduced by about 66%.

So whereas those making a phone call in Europe would previously have paid roughly 16.5p to get connected, they will now pay just 4p.Data downloads, which previously cost a maxi-mum of 17.4p, will also now cost 4p.When the call charges themselves are taken into consideration, the government says the average total cost of a phone call should fall by more than half. Not all customers will see a reduction, however, as some operators include roaming charges within special packages. O2 said most of its customers would see immedi-ate reductions, while EE said the majority of its customers would not be affected. Three already provides free roaming for most of its customers in a limited number of countries.ImagesThe controls on charges are being introduced under an EU regulation - not a directive - which means they have not been specifically incorpo-rated into UK law. So if the UK voted to leave the EU, it could decide whether it wanted to keep them or not. The Vote Leave campaign said the UK would be able to retain the price caps if it wanted to. "These charges are being abolished across Europe and abroad. There is no evidence to suggest that they will go up if we vote leave," said Vote Leave.

Mobile Phone Roaming Charges Cut Within EU

EU roaming charges from 30 April 2016

Service Previous maximum New maximum charge (approx) charge (approx)

Outgoing phone calls 16.5p 4pIncoming call 4p 1pData download 17.4p 4pText 5p 2p

source: EE/Vodafone/ O2

Is 50m Enough To Tackle Potholes?

Early To Bed, Early To Rise


It is quite evident that Nawaz Sharif is not will-ing to give in to the opposition pressure. He has already addressed the nation twice since the Panama Papers leak. To many, it is reminiscent of his embattled days in the twilight of his first term in office in 1993. The parallel may not be fully rel-evant here, but what is common is the desperate situation in which the prime minister has landed himself.Sharif has never been a great communicator. But his speech last week betrayed a perceptible sense of despair as he struggled to defend him-self and his family against the allegation of graft. It is not merely an issue of being implicated in a scandal. The charges against the prime minister have come when he already has enough prob-lems each one more difficult to resolve than the other. It now appears that he is fighting a desperate battle in the face of growing political opposition.Apparently conceding to the oppositions de-mand, Sharif has now called upon the chief jus-tice to appoint a judicial commission to investi-gate the allegations of corruption. He says he is willing to step down if any wrongdoing is proved against him.

It sounds quite rational: a sitting prime minister presenting himself before a court of inquiry for the first time in the countrys history. But that gracious offer has failed to calm a vociferous op-position. There is still no clarity about the scope of the investigation to be undertaken by the judi-cial commission that is yet to be formed. It seems that the commission will not be only probing the Panama Papers leak but all the corruption charg-es spanning over the past several decades.That takes away the focus from the Panamagate scandal which directly involves the Sharif family. Moreover, it is not certain that the chief justice would respond positively to the prime ministers request given his earlier refusal to get the Su-preme Court involved in the graft investigation. Besides, the commission has already become controversial even before it has been formed, thereby making it more difficult for the chief jus-tice to reverse his previous decision.There is no indication yet of the government agreeing to the opposition demand for framing mutually acceptable Terms of Reference (ToR) for the commission. This stand-off seems to have worsened with Imran Khan threatening to take to the streets. Meanwhile, Sharif has also decided to go to the masses to counter the opposition, making the situation more precarious.It is certainly the biggest challenge Sharif has faced in his third term in office. The situation is far more serious than it was during the 2014 Im-ran-Qadri dharna. This time he and his family are directly implicated in the scandal with not much to defend himself with against the allegations of ill-gotten foreign wealth. He is on a sticky wicket with his moral authority at its lowest.What could still save him though is his over-whelming majority in parliament. Furthermore, though the PPP and the PTI appear to be united on the demand for limiting the scope of the pro-posed judicial commission to the investigation of the Panama Papers scandal and the sources of Sharifs foreign wealth, the PPP is not willing to take to the streets. That effectively leaves the PTI alone in the field to challenge Sharif.For sure, the PTIs mass support base has re-mained intact despite the setback the party had received during the prolonged dharna and as a

result of its policy of perpetual agitation. Its im-pressive show of strength in Islamabad last week on the 20th anniversary of the partys founding has proved detractors wrong. But can the party on its own bring out enough people to put the government under pressure? That is not a cer-tainty.A major challenge for the prime minister is how to deal with the situation if the stalemate over the formation of the judicial commission and its mandate persists. Sharifs own moral and legal legitimacy is at stake if the Panamagate scandal remains unresolved.Another factor adding to Sharifs worries is the role of the military in the current scenario. It is quite obvious that the generals will not sit on the fence watching the political crisis affecting gov-ernance. The unprecedented statement by the army chief calling for across-the-board account-ability is quite ominous. Many analysts see it as a warning to the government.It is quite interesting that the names of some sen-ior army officers sacked on corruption charges through an internal inquiry surfaced soon after Gen Raheel Sharifs accountability statement. Such actions are routine in the military, but they are never made public. Though the news was not officially released by the ISPR, it is quite obvious that the leak was a deliberate move to claim the high moral ground. Widespread media coverage of the action was meant to boost the image of the army and add pressure on the government for a conclusive investigation into the Panama Papers.The Panamagate scandal has changed the entire political dynamics in the country. Until the leaks, the balance of power seemed to have tilted more towards the civilian government though the mili-tary continued to maintain an upper hand in in-ternal security matters. But with the credibility and legitimacy of the government in question, the situation allows the military greater space.With both Sharif and the PTI taking their battle to the streets, there is little hope of the political cri-sis being defused very soon. It is dj vu all over again for Sharif who lost power twice in the past halfway through his terms as a result of confron-tation between the various centres of power. The situation may be heading towards the same end if the political parties fail to reach an agreement on an impartial and transparent investigation into the scandal.A prolonged political stand-off may irreversibly damage the democratic process in the country. A leadership tainted by allegations of corruption cannot protect the system. Can Sharif survive this summer of discontent? The situation does not augur well for the third-time prime minister.Zahid HussainDawn News

Sharifs Summer Of Discontent

Police forces across the country have launched a campaign to tackle fraud related to Hajj.Around 25,000 British Muslims make the pil-grimage to Makkah in Saudi Arabia each year and many will book their travel arrangements over the coming months.Action Fraud - the UK's fraud reporting centre - was informed about 49 cases of Hajj fraud from April 2015 to last month. The average loss was over 2,600 and hotspots for offending were London, Birmingham, Manchester and Black-burn. But detectives believe the extent of the problem is much worse than the reported cases. Law enforcement and figures within the Mus-lim community remain convinced these num-bers represent just the tip of the iceberg, with many victims feeling too embarrassed, ashamed or frightened to report what has happened to them.To try and break down remaining barriers, 16 police forces will be engaging with their local Muslim communities through meetings and via their own social and digital media channels.The campaign is being supported by the Brit-ish Council of Hajjis, travel association Abta and Atol, a financial protection scheme from the Civil Aviation Authority.South Yorkshire Police Sergeant Murtaza Awan said: Our message to people in South York-shire planning to perform Hajj later this year is to please do your research before booking any-thing, and talk to people you know who have al-ready made the pilgrimage, for their advice.Well be distributing advice leaflets around lo-

cal mosques as part of the City of London Police campaign, to help prevent people falling victim to fraudsters. The leaflets are also available in seven languages, just go towww.southyorks.police.uk/hajj to find these. If you do need any further advice please call us on 101 and we can help.The best ways to protect yourself and loved ones from Hajj fraudsters is to:- Do your research dont book without carry-ing out some basic check on your travel agency/tour operator. Go online to see if other people have commented on their services and check the company is a member of ABTA.- If you are booking a flight-based package make sure your travel company is ATOL (Air Travel Or-ganisers Licensing) protected by the Civil Avia-tion Authority.- Get everything in writing and make sure your flight details, accommodation and Hajj visa are valid.- Do not pay the travel company by cash or by direct bank transfer into an individuals account as if they turn out to be fraudulent it will be vir-tually impossible to get your money back.

Atol's head of compliance, commented: "It is really important that anyone looking to travel to Mecca this September as part of a Hajj pil-grimage looks beyond the price, c hecks that the travel business has Atol protection and ensures they receive an Atol certificate once they pay any money towards their trip."

Pilgrims Warned Over Scams Linked To Hajj

Anything but a win is unthinkable in Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough where a parliamen-tary by-election is being held to find a replace-ment for Harry Harpham, who died in February less than a year after being elected its MP.At the general election Mr Harpham won with a majority of 13,807 and secured more than 56% of the votes.The elections will take place in the shadow of the looming referendum on Britain's EU mem-bership which is held just seven weeks later.Deep divisions within the Conservative Par-ty - thrust into the public gaze by Iain Duncan Smith's dramatic resignation - may affect the party's attempts to build on last year's poll-de-fying general election victory.In London, both Mr Goldsmith and Mr Johnson are pro-Brexit - at odds with Prime Minister Dav-id Cameron - while Labour's Mr Khan is in the "remain" camp.May's polls are an opportunity for the Liberal Democrats to show whether they are on the road to electoral recovery after the trauma of being almost wiped out at Westminster in 2015

after five years of coalition government with the Tories.The party, whose growth was built on local rep-resentation, has enjoyed some council by-elec-tion successes since but is fielding no candidate in nearly one in 10 of the councils holding elec-tions.The Greens' performance will also be under scrutiny after its million-plus votes at the West-minster poll translated only into the retention of its one Commons seat.It will be only the second time the police and crime commissioner elections have taken place. The first time was in November 2012 after the new police commissioner role was created.Those polls were mired in controversy over a low turnout and a lack of information for voters. Two subsequent by-elections have failed to in-spire the voting public, recording low turnouts.The PCC election due in Greater Manchester has been cancelled as the commissioner's powers are due to be transferred to a new directly-elect-ed mayor next year. London similarly has no PCC as powers overseeing the Met fall to the mayor.

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Almost one third (30 per cent) of all deaths from food-borne diseases are in children under the age of five years, despite the fact that they make up only nine per cent of the global population, according to a report of the World Health Or-ganization (WHO).The report estimated the burden of food-borne diseases caused by 31 agents bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins and chemicals stated that each year as many as 600 million, or almost one in 10 people in the world, fell ill after consuming contaminated food. Of these, 420,000 people die, including 125,000 children under the age of five years.Until now, estimates of food-borne diseases were vague and imprecise. This concealed the true human costs of contami-nated food. While the burden of food-borne diseases is a pub-lic health concern globally, the WHO African and South-East Asia regions have the highest incidence and highest death rates, including among children under the age of five years. These estimates are the result of a decade of work, including input from more than 100 ex-perts from around the world. They are conserva-tive and more needs to be done to improve the availability of data on the burden of food-borne diseases, the report added.Diarrheal diseases are responsible for more than half of the global burden of food-borne diseases, causing 550 million people to fall ill and 230,000 deaths every year. Children are at particular risk of food-borne diarrheal diseases, with 220m falling ill and 96,000 dying every year.Other major contributors to the global burden of food-borne diseases are typhoid fever, hepa-titis A, taenia solium (a tapeworm), and aflatoxin (produced by mould on grain that is stored in-appropriately). Certain diseases, such as those caused by non-typhoidal salmonella, are a public health concern across all regions of the world, in high and low-income countries alike, he added. Other diseases, such as typhoid fever, food-borne cholera, and those caused by patho-genic are much more common in low-income countries, while campylobacter is an important pathogen in high-income countries, he main-tained.

The risk of food-borne diseases is most severe in low and middle-income countries, linked to preparing food with unsafe water; poor hygiene and inadequate conditions in food production and storage lower levels of literacy and edu-cation, and insufficient food safety legislation or implementation of such legislation.Food-borne diseases can cause short-term symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting and di-arrhea (commonly referred to as food poison-ing), but can also cause longer-term illnesses,

such as cancer, kidney or liver failure, brain and neural disorders. These diseases may be more serious in children, pregnant women, and those who are older or have a weakened immune system, he added. Children who survive some of the more serious food-borne diseases might suffer from delayed physical and mental devel-opment, impacting their quality of life perma-nently, the report added.Food safety is a shared responsibility, said WHO. The reports findings underscored the global threat posed by food-borne diseases and rein-force the need for governments, the food indus-try and individuals to do more to make food safe and prevent food-borne diseases. It said that there remains a significant need for education and training on the prevention of food-borne diseases among food producers, suppliers, han-dlers and the general public. WHO is working closely with national governments to help set and implement food safety strategies and poli-cies that will in turn have a positive impact on the safety of food in the global market, it added.

Food-Borne Diseases Causing Havoc Worldwide

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COUNCILLORS SURGERIES

Burngreave surgeries are shared between Councillors Jackie Drayton, Ibrar Hussain and Talib Hussain and are held at:-

Burngreave Library, Spital Hill 2nd Saturday of the month from 11.00 a.m. -12.00 noon

Pakistan Advice Centre, 127 Page Hall Road 3rd Thursday of the month 2.00-3.00 p.m.

There are no surgeries during August.

A surgery is also held on 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month (except August) from 10.00 to 11.00 a.m. at Firth Park Advice Centre, 9 Stubbin Lane. (These surgeries are shared on a rota basis with Cllrs, Peter Price, Peter Rippon, Sioned-Mair Richards and Jackie Drayton. Councillors Alan Law and Chris Weldon also share the surgery on the 1st Thursday).

Cllr Jackie Drayton0114 2435388

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Good old fashioned Cadburys Roses are set for a brand new look. Cadburys Chocolate has been a long-selling sta-ple in Birminghams confectionary history. But now it seems the traditional chocolatiers are changing up their Roses selection.The new advances see alterations in the shape of two major favourites as well as the introduc-tion of sealed flow-wrappers with easy-tear jagged edges, in a move to address consumer com-plaints.As well as an outer revamp, customer favourites like Ha-zel in caramel and Coffee Escape have been privy to the make-over treatmentThe Sweet-treats have been redesigned with smooth contours to ensure they melt in the mouth easily and result in a longer moment of joy.Cadbury, said: Holding the chocolate in your mouth and letting it melt slightly before you bite will allow for maximum flavour and the moment of enjoyment will last even longer. Thats why

weve opted for this new design, as the more rounded and smoother shape fits better to the contours of your mouth, creating a better melt in the mouth experience.The 3 million makeover unravels the new pack-aging, which sees the blending of Cadburys sig-nature purple with the distinctive sky blue of the Roses Box. Cadbury, recently taken over by American firm

Kraft, has assured custom-ers that both pack sizes and recommended retail prices remain the same.Last year, the renowned chocolatiers caused out-rage amongst choc-lovers when it replaced tradition-al wrappers and reduced the tub size for the fourth time in four years.But Cadbury insisted the

wrapper makeover addressed complaints that chocolates were likely to fall out of the old fash-ioned foil-wrapping as well as stronger flavoured treats like Coffee Cream infusing with the other chocolate selections.

There are few companies that have changed the world as much as Apple. Started in a garage by a couple friends, it has since grown to be one of the biggest and most influential companies in the world. In terms of total assets, Apple is actually the worlds largest technology company. To paint an even more accurate picture, Apple has more cash in its pocket than the US government. Do you want some more fun facts? There are more than 1 billion Apple gadgets being used around the world right now. Of course, no big company or government is without criticism and Apple has had its fair share. From sweatshops to dubious tax practices, the companys reputation is no-where near as clean as its designs. But we wont go into that too much here. To-day were going to talk about those sleek, cool, incredible little gizmos and gadgets that Apple has taken over the world with. Youll soon see why Apple is richer than most countries. So whether youre a proven Apple maniac or not, get ready to dive into the world of i-this and i-that. These are some high tech facts about Apple and how it made technology cool!In July of 2011, Apple had more

cash in the bank than the US governmentBy using iTunes, you have agreed to not use Apple products to build nuclear weaponsSmoking near an Apple computer voids the war-rantyEmployees at Apple Headquarters earn an aver-age of $125,000 per yearEvery minute, Apple earns $300,0001983 brought the first iPhone design. It looked more like an iPad with a landline attached.Apple co-founder Ronald Wayne sold his shares for $800. Today they would have been worth $35 billion Apple can't use the iPhone trademark in Brazil because a company called Gradiente Eletronicas

registered it in 2000 The iPhone is nearly twice as expensive in Brazil as it is in the US A teenager in China sold his kidney to buy an iPhone Pilots like to use iPads as a re-placement to traditional pen and paperEvery iPhone ad has the time at 9:41 AM. This is when Steve Jobs unveiled it in 2007The processor for the iPhone is actually made by Samsung

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Ethical investing proves its worth and broadens its appeal.In the wake of the global financial crisis of 20072008, conven-tional banks lost much more than their capitalization. The abrupt demise of institutions once seen as bulwarks of the international financial system, along with government bailouts of many others, eroded public trust in banks, regulators and auditors alike.It took years of reforms to clean up bank portfolios and restore investor confidence. However, throughout the crisis, not a single Islamic financial institution required a bailout. While market regulators in Europe and North America were stiff-ening the rules for capital adequacy and liquidity risk, Islamic financial institutions were seizing the opportunity to grow their markets at home and abroad. Today, the rapid spread of Islamic finance in its various forms - banking, sukuk issuance and takaful - has shown the appeal of ethi-cal investing to Muslims and non-Muslims alike.Born in Egypt and Malaysia in the 1970s, Islamic finance has demonstrated that applying ethical principles to financial markets can provide a safe-guard from the kinds of abuses that led to the current crisis. Industry advocates argue that financial products and services that comply with Shariah law have thrived precisely because they are based on principles, not solely on maximizing prof-it. The concept of shared risk and rewards, they say, instills a sense of community and pro-motes financial inclusion.Though concentrated in the six countries of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) and Malaysia, the Islamic finance industrys assets have grown exponentially in recent years, from $200 billion in 2003 to $1.8 trillion by year-end 2013. The potential growth remains enor-mous, given that Islamic assets still represent only 1.25% of the global total.The ethical, risk-averse nature of Islamic finance was central in shielding the industry from the global crisis. The banks were spared, for example, from the global contagion of toxic deriva-tives, largely because Shariah law requires profit to derive from shared business risk in real assets and prohibits speculation. In the end, Islamic banks as a whole suffered only a dent in their bal-ance sheets, as a result of the slump in property markets.The demographics are also on their side. With 1.6 billion Muslims spread around the globe, most of whom still dont use banking services, 24% of the worlds people are a potential market. Islamic

banks have access to a huge pool of potential savings waiting to be mobilized.As global policymakers seek to press the reset button on capital-ism, the Islamic finance industry has adopted a more aggressive expansion strategy. Having already succeeded in niche markets, the industry is now spreading its wings worldwide and entering new segments of finance. Going globalThe year 2014 saw the first issue of a sovereign sukuk by a non-Muslim country, a watershed event for the industry. The United Kingdoms 200 million pound sterling issue had an order book of 2.3 billion pounds, showing the huge investor appetite for these securities. The UK issue was followed by similar ones in Luxem-

bourg, South Africa and Hong Kong. Senegal, meanwhile, car-ried out the first sukuk issue by a sub-Saharan African country.The United Kingdom has been a leader among non-Muslim countries in promoting Islamic finance. There are now six Is-lamic banks in Britain and 20 more that offer Shariah-com-pliant products and services. An Islamic index has been created on the London Stock Exchange and Islamic student loans have been introduced.UK Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hugo Swire called Islam-ic finance a fast-growing sec-tor that the British government considers of vital importance to the success and prosperity of the United Kingdom.Sukuk today accounts for 15% of the Islamic finance market worldwide. During 2015, global

issuance of sukuk is forecast to reach $120 billion, up from $114 billion in 2014. The appeal of the Islamic bond is such that it as of last year, it had been issued in 23 different currencies.

Takaful GrowthWith insurance penetration below 2% in the Middle East, the potential demand for takaful, or Shariah-compliant

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