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Ban mobile phones and wireless networks in schools, say European leaders
Ban mobile phones and wireless networks in schools, say European leaders
Mobile phones and computers with wireless internet connections pose a risk to human health and should be banned from schools, a powerful European body has ruled.
North-South divide in funding for adult social care?
Meals costs leaving a sour taste for Bradford family
As the council implements savings in its social care provision, £9.1m has been shaved off the adult services budget representing a cut of 7.5%.
Households will be given up to £10,000 to spend on home improvements
£10,000 payout for a green home revamp
By Tim Shipman
10 May 2011
Households will be given up to £10,000 to spend on home improvements under plans to be unveiled today.
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| Overhaul: Homeowners can benefit from modcons such as under-floor heating and efficient boilers. |
The money can be used to install energy-saving measures such as roof insulation, double glazing and cavity walls.But homeowners will also be able to benefit from desirable modcons such as under-floor heating and new efficient boilers. They could also get public cash to install water-efficient taps and showers, light fittings and draught proofing.
The Government says 14million homes will benefit. Homeowners will qualify if their houses can be made more energy efficient and energy costs can be cut, though not all will qualify for the full £10,000.
