16/07/2012
Other News In Brief
BBC Television Centre Sold For £200m
The BBC has sold its historic Television Centre premises in west London in a deal worth £200m.
Property developer Stanhope plc has bought the historic doughnut-shaped building, which dates back to 1960,, the corporation confirmed on Monday.
TV Centre – once the home of TV classics from Top of the Pops to Blue Peter and which once bore the blast from a car bomb – was put up for sale last year as part of the BBC's latest cost-cutting drive.
US Lobby Group Tries To Stop Plain Cigarette Packaging
A powerful US lobbying group, which bankrolls climate change sceptics and leading members of the Tea Party, is mobilising British opposition against plans to sell cigarettes in plain packs.
As the UK government considers the proposals, it has emerged the American Legislative Exchange Council (Alec), an organisation sponsored by big tobacco and other corporate interests, is playing a key role in trying to scupper them.
Supporters of the plans say they will deter young people from smoking. But opponents say there is little evidence this is the case and warn that generic packs will encourage counterfeiting.
Alec, which proclaims its "belief in the power of free markets and limited government to propel economic growth", has warned countries looking to impose plain packaging that they will be violating intellectual property provisions laid down by the World Trade Organisation, opening themselves to legal challenges.
Suicide Highest Among Older Men
The number of suicides and the prevalence of suicidal tendencies is rising faster among older men than in any other age group, according to research released in the week the government postponed its suicide prevention strategy.
Data from the Office for National Statistics shows that the number of suicides among men aged over 55 has risen by 12% over the past decade, while suicides by men aged under 34 dropped by 30%.
The mental health charity Calm said men aged 45 to 54 were still most likely to seriously consider taking their own life.
Charities and mental health experts are concerned that across all age ranges there are far more male than female suicides
The BBC has sold its historic Television Centre premises in west London in a deal worth £200m.
Property developer Stanhope plc has bought the historic doughnut-shaped building, which dates back to 1960,, the corporation confirmed on Monday.
TV Centre – once the home of TV classics from Top of the Pops to Blue Peter and which once bore the blast from a car bomb – was put up for sale last year as part of the BBC's latest cost-cutting drive.
US Lobby Group Tries To Stop Plain Cigarette Packaging
A powerful US lobbying group, which bankrolls climate change sceptics and leading members of the Tea Party, is mobilising British opposition against plans to sell cigarettes in plain packs.
As the UK government considers the proposals, it has emerged the American Legislative Exchange Council (Alec), an organisation sponsored by big tobacco and other corporate interests, is playing a key role in trying to scupper them.
Supporters of the plans say they will deter young people from smoking. But opponents say there is little evidence this is the case and warn that generic packs will encourage counterfeiting.
Alec, which proclaims its "belief in the power of free markets and limited government to propel economic growth", has warned countries looking to impose plain packaging that they will be violating intellectual property provisions laid down by the World Trade Organisation, opening themselves to legal challenges.
Suicide Highest Among Older Men
The number of suicides and the prevalence of suicidal tendencies is rising faster among older men than in any other age group, according to research released in the week the government postponed its suicide prevention strategy.
Data from the Office for National Statistics shows that the number of suicides among men aged over 55 has risen by 12% over the past decade, while suicides by men aged under 34 dropped by 30%.
The mental health charity Calm said men aged 45 to 54 were still most likely to seriously consider taking their own life.
Charities and mental health experts are concerned that across all age ranges there are far more male than female suicides
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14 June 2006
Bid to reduce suicides in young men
The government has launched a new drive in an attempt to reduce suicide rates in young men. Health Minister Rosie Winterton published a report outlining the findings of three pilots which have been looking at ways to reduce suicide rates in young men, in order to mark Men's Mental Health Week.
Bid to reduce suicides in young men
The government has launched a new drive in an attempt to reduce suicide rates in young men. Health Minister Rosie Winterton published a report outlining the findings of three pilots which have been looking at ways to reduce suicide rates in young men, in order to mark Men's Mental Health Week.
10 September 2012
£1.5m Investment Into Suicide Prevention Research
The government has announced an investment of £1.5m to explore how to prevent suicides among those most at risk of taking their own lives.
£1.5m Investment Into Suicide Prevention Research
The government has announced an investment of £1.5m to explore how to prevent suicides among those most at risk of taking their own lives.
25 January 2011
Female Suicide Bomber Suspected In Russian Blast
A female suicide bomber is believed to be responsible for the airport bombing in Russia which killed at least 35 people including one Briton. The blast, which took place at Domodedovo airport, left over 100 people injured. Russian authorities have said two Britons were among those killed however the Foreign Office can only confirm one.
Female Suicide Bomber Suspected In Russian Blast
A female suicide bomber is believed to be responsible for the airport bombing in Russia which killed at least 35 people including one Briton. The blast, which took place at Domodedovo airport, left over 100 people injured. Russian authorities have said two Britons were among those killed however the Foreign Office can only confirm one.
12 November 2010
Having Severe Acne May Increase Suicide Risk
Individuals who suffer from severe acne are at an increased risk of attempting suicide, according to a paper published on bmj.com today. The British Medical Journal study also finds that an additional risk may be present during and up to one year after treatment with isotretinoin, a commonly prescribed drug for severe acne.
Having Severe Acne May Increase Suicide Risk
Individuals who suffer from severe acne are at an increased risk of attempting suicide, according to a paper published on bmj.com today. The British Medical Journal study also finds that an additional risk may be present during and up to one year after treatment with isotretinoin, a commonly prescribed drug for severe acne.
06 May 2010
Inquest Opens On Strangled Pregnant Bride
An inquest into the death of a pregnant newlywed who was found strangled in 2008 has begun. Kuldeep Kaur Sidhu was found strangled, hanged and burned alongside a fake suicide note accusing her husband of having an affair. She was discovered half naked with a rope around her neck following a fire at her home in Birmingham in May 2008.
Inquest Opens On Strangled Pregnant Bride
An inquest into the death of a pregnant newlywed who was found strangled in 2008 has begun. Kuldeep Kaur Sidhu was found strangled, hanged and burned alongside a fake suicide note accusing her husband of having an affair. She was discovered half naked with a rope around her neck following a fire at her home in Birmingham in May 2008.
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