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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Karnataka's constables to sport navy blue peak caps soon
BENGALURU: The Karnataka Government issued orders on Wednesday, replacing the currently-used slouch hats with navy blue peak caps for police constables and head constables in the state. At the recent Senior Police Officers' Annual Conference, the state police had proposed green berets for constables. However, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah felt that the green berets resembled those worn by home guards and members of the Scouts and Guides, and suggested opting for blue peak caps instead. The new design is modelled on the Telangana Police cap, chosen after reviewing cap styles from several states, including Maharashtra, Delhi, Goa, and Tamil Nadu. 'The slouch hat has been part of the constabulary uniform since the British era, but many officers find it outdated and uncomfortable,' said a senior IPS officer, adding that it was a long-standing proposal. The government has also ordered to initiate tender process to procure peak caps for the police personnel.
Powys County Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Powys County Times
PM unveils £88m for youth services in bid to tackle online challenges
Sir Keir Starmer has announced an £88 million package for youth clubs and schools as he warned children are 'too often isolated at home' facing the challenges of the online world. The funding is aimed at delivering services like new climbing walls and music lessons in a bid to buck the 'worrying' trend of young people 'detached from the real world,' Downing Street said. Groups like the Scouts and Guides will receive £7.5 million to help offer more places in local communities while £30.5 million will go to improving youth club infrastructure in areas with the highest levels of child poverty. Some £22.5 million over three years will be used to fund access in 400 schools across the country to extra-curricular activities such as sport, art and music, outdoor activities, debating or volunteering. The expansion is part of wider efforts to 'reconnect young people with the world around them' amid concerns children are increasing amounts of time online or in their bedrooms, Number 10 said. Announcing the package, the Prime Minister said: 'Growing up today is hard for young people. As they navigate their way through the online world, too often they find themselves isolated at home and disconnected from their communities. 'As a Government, we have a duty to act on this worrying trend. Today's investment is about offering a better alternative: transformative, real-world opportunities that will have an impact in communities across the country, so young people can discover something new, find their spark and develop the confidence and life skills that no algorithm can teach.' Downing Street said 'young people today are spending more and more of their time detached from the real world, either stuck in their bedrooms or behind a screen, throwing up huge challenges for them and their loved ones to overcome'. Sir Keir said the plans were part of wider efforts aimed at opening up opportunities to ensure 'no child falls through the cracks' ahead of the publication of the Government's national youth strategy this autumn. Young people have been encouraged to contribute to development of the strategy in recent months through focus groups and surveys. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said local youth services were the 'bedrock of thriving communities' and that 'today's announcement is just the beginning' ahead of its launch in the autumn. She said the Government was 'putting young people at the heart of our mission-led government ensuring they have the support and opportunities they deserve so that no one is left behind.' The Duke of Edinburgh's Award charity welcomed the funding package but urged ministers to go further in guaranteeing 'enrichment opportunities' for every young person. Chief operating officer at the charity, John Egan, said: 'This multimillion-pound investment is about so much more than creating new opportunities for art, music and outdoor activities – it's an investment in the resilience, confidence and future of young people. 'As a leading youth charity, we now urge the Government to go further and commit to a youth guarantee, to ensure that every young person has access to the enrichment opportunities that they need to thrive which can't always be found in the classroom.' Shadow culture secretary Nigel Huddleston said: 'After scrapping the National Citizen Service which gave over a million young people valuable opportunities, any investment in youth services is welcome. 'However, young people need more than just skills – they need a growing economy that can offer jobs and opportunities in the future. 'Because of Labour's economic mismanagement and tax rises businesses are closing, there are no jobs, and the economy is shrinking while inflation has doubled. 'Under Labour, the future of the next generation looks bleak.'
ITV News
5 days ago
- Politics
- ITV News
PM unveils £88m for youth services in bid to tackle online challenges
Sir Keir Starmer has announced an £88 million package for youth clubs and schools as he warned children are 'too often isolated at home' facing the challenges of the online world. The funding is aimed at delivering services like new climbing walls and music lessons in a bid to buck the 'worrying' trend of young people 'detached from the real world,' Downing Street said. Groups like the Scouts and Guides will receive £7.5 million to help offer more places in local communities while £30.5 million will go to improving youth club infrastructure in areas with the highest levels of child poverty. Some £22.5 million over three years will be used to fund access in 400 schools across the country to extra-curricular activities such as sport, art and music, outdoor activities, debating or volunteering. The expansion is part of wider efforts to 'reconnect young people with the world around them' amid concerns children are increasing amounts of time online or in their bedrooms, Number 10 said. Announcing the package, the Prime Minister said: 'Growing up today is hard for young people. As they navigate their way through the online world, too often they find themselves isolated at home and disconnected from their communities. 'As a Government, we have a duty to act on this worrying trend. Today's investment is about offering a better alternative: transformative, real-world opportunities that will have an impact in communities across the country, so young people can discover something new, find their spark and develop the confidence and life skills that no algorithm can teach.' Downing Street said 'young people today are spending more and more of their time detached from the real world, either stuck in their bedrooms or behind a screen, throwing up huge challenges for them and their loved ones to overcome'. Sir Keir said the plans were part of wider efforts aimed at opening up opportunities to ensure 'no child falls through the cracks' ahead of the publication of the Government's national youth strategy this autumn. Young people have been encouraged to contribute to development of the strategy in recent months through focus groups and surveys. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said local youth services were the 'bedrock of thriving communities' and that 'today's announcement is just the beginning' ahead of its launch in the autumn. We now urge the Government to go further and commit to a youth guarantee, to ensure that every young person has access to the enrichment opportunities that they need to thrive which can't always be found in the classroom John Egan, Duke of Edinburgh's Award She said the Government was 'putting young people at the heart of our mission-led government ensuring they have the support and opportunities they deserve so that no one is left behind.' The Duke of Edinburgh's Award charity welcomed the funding package but urged ministers to go further in guaranteeing 'enrichment opportunities' for every young person. Chief operating officer at the charity, John Egan, said: 'This multimillion-pound investment is about so much more than creating new opportunities for art, music and outdoor activities – it's an investment in the resilience, confidence and future of young people. 'As a leading youth charity, we now urge the Government to go further and commit to a youth guarantee, to ensure that every young person has access to the enrichment opportunities that they need to thrive which can't always be found in the classroom.' Shadow culture secretary Nigel Huddleston said: 'After scrapping the National Citizen Service which gave over a million young people valuable opportunities, any investment in youth services is welcome. 'However, young people need more than just skills – they need a growing economy that can offer jobs and opportunities in the future. 'Because of Labour's economic mismanagement and tax rises businesses are closing, there are no jobs, and the economy is shrinking while inflation has doubled. 'Under Labour, the future of the next generation looks bleak.' Liberal Democrat technology spokeswoman Victoria Collins MP said the Government should go further to tackle challenges online by banning social media firms from harvesting the data of children under the age of 16. 'Liberal Democrats have been calling for well-funded, welcoming spots where young people can socialise, explore hobbies and simply be children to tackle screen overuse that's fuelling a public health crisis for our young people,' she said. 'Harmful algorithms are pushing thousands into dark corners of the internet, so the battle to keep our children safe from these threats must be a number one priority. 'As well as investing in youth services to ensure young people have safe spaces where they can be offline, they need to tackle this issue at its root – this includes by banning social media companies harvesting the data of under 16s immediately.'
Rhyl Journal
5 days ago
- Politics
- Rhyl Journal
PM unveils £88m for youth services in bid to tackle online challenges
The funding is aimed at delivering services like new climbing walls and music lessons in a bid to buck the 'worrying' trend of young people 'detached from the real world,' Downing Street said. Groups like the Scouts and Guides will receive £7.5 million to help offer more places in local communities while £30.5 million will go to improving youth club infrastructure in areas with the highest levels of child poverty. Some £22.5 million over three years will be used to fund access in 400 schools across the country to extra-curricular activities such as sport, art and music, outdoor activities, debating or volunteering. The expansion is part of wider efforts to 'reconnect young people with the world around them' amid concerns children are increasing amounts of time online or in their bedrooms, Number 10 said. Announcing the package, the Prime Minister said: 'Growing up today is hard for young people. As they navigate their way through the online world, too often they find themselves isolated at home and disconnected from their communities. 'As a Government, we have a duty to act on this worrying trend. Today's investment is about offering a better alternative: transformative, real-world opportunities that will have an impact in communities across the country, so young people can discover something new, find their spark and develop the confidence and life skills that no algorithm can teach.' Downing Street said 'young people today are spending more and more of their time detached from the real world, either stuck in their bedrooms or behind a screen, throwing up huge challenges for them and their loved ones to overcome'. Sir Keir said the plans were part of wider efforts aimed at opening up opportunities to ensure 'no child falls through the cracks' ahead of the publication of the Government's national youth strategy this autumn. Young people have been encouraged to contribute to development of the strategy in recent months through focus groups and surveys. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said local youth services were the 'bedrock of thriving communities' and that 'today's announcement is just the beginning' ahead of its launch in the autumn. She said the Government was 'putting young people at the heart of our mission-led government ensuring they have the support and opportunities they deserve so that no one is left behind.' The Duke of Edinburgh's Award charity welcomed the funding package but urged ministers to go further in guaranteeing 'enrichment opportunities' for every young person. Chief operating officer at the charity, John Egan, said: 'This multimillion-pound investment is about so much more than creating new opportunities for art, music and outdoor activities – it's an investment in the resilience, confidence and future of young people. 'As a leading youth charity, we now urge the Government to go further and commit to a youth guarantee, to ensure that every young person has access to the enrichment opportunities that they need to thrive which can't always be found in the classroom.' Shadow culture secretary Nigel Huddleston said: 'After scrapping the National Citizen Service which gave over a million young people valuable opportunities, any investment in youth services is welcome. 'However, young people need more than just skills – they need a growing economy that can offer jobs and opportunities in the future. 'Because of Labour's economic mismanagement and tax rises businesses are closing, there are no jobs, and the economy is shrinking while inflation has doubled. 'Under Labour, the future of the next generation looks bleak.'
South Wales Guardian
5 days ago
- Politics
- South Wales Guardian
PM unveils £88m for youth services in bid to tackle online challenges
The funding is aimed at delivering services like new climbing walls and music lessons in a bid to buck the 'worrying' trend of young people 'detached from the real world,' Downing Street said. Groups like the Scouts and Guides will receive £7.5 million to help offer more places in local communities while £30.5 million will go to improving youth club infrastructure in areas with the highest levels of child poverty. Some £22.5 million over three years will be used to fund access in 400 schools across the country to extra-curricular activities such as sport, art and music, outdoor activities, debating or volunteering. The expansion is part of wider efforts to 'reconnect young people with the world around them' amid concerns children are increasing amounts of time online or in their bedrooms, Number 10 said. Announcing the package, the Prime Minister said: 'Growing up today is hard for young people. As they navigate their way through the online world, too often they find themselves isolated at home and disconnected from their communities. 'As a Government, we have a duty to act on this worrying trend. Today's investment is about offering a better alternative: transformative, real-world opportunities that will have an impact in communities across the country, so young people can discover something new, find their spark and develop the confidence and life skills that no algorithm can teach.' Downing Street said 'young people today are spending more and more of their time detached from the real world, either stuck in their bedrooms or behind a screen, throwing up huge challenges for them and their loved ones to overcome'. Sir Keir said the plans were part of wider efforts aimed at opening up opportunities to ensure 'no child falls through the cracks' ahead of the publication of the Government's national youth strategy this autumn. Young people have been encouraged to contribute to development of the strategy in recent months through focus groups and surveys. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said local youth services were the 'bedrock of thriving communities' and that 'today's announcement is just the beginning' ahead of its launch in the autumn. She said the Government was 'putting young people at the heart of our mission-led government ensuring they have the support and opportunities they deserve so that no one is left behind.' The Duke of Edinburgh's Award charity welcomed the funding package but urged ministers to go further in guaranteeing 'enrichment opportunities' for every young person. Chief operating officer at the charity, John Egan, said: 'This multimillion-pound investment is about so much more than creating new opportunities for art, music and outdoor activities – it's an investment in the resilience, confidence and future of young people. 'As a leading youth charity, we now urge the Government to go further and commit to a youth guarantee, to ensure that every young person has access to the enrichment opportunities that they need to thrive which can't always be found in the classroom.' Shadow culture secretary Nigel Huddleston said: 'After scrapping the National Citizen Service which gave over a million young people valuable opportunities, any investment in youth services is welcome. 'However, young people need more than just skills – they need a growing economy that can offer jobs and opportunities in the future. 'Because of Labour's economic mismanagement and tax rises businesses are closing, there are no jobs, and the economy is shrinking while inflation has doubled. 'Under Labour, the future of the next generation looks bleak.'
