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Top 50: failing to be diverse
The accountancy profession needs to attract a diverse workforce and retain the best talent if it is to deliver on its commitment to quality
The accountancy profession needs to attract a diverse workforce and retain the best talent if it is to deliver on its commitment to quality
'Diversity is more than just a corporate buzzword. It is the life-blood of a
dynamic, vibrant organisation. The accountancy profession needs to keep on
attracting and retaining the best talent if it is to deliver on its commitment
to quality. Without a truly diverse workforce, it will not be able to do this.'
When Ashley Steel, a member of the UK board at KPMG, wrote these words for a
piece in Accountancy Age just a few weeks back, even she was unlikely
to have realised just how much of an issue the lack of diversity across the
profession continues to be. As the only openly gay board member of Big Four
firm, Steel speaks with some authority on the issue.
Our survey didn't attempt to unearth details of the sexual orientation of
staff, but a glance at the proportions of female partners and those from ethnic
minorities highlights just how little has changed in the last 12 months. More
worryingly, perhaps, huge strides remain to be taken for the profession to
describe itself as anything but 'pale, male and stale.'
Across this year's Top 50 firms, the average percentage of female partners
stands at a very disappointing 9.7%. Despite significant noises across the
profession about a desire to increase the proportion of women at the most senior
levels, the situation remains depressingly familiar. In fact, the figure remains
virtually unchanged from 2006 when 9% of partners across the UK's 50 biggest
firms were women.
Four of the Top 50 have no female partners. The average across the 10 largest
firms gives slightly more cause for optimism at 11.8%, but the improvement is
negligible, bearing in mind the huge sums invested in diversity campaigns,
particularly across the Big Four. Mercer and Hole, ranked 43, tops the female p
artner league with almost a quarter of its partners women.
A glance further down the food chain does little to reassure that change is
imminent. We asked firms what proportion of their qualified staff were female
that figure reached just over a third (35%). The figure is disappointing, not
least because on average more women than men enter the profession, but also as
it marks a fall of two percentage points on last year.
Morley and Scott's Linda Richardson, the only female managing partner in our
sample, says the lack of diversity across the profession is a non issue. 'It's
about partner experience and skills. A lot of the time women choose not to go
for more senior roles. It's about attitude.'
A surprisingly large number of firms (almost 60%) declined to supply us with
details of their ethnic makeup. Of those that did, the results paint a mixed
picture. A total of 5.9% of partners stem from ethnic minorities.
Despite being marginally down on 2006 figures, average growth rates are well
into double figures. But unless the diversity rhetoric is turned into action and
hard facts and figures, the profession could struggle to attract the talented
staff it needs to bring home the bacon.


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The Developing Business Network, an organization of trained professionals devoted to helping small businesses grow, has been formed to act as a counselor for small business from initial development to prosperity.
The network's president is Westminster resident Alfred A. Betz. A panel of professionals from various fields, including banking, law, business planning, accounting, marketing, insurance and public relations provides advice for business success.
Also available are a quarterly newsletter and a 24-hour help line for businesses. Quarterly seminars also are planned.
Information: (410) 347-0862.
Rill's Bus Service feted by its insurer
Rill's Bus Service has been awarded the Lancer Insurance Co.'s Gold Safety Award for its safety record and excellence.
The award is given annually by Lancer Insurance to policyholders that are the top achievers in all areas of safety. Rill's has served the Carroll County public schools for 26 years and the community for 15 years with charter service.

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ASE acquires Millgate House Education
18 October 2017
The Association for Science Education (ASE) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Millgate House Education (MHE), the creators of popular education books including 'Science Concept Cartoons' and 'It's not fair or is it?'.
Commenting on the acquisition, ASE CEO, Shaun Reason said: "We are delighted to have completed the deal; this is a superb opportunity for us. ASE and Millgate House Education started collaborating over a decade ago and this feels like a natural next step. This exciting development shows ASE's commitment to great science education publishing and cements a longstanding and successful relationship in promoting science education. With such a natural fit between the organisations, there will be many ways in which we can cross-promote both to our members and to the wider education community."
Millgate is an international publisher of teaching resources and provider of continuing professional development committed to working with teachers all over the world to provide ideas, insight and inspiration for learners age 4 -16. ASE has been publishing for over 50 years; its bookshop stocks over 200 education titles and it is the only independent specialist science education bookshop in the UK. ASE's own brand continues to command significant loyalty in the science marketplace and the addition of Millgate will enhance that reputation.
Shaun added: "The addition of Millgate strengthens our capability and presence in the publishing of science education resources, further increasing choice and flexibility for teachers and students across a widening range of subject areas. Millgate's track record, and excellent reputation particularly in primary education where it commands great trust, will enhance our own publications business – it is a perfect addition. I believe that this is an important step at a time when the publishing landscape demands creativity and innovation more than ever to ensure success. Together we hope to diversify and innovate what's on offer for the science education community and we will continue to work with authors dedicated to sharing teaching practice."


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While in a waterslide in Mexico, two girls get caught in the middle. They had broken the rules and gone down together and are trying to get out of the predicament as a team. While they are not eager to stay stuck in the slide all day, they're having fun trying to pry themselves free – until they look behind them as see a woman torpedoing down the tube. The girls scream but it is too late. She slams into the two girls and dislodges them from the slide. The girls go flying.
While people of all ages love waterparks – despite their inherent health risk – one park in Mexico might not be as safe as it appears in the brochure. As two girls get stuck in the middle, another woman comes barreling down the slide right toward the young ladies.
They had gone down the slide together and gotten stuck in the middle – apparently after losing their momentum. They awkwardly try to slide on their bums to get themselves going again. But as they look back and see an adult woman torpedoing toward them, their faces become noticeably worried. As the girls check out the approaching woman, the camera pans out to show the human torpedo coming toward them. She is careening down the slide without any concern for the young girls in front of her.
The girls scream as the woman approaches and desperately try to get down the slide before they get injured. But the woman slams into them and sends the smaller girls flying.
The footage ends as the three women scramble across the slide and try to get going down it again. No one seems to be seriously injured.
The clip was filmed in Mexico, but it is uncertain which water park has the lax safety practices.
Mail Online readers shared some thoughts about the video.
'"I can almost guarantee that they flouted the 'individual riders only' rule, the first one will have stopped on the slide to wait for her friend… look at the speed that woman was coming down, no way those girls just got stuck by coming down normally."
"Serves them right for messing about! They weren't stuck, just being idiots."
"Well it didn't prevent the other lady from sliding down. They were acting ridiculous sitting on top of each other. Serves them right for holding up the line."
"I think the solution is one slide for those who want to go down at a relatively pedestrian pace (on their rear-ends), and the other for those wanting to 'torpedo' down on their stomachs, as it seems as though that is what she was doing & how she caught up to them so quickly."
Commenters also added their reactions to the YouTube video included below:
"They were acting stupid and made themselves stop. Notice the person behind them had no problem sliding down. Just a couple idiots trying to be funny and it hit them in the *ss in the most literal way."


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Watch Aurora Borealis Live Stream 2014: How And When Will The Northern Lights Show Begin? [PHOTOS]
The illustrious aurora borealis may be visible to skygazers in the northern Plains, the Great Lakes region and Northeast on Thursday and Friday, the Los Angeles Times reported. It's infrequent for Americans to get a glimpse of the solar storm's colorful light phenomena, but there could be a chance this year.
For those who aren't in the areas mentioned above, live stream footage of 2014's aurora borealis can be viewed, courtesy of the Canadian Space Agency. [Click here to watch it]
If Americans are able to see it, it will probably only last for five to 10 minutes. "It's a very rare occurrence," Joe Kunches of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder, Colo., explained to the Los Angeles Times.
The location of where people will be able to view the northern lights from isn't exact. "We really don't have the ability to say when it comes to forecasting the aurora," Kunches said. But he presumed it could be viewed as far south as Colorado, Illinois and Iowa and maybe even from Chicago, Boston, Cleveland, Seattle and Des Moines, Iowa.
Even if he can't determine where the natural wonder can be viewed from, Kunches can tell why it happens. "Basically, on late Tuesday, there was a strong eruption at the sun that was caused by strong magnetic fields," he told the news site. "Part of that eruption was at a cloud, which got blown off."
The best time to see the northern lights, no matter where people are located, will probably be Thursday around midnight. If the storm isn't severe enough, it will only be able to be seen at the U.S.-Canadian border, the L.A. Times added.
The aurora borealis -- or the aurora australis as it's called when it takes place in the Southern Hemisphere -- "occurs when highly charged electrons from the solar wind interact with elements in the Earth's atmosphere," according to HowStuffWorks.com.
The news site added that various colors begin to change when highly charged electrons from the solar wind come into contact with atmospheric elements like oxygen and nitrogen. The altitude where everything meets all depends on what colors will be displayed in the ephemeral light show.
Here's another fun fact: The Canada-based Northern Lights Centre wrote "aurora borealis" means "dawn of the north." According to Roman myth, Aurora was the goddess of dawn.
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Area auto representatives will strut their stuff for judges
Published 5:10 am, Friday, January 10, 2014
BAY CITY - Millions enjoy watching professional dancers and amateur "stars" strut their stuff for judges on TV.
Now the chance to watch the action has hit the Great Lakes Bay Region, with six automotive dealerships providing the dancers and six charities benefiting.
"We took a long time and lot of research deciding that this and you guys were the place to be," said Judy Harrison, songstress supreme and front woman for SwingShift, the band that will be providing the music. In six years in Traverse City, the dance-off has made nearly $1 million for charity.
SwingShift and the Stars Dance-Off for Charity, Great Lakes Bay Region launched Thursday night with a party at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Bay City, a grand old building that will be the site for the rest of the series. The Midland Daily News is among the sponsors.
Leslie Haskin, event performance manager for High Impact Productions, said the organization considered a couple of other sites in the state for expanding the event but settled on the Great Lakes Bay Region. "It happened to be that it seemed like all the communities were coming together."
In Traverse City, charities apply to be part of the event, but since it is new here, they tapped into organizations that already were being supported by the automotive dealerships, because they were the right size and fit other parameters that have proven successful.
"SwingShift not only provides donations, it's a cross-pollination," Haskin said. "You think of your fund-raising events, you think of one pot."
Instead, this series is like six pots, she explained. "We find charities gain donor bases, gain volunteers and also learn more about each other."
Harrison owns High Impact and created the event as a way to combine her love of music and philanthropy. She said while all of the instructors are accomplished dancers, the stars are not. "It really is not their comfort zone at all; that's what makes them the best star."
Art Lewis of WSGW-AM, who emceed the event with WNEM-TV5's Sarah Jaeger, said in introducing the judges, "You might not agree with them and you can let them know that."
The judges include Lucy Talley, publisher of the Midland Daily News, who described herself as a dance enthusiast; Tami Conrad, a TV5 sales associate and former ballroom dancer; and Gary Hugo of Hugo and Sons Contracting, who has been a competitive dancer for six years.
Lewis asked Hugo what he would be looking for from the dancers and he replied, "Be in time with the music, have a smile on their face, look like they're having fun."
The events aren't just for watching and cheering others on. Each session will begin with dance instruction, so people can take home some moves of their own. Audience members also will be able to vote for their favorite couple for a donation of $5 or more. In addition, each evening there will be videos highlighting two of the charities benefiting.
The matchups include:
• Mike Weinert, general manager of Garber Chevrolet in Midland, and Theresa Baker, for The Diaper Alliance
• David Doyle of McDonald GMC-Cadillac, and Hope Histed, a retired dance teacher, for Royal Family KIDS
• Lisa Rechsteiner, general manager of Graff Chevrolet, and Lon Wackerle, for Just for Kids
• John Spreeman, general manager of Burt Watson Chevrolet, and Dolores Garrett, for Girls on the Run
• Joline Stebbins, business manager of Labadie Auto Co., and Trevor Barkiewicz, for Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan
• Larry White, sales representative for Patsy Lou Automotive, and Sherri Green, a ballroom dance instructor, for Children's Dyslexia Center
Before they met their partners, the stars were grilled on their dance experience.
What dance will be hardest for Doyle? "All of 'em."
How much dancing has White done? "If swaying to 'Stairway to Heaven' counts, a lot." Sadly, he was told he will be required to move his feet.
Stebbins admitted to being "very nervous" and when asked if she was ready to wear sparkly dance outfits, she rolled her eyes and said "no."
Weinert tried to be optimistic. "Maybe it'll help my New Year's resolution," he said. "I just hope my partner is very forgiving."
He added that he chose to dance for The Diaper Alliance because the group often is overlooked. "They're a great organization; they don't get any funding."
Rechsteiner has no dance experience at all. "It sounds like it's a very dynamic event," she said. "We've got a lot of great charities involved."
Spreeman said he has "many hours behind the TV, watching how the steps go." He noted a skilled pair who had been out on the dance floor earlier and said, "I'm not sure what they were doing, but they were very smooth."
Once the partners were introduced, the band went into "It Had to Be You" and the new pairs were turned out onto the floor. Spreeman and White looked like early contenders, while Weinert followed his partner's guidance and started putting more rhythm into his feet.
The choreographed dances for the first session also were revealed, including a fox trot to "All of Me," a waltz to "Sam" and a rumba to "Whatever Lola Wants." The partners will have about a month to practice for each stage of the competition.
Each round will be at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 614 Center Ave. in Bay City, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the event at 7:15 p.m. Competitions are scheduled Feb. 14, March 14 and April 11, with the grand finale May 2.
For more information or to make a donation, visit swingshiftandthestars-glbr.com or call (231) 941-8082. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday and start at $20, not including service fees.
Charities that hope to be included in future years may contact Haskin at email@example.com to apply.


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The shower was a success! Here's what we ate:
Pulled Pork Sliders
Potato Salad
Veggies with hummus and sesame garlic dip
Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips
Graham Cracker Toffee
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars
Raspberry Lemonade Punch
I made crockpot barbeque and Sister Schubert's parker house rolls and whole wheat dinner rolls. Honestly, why would anyone ever make their own yeast rolls when SS does it so well? There was Maurice's sauce on the side.I didn't make the potato salad (or take a phote of it, apparently). Carla's favorite potato salad is from Mercier's, so we just got some from there. I don't like it-- too mayonnaisey for me. EDW says it's scrumptious, and he doesn't think it is heavy on the mayo at all.
We bought the hummus, too, and used a packaged dip mix for the sesame garlic dip.The fruit salsa was a hit. I was a little skeptical at first-- fruit, red pepper, green onions and jalapeño? But it was seriously delicious. I want to eat it all.the.time. I didn't make the cinnamon sugar tortilla chips that were part of the recipe. Instead I ripped open a couple bags of Stacy's pitas and said holla.
You already met the graham cracker toffee. It's amazing and refrigerating it is definitely the way to go. I sampled a chilled piece on Friday and decided we didn't have enough, so I made another half batch. I'm so glad I did. They went like hotcakes! I think the next time I make it I'm going to add chocolate chips to the pecans and see how that goes.
For the chocolate chip peanut butter pretzel bars, I made this recipe for chocolate chip cookie pretzel bars and instead of 12 ounces chocolate chips, I used 6 ounces each of chocolate and peanut butter chips. EDW loved these, and I absolutely did too.
I didn't make the cake. Someone else did, and she did a fabulous job. Claude's brother and sister-in-law weren't able to be at the shower, but they wanted to contribute, so Sharon and I collaborated on a cake order. This cake was fantastic.
Carla's been loving lemonade during her pregnancy, so I made raspberry lemonade punch. It was tart and refreshing!
Here are your happy hosts in front of the food.
And here we are with the parents-to-be!
It was such a fun afternoon, and we're so glad we could do this for Carla and Claude before we pack up the house (moving in 3 weeks!).
I hope you like it. We made it.
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Newfoundland's Twin Celebrations
Newfoundland celebrates fifty years as Canada's tenth province and remembers the Vikings arriving a thousand years earlier.
Newfoundland has two reasons to celebrate as it approaches the millennium. Until 1949 Britain's oldest colony, in 1999 it marks fifty years as Canada's tenth province. In 2000, Newfoundland also remembers the arrival of the Vikings a thousand years before. Recent evidence confirms that credit for its discovery can no longer be attributed to John Cabot in 1497.
An Italian citizen, Cabot obtained a petition from Henry VII of England for a voyage of discovery, hoping that he would find spices and jewels. Instead he found fish. Portuguese, French and English mariners followed him to Newfoundland for its cod caught off the Grand Banks. They also hunted whales and seals for oil, soap and food. As a result of their efforts, the merchants and sea-captains made fortunes for themselves.
In 1583, Sir Humphrey Gilbert formally claimed Newfoundland for England. But the English authorities treated Newfoundland as a fishing station, not as a place to settle.
North America's first court of justice was held in Trinity presided over by mariner and merchant Sir Richard Whitbourne, who called all the fishermen together in 1615 and held court. In 1620, he published a book, Discourse and Discovery of Newfoundland.


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Markers in the Diagnosis of TIA (MIND-TIA)
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01954329
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Verified June 2015 by F.H. Rutten, UMC Utrecht.
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
First Posted : October 1, 2013
Last Update Posted : June 15, 2015
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- Deb FrankJanuary 20, 2013 at 7:21 PM
I remember that the days sometimes were so long, but the years sure have been short! I can relate to what you are saying, though I did enjoy the card and board games. And not walking the floor at 2:00 a.m. I felt a little sad when they didn't want me to tuck them in anymore, but sure didn't miss it when the girls got old enough to do their own hair. Sure am glad I'm a mom...ReplyDelete
Me too Deb! I have enjoyed the ages and the milestones. I had no idea that I would enjoy their independence this much but perhaps that is because I was so involved when they were little. I still tuck mine in and insist that the boys give me a hug every night. I too LOVE my sleep, do not miss having to get up all hours of the night. I'm sure I'll miss aspects of this stage and I know I'll miss them terribly when they are grown, though I have made it clear I want them to all live near me! hee heeReplyDelete


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|A chairde, I welcome the opportunity to come here today and discuss my work in the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and look forward to hearing your views and input.As you will be aware my remarks are timely coming a week after the announcement of Budget 2017 and just as the long overdue public, political and media debate on childcare is finally
Published on 18 October 2016
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13.10.2016 Budget 2017 Remarks by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone in Dáil Debate 13th October 2016
|Ceann Comhairle, DeputiesThank you for this opportunity to address Budget 2017.Overall direction/minority GovernmentDuring the Minority Government negotiations I emphasised the importance of creating sustainable social and economic growth and greater equality through investing in services as I believe this is the formula to tackle inequality
Published on 13 October 2016
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05.10.2016 Opening Statement by Minister Katherine Zappone at Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs
|Introduction I am very pleased to meet the Committee this morning to deal with issues relating to the Estimates for my Department and my plans for the future in the context of the Programme for Government. I welcome the opportunity to brief the Committee on the key issues from my perspective.Before that may I once again extend an invitation to visit
Published on 05 October 2016
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03.10.2016 Launch of 'Breaking Point' A review of Community Early Childhood Education and Care Services in Cork City and South County Dublin Remark
Published on 03 October 2016
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29.09.2016 Remarks by Dr Katherine Zappone, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs at launch of Doing the Sums: The Real Cost of Childcare in Irelan
|Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for the invitation to the launch of Early Childhood Ireland's Doing the Sums: The Real Cost of Providing Childcare in Ireland.At the outset let me say that we are gathering during what is an important time for the sector.After years of campaigning the issues related to childcare are now the
Published on 29 September 2016
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22.09.2016 Speech by Dr. Katherine Zappone TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Launch of 'Healthy Lifestyles Have Your Say 'A report of c
|Main Conference Hall, Dublin Castle on Thursday 22nd September, 2016. Introduction Good afternoon everyone. I am pleased to be here today to launch 'Healthy Lifestyles Have Your Say', which is a report of consultations with children and young people. This
Published on 22 September 2016
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16.09.2016 Speaking Notes for Dr. Katherine Zappone TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Launch of Limerick Youth Service Annual Report 2015,
|Introduction I am delighted to be here this morning in Limerick to launch Limerick Youth Service Annual Report for 2015. I would like to begin by thanking *Fiona O'Grady for the kind invitation and to everybody here this morning for your very warm welcome. * Fiona
Published on 15 September 2016
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15.09.2016 Speech for Minister Katherine Zappone T.D. Launch of Irish Youth Justice Service /University of Limerick - Research into Policy, Programme
|Vice President, ladies and gentlemen I'd like to thank the University for giving me the opportunity to launch the Research into Policy, Programmes and Practice (REPPP) project here today. It is terrific to see so many faculties, schools and support
Published on 15 September 2016
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13.09.2016 Speech by Dr Katherine Zappone, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, at Creating a Listening School, Mansion House, Dublin
|Ladies and Gentlemen,Ensuring the mental health and wellbeing of our young people is one of the greatest challenges we face.It is an honour to be invited to formally open and address this important gathering which will bring a focus on how we can all work together to meet that challenge.This gathering is timely not just because of the 10-year
Published on 13 September 2016
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12.09.2016 Speech by Dr. Katherine Zappone, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, at Launch of South Dublin County Council Health and WellBeing We
|IntroductionI am delighted to launching this fantastic week of events in support of Health and WellBeing being organised by South Dublin County Council. As Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, the wellbeing of all children and young people in Ireland is the daily business of myself and my department. However we know that the health and happiness of children
Published on 12 September 2016
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08.09.2016 Minister Zappone addresses Ireland's first Child Summitto focus on the UNCRC Concluding Observations
|How Ireland is doing in light of the Concluding Observations from the UN Committee on the Rights of the ChildOver the last number of years, there has been a growing emphasis on the rights of the child in this jurisdiction and rightly so. Children have been put in the spotlight and the need for us to better protect them has been widely championed by many,
Published on 08 September 2016
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05.09.2016 Speech by Minister Zappone at Launch of Women's Aid 24 Hour Freephone Helpline
|Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to thank you for your kind invitation to join you today, and say what a privilege it is for me to be here for the launch of the extended Women's Aid National Freephone Helpline. I very much welcome the extension of the Helpline to a 24 hour per day, 7 days a week service. I know that this is a source of great pride to you all, and I would like to congratulate
Published on 05 September 2016
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03.09.2016 EECERA Conference, Speech by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone - Vision for providing better childhoods throu
|Chairwoman Jillian Van Turnhout introduces the Minister. We can ask for no greater ally in our work for children and their well-being than my former Seanad colleague, friend and collaborator Ms van Turnhout. We served together as Independent Senators nominees of the Taoiseach, and learned together how to move from being advocates to Parliamentarians and legislators.
Published on 03 September 2016
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27.06.2016 Speech by Dr. Katherine Zappone, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs at Launch of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Annual Report 2015
|I would like to thank Noeline Blackwell, your new Chief Executive, for the kind invitation to join you today. It is a privilege for me to be here today to launch the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Annual Report for 2015. May I take this opportunity Noeline, to wish you well in your role. I would also like to pay tribute today to your long
Published on 27 July 2016
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21.07.2016 Child Focus in National Action Plan on Housing and Homelessness - Minister Zappone outlines measures in address to ISPPC
|Extra support workers and new accommodation for vulnerable teenagers will be some of the child focussed measures to be introduced as part of the National Action Plan on Housing and Homelessnes, according to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone.The Minister outlined the
Published on 21 July 2016
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The British are said to be reserved and reluctant to communicate with strangers. This is not entirely true. You will find that most people are happy to help strangers with directions and practical advice but a general rule is that Northerners are more friendly and open to conversation with strangers than people from London and the SouthEast. Entire carriages of people will sit in awkward silence on the London underground so do not be surprised to be greeted with strange looks and annoyance if you strike up small talk with someone in the capital. The weather and football more amongst men are popular conversation starters. However, as in many other countries, it is best to avoid sensitive topics such as politics.
One thing worth noticing is that the British value privacy a lot, probably more than any other countries. When meeting with them for the first few times, avoid asking personal questions. Age is an obvious one same for most other countries, but also marital status or if they have a girlfriend/boyfriend. Some questions considered ordinary in other countries are considered "too personal" in Britain, such as where do you live and what is your job. It is not uncommon for an British person not to know what their neighbours' jobs are for many years or sometimes never!. A good tip is to use the mirroring rule – if they ask you a personal question, it is safe to ask the same question back but answer their question first!.
In any emergency call 999 or 112 free of charge from any phone, including mobiles and ask for Ambulance, Fire and Rescue Service, Police, Coast Guard or Mountain And Cave Rescue when connected. The United Kingdom has this one, unified number for all the different emergency services.
British cities and towns can be dangerous in some parts at night as you can find rowdy groups of drunk people on the street, usually in nightlife and clubbing areas. Drinking alcohol in public except outside a bar or pub is not permitted in some towns and areas of cities. Crime rates in areas such as homicide are broadly in line with the European average though there can be significant variations between different parts of the UK and crime in general have been falling in recent years.
The police have fairly wide ranging powers to fine or arrest people who are causing a disturbance, and although they can be heavier-handed in major cities they are generally tolerant. If you are stopped by the police, avoid arguing and be sure to appear respectful. Do not try to reason with them, and above all, do not swear, because although it has been ruled that swearing is not a crime, police will often arrest people who swear at them.
Be wary of wearing football shirts or otherwise showing support for a football team – particularly on match days. Hooliganism has almost entirely vanished but some footballing rivalries are still taken very seriously - arguably the most infamous and internationally known one being Glasgow's "Old Firm" Rangers vs Celtic, which often descends into violence. Generally it shouldn't be a problem but use common sense: for example do not wear a Liverpool shirt in Manchester – doing so will definitely draw you some very dirty looks at the very least! For this reason you will find that many bars and restaurants in major towns and cities universally ban the wearing of football shirts - regardless of team.
Jay walking is not illegal except on motorways, but always try and cross at designated pedestrian crossings. Most operate a "Push the button and wait for the green man" system, but zebra crossings are also widespread, particularly outside of city centres – identified by white stripes on the road and yellow flashing spherical lights – pedestrians have right of way but it is advisable to make eye contact with the driver before stepping into the road. Unlike in many other countries British drivers tend to be very respectful of the laws around zebra crossings.
If you are bringing or hiring a car, be sure to lock the doors if you leave your car, and always park in a busy, well-lit area. Don't leave valuables on display in a parked car – satellite navigation systems are a particular target.
The age of both heterosexual and homosexual consent is 16 throughout the United Kingdom. British laws support LGBT rights and are some of the most progressive in the world. You shouldn't be discriminated against in any area of the UK for your sexuality although that doesn't mean it can't occur. Recently, a gay couple won their case for discrimination after a B&B turned them away saying they were devout Christians and same sex marriage was legalized in July 2013. British society is generally not homophobic and attitudes have changed in the past 30 years. There are some areas where you may want to not be overtly showing your sexuality very remote villages, 'tough' places such as football matches, bad areas of cities but even these in these environments attitudes have changed. Being homophobic is now the taboo in the UK where being homosexual used to be. Nevertheless be careful and follow others around you. If they don't show public affection, it probably is not one of the places that you should do that.
Racism is not common in the UK, and racially motivated violence is rare. Most Britons are strongly opposed to racism. The main concern for Britons isn't racism; the government strongly encourages the notion of a multi-cultural society, but recent high levels of immigration have been of debate. However, the UK is generally regarded by its own immigrant population as being amongst the most liberal and tolerant of European countries in this respect, but obviously there will be some people who are exceptions. Most Britons will go out of their way to make tourists and immigrants feel welcome and it's not uncommon for police to impose harsh punishments on any form racial abuse – physical or verbal.
All in all though, the UK is generally a much safer country to visit than most of Africa and the Americas, and the vast majority of tourists will run into no problems.
food and dining
The British are famous for tea, and wherever a kettle is available usually at work or at home, people will ask if you would like a cup of tea. You should do the same when inviting an British person to your house if you live in the UK. It is perfectly fine to let your host know if you have any dietary needs, as like the US, veganism and allergy-free foods are now commonplace throughout the country, and culturally accepted. This includes asking for Halal, Kosher or other religion-linked food types. On the other hand, it is rude to specify exactly what you would like to eat. Likewise, when you invite an British person to your house, make sure to ask if they have any allergies, or can't eat certain things.
There are hundreds of traditional rules which have developed over time, however outside of the upper class the super rich and royals, most people don't follow them. However, there are a couple of rules which are worth bearing in mind. Firstly, putting your knife and fork aligned together on the plate after eating is seen as basic politeness. Also, do not start eating when others have not yet started. When eating with other people make sure to keep eye contact and conversation going, and avoid using technology such as TV, mobile phones or laptops, as it is seen as disrespectful to the other person.
British people are often reluctant to complain in restaurants. If the server asks "how is the food?" many have tendency to say "fine, thanks", even if they think the food is awful. This is where other nationalities may be better off, so make your issues known at the point of service and you will often find that British restaurants overcompensate their mistakes with free drinks, bill reductions and a torrent of apologies.
When you find yourself in a pub or bar with your British friends, be aware that there is an unspoken convention of "buying rounds" from each person. This normally works OK if it is a small group. However if the group is large, the "round" could be costly and that could lead to "binge drinking". It is absolutely fine to have non-alcoholic drinks though, or to avoid joining the round, especially if you are female or have to leave early. Even better, arrange to meet your friends in a restaurant or cafés which have been increasing popular in Britain.
Internet cafés can be found in cities and towns; check the city pages for details. All UK public libraries provide access, often branded as "People's Network", usually at no or little charge, though time is rationed. Some hotels/hostels also offer internet access either via their cable TV system or WiFi, although the prices are quite steep www.spectrumineractive.co.uk provide the Scottish YHA with a network of broadband and WiFi-capable Internet terminals.
A number of ISPs charge nothing for Internet access by telephone modem - they get their payment from the phone company; local call costs are time-related. Examples are GoNuts4Free, DialUKT.
There are some Wi-Fi hotspots, although intentionally publicly available wireless is not yet widespread outside central London. Most McDonald's restaurants in the UK now offer free Wi-Fi. Many coffee shops offer paid Wi-Fi. The most you should pay for Wi-Fi access across the UK is £1 for half an hour. Many chain cafés will charge more for no extra value.
You can also rent a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot 4G/LTE for short term period at a reasonable price. Some companies such as My Webspot provide unlimited internet for the duration you need in the United Kingdom from 5€ per day. It is delivered to your hotel or at the airport. A good solution to stay connected, and place international calls with your favorite Apps
Most major UK population centres are covered by UMTS/HSDPA 3G coverage, giving download speeds up to 7.2Mbps, and GPRS coverage is extensive. However, in relatively rural parts of the country as well as in indoor locations, mobile broadband may become more limited. 3G data services should roam seamlessly onto the UK networks, or you can purchase a pay-as-you-go SIM card for which credit can be purchased in the same way as for mobile phones. For example T-Mobile stores will give you a free SIM-card on which you can load any amount you want. Access cost £2 per day, £7 per week.
referring to nationality
The UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland - defined as 'countries within a country'.
Because of this, while internationally both 'British' and 'English' are used to refer to all people of the UK, use of 'English' is seen as offensive to people not from England , the term British refers to all people from each part of the United Kingdom, however use caution as some people especially some people in Northern Ireland and Scotland dont like to be referred as such if you ask them politely you will be told if they mind being referred to as British
A general rule is, unless you can work out from their accent in which case call them Scottish/Welsh/English/Northern Irish, avoid use of nationality, "the people here" vs "British people". However, 'British' is usually accepted when used by tourists.
However, it is extremely important to take caution in Northern Ireland. Peace was restored when the Troubles ended in 1998, but tensions are still very high between people favouring unity with Ireland, and people favouring unity with the UK. If absolutely necessary, always ask someone if they view themselves as British, Irish, Northern Irish, etc, but in general avoid the topic of nationality altogether.
To play safe, you can ask someone from which part of the UK they are from, as this covers every corner of the isles - including Northern Ireland. However, Irish nationalists may avoid referring to Northern Ireland at all, referring instead to 'The Six Counties' or 'The North', or talk about 'Ireland' as a whole. 'Northern Irish' is less likely to offend, whereas referring to someone from Northern Ireland as 'British' or as 'Irish' can cause offence depending on a person's political ideology.
It is also worth noting that, while technically a county of England, the issue of identity in Cornwall is very sensitive amongst some people. It is best to refer to anyone you meet in Cornwall as Cornish, unless they have already explicitly stated their identity as English.
As a visitor from outside the UK, you are unlikely to cause serious offence. At worst, you will incur a minor rebuff and reaffirmation of their nationality, as in "I'm not English. I'm Scots".
"Two countries divided by a common language"Speakers of US English will find quite a few terms which differ in UK English:
Biscuits - cookies
Cash machine/cash point - ATM
Cinema - movie theatre
Chips - fries, which may be "french fries" or thick-cut traditional British chips
Crisps - potato chips
Fag - cigarette only used colloquially
Lift - elevator in building; the offer of a ride in car
Lorry - truck
Motorway - expressway or freeway
Nappy - diaper
Queue - line
Return ticket - round-trip ticket
Take-away in ordering food - to-go
Toilet or Loo - washroom/restroom/bathroom/lavatory a bathroom is where you have a bath/shower, not where you relieve yourself in British English
Torch - flashlight
Please see our article English language varieties for more words that differ from US English.
English is spoken throughout the United Kingdom, although there are parts of major cities where immigration has led to a variety of languages being spoken as well. English spoken in the UK has several dialects, some of which may contain words which are unfamiliar to other English speakers. It is exceedingly common for a resident of the south and one of Yorkshire not to understand each other at first go, do not be afraid to ask someone to repeat themselves. Your best bet would be to ask someone under the age of 30 as generally elderly people have thick unintelligible accents. A trained ear can also distinguish the English spoken by someone from Northern Ireland as opposed to someone from the Republic of Ireland, or even pinpoint their origin to a particular town within a county, such as Leeds or Whitby. English in Scotland and Northern Ireland can be spoken quite fast. The different dialects can be extremely different in both pronunciation and vocabulary. If you encounter difficulty please remember that this is still English and offence might be taken if you ask someone to speak English, instead they should be asked to speak slower.
Welsh Cymraeg is also widely spoken in Wales, particularly in North and West Wales. The number of Welsh speakers has risen over the last few years partly due to promotion in schools, but this bilingual population is still only around 30% of the total population of Wales. Government bodies whose area of responsibility covers Wales use bilingual documentation English and Welsh - for example, see the website of the Swansea-based DVLA. Road signs in Wales are bilingual. Even the non-Welsh-speaking majority in Wales know how to pronounce Welsh place names. Once you hear how to pronounce a name, have a go and try not to offend! You may find that someone does not understand where it is you are trying to get to because you are using the Anglicised name, in this case explain you are not sure how to pronounce it and have the Welsh spelling to hand.
Scottish Gaelic Gàidhlig can be seen and heard in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, but there are only 60,000 native speakers.
The ancient Cornish language of Cornwall, in the far south west, was revived during the twentieth century, but it is not passed down from parent to child as Welsh and Gaelic still are. Be aware, however, that Cornish place names remain and can be rather challenging to pronounce for non-locals!
Irish is spoken in some areas of Northern Ireland, particularly in the border regions.
Many in Scotland claim Scots to be an entirely different language to English, it is what people commonly speak in much of Scotland and to some extent Northern Ireland. In northern England similar dialects can also be heard, such as Geordie. It can be difficult to understand, so feel free to ask someone to repeat themselves or speak more slowly. Speakers are likely to use standard English with outsiders.
All speakers of these minority languages are fluent to near-fluent in standard English but react well if you show an interest in their native tongue and culture. Inter-migration in the United Kingdom means you are likely to encounter people from all over the UK and beyond no matter where you visit. It is rare to find a place where all adults have the same accent or dialect.
There's an old joke that the people of the US and the UK are "divided by a common language", and travellers from English-speaking countries outside the UK may have difficulty catching specific words where regional accents are strong, but still there should not be any major difficulties in communicating. The British are good at understanding English spoken in a foreign accent, and visitors who speak English as a second language need not fear making mistakes. You may just get a slightly blank look for a few seconds after the end of a sentence while they 'decode' it internally. Most British people will not criticise or correct your language, although some are very keen to promote British usages over American ones when talking to non-native-speakers.
A few examples of words that overseas visitors may not be familiar with:
Wee - small Scotland, Northern Ireland, some English people, can also mean to relieve yourself England
Loch - lake Scotland
Lough - lake Northern Ireland
Aye - yes some parts of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and North England
Poke - ice cream served in a wafer cone Northern Ireland; a paper bag, especially one containing chips or sweets Scotland
Downing Street - used to refer to the Government similar to White House referring to the President of the United States
Cymru pronounced 'Cum-ree' - Wales Wales
Cockney rhyming slang is not a language but a collection of terms, some local and temporary, others so long-lasting that they are used by many people who don't realise that they are rhyming slang. Example of the latter: "raspberry" for the derisive noise called "Bronx cheer" in the US - derived from "raspberry tart", rhyming with "fart".
British people have historically been very tolerant of swearing, when used in context. It is considered far less shocking to say taboo words like "Cunt" or "twat" compared to in America, and can even be a term of endearment depending on the situation. Tourists should get used to hearing the word "mate" and "boss or "bruv" to a lesser extent in London a lot which is used in informal interaction frequently male only between strangers and friends alike, and is something similar to calling someone "buddy" or "pal". The use of affectionate terms between the sexes such as "darling", "love" or "sweetheart" is common between strangers and is not meant in a sexist or patronising manner. Furthermore, British people are prone to apologising for even the smallest things, much to the amusement of some and can be considered perhaps rude to not do so. An example such as bumping into you will warrant a "sorry" and is really more like "pardon" or "excuse me".
British Sign Language, or BSL, is the UK's primary sign language. When interpreters are present for public events, they will use BSL. In Northern Ireland, both BSL and Irish Sign Language ISL see use, and a Northern Ireland Sign Language, or NISL, is emerging from contact between the two. Users of Auslan or New Zealand Sign Language may understand BSL, as those languages were derived from BSL and share much vocabulary, as well as the same two-handed manual alphabet. On the other hand, users of French Sign language and related languages—notably ISL and American Sign Language—will not be able to understand BSL, as they differ markedly in syntax and vocabulary, and also use a one-handed manual alphabet. However do note that Makaton is also used more information about makaton can be found at (https://www.makaton.org)
French and to a lesser extent, Spanish and German are taught in schools, although British people are generally not able to speak one of these languages at even a basic level. Immigrant languages are widely spoken in some ethnic minority communities. These are mainly Arabic, South Asian languages, African languages, and Polish, Lithuanian, Russian.
naming and referring to people
Most commonly, first names are used to refer to someone. However, in formal situations, always refer to someone by their title and last name i.e. Mr. Smith. For women, it is polite to use the term 'Ms.', pronounced 'muzz' like 'buzz', i.e. Ms. Smith, which avoids referring to marital status. Only once you have been given permission by the other person "Please, call me Adam" should you stop using title and last name. Similarly, women may ask you to use a certain title to their preference, i.e. "Please call me Miss Smith".
It is also common to use Sir for a man and Miss for a woman, when speaking to a stranger. Use of the term 'Sir' is seen as very polite, and most people would omit the word "Excuse me" vs. "Excuse me, Sir". Friends usually address each other using "mate" informally, and sometimes to strangers. However, when used with strangers it is seen as working class and also impolite - so unless you have met the person before it is best to avoid this.
Family members are addressed with their relation to you e.g. Grandma, with different words used depending on dialect or background. For example, "Grandma" / "Grandmother" / "Grandmama" / "Nan" / "Nanny" / "Nanna" all carry the same meaning, but vary in majority use from region to region. Outside of England, words from regional languages may be used as well i.e. mamgu for grandma in Wales.
The Royal Mail has a long history. Postboxes are still the traditional red colour although there are green and gold Victorian "Penfold" boxes retained in some areas and a historically important blue box in Windsor. To commemorate British gold medal winners at the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, some post boxes, usually located in the home towns of the gold medallists, were re-painted gold. Mail can also be posted at post offices.
The Royal Mail has introduced a new system where post within the UK is priced on size and weight. You can find size charts at all post offices but bear this in mind when sending a larger envelope, parcel or packet. Postage stamps cost 34p/24p domestic 1st/2nd class for envelopes up to C5 size which are less than 5mm thick and less than 100g, 48p Europe up to 20g, 54p Worldwide up to 10g. Stamps can be bought at supermarkets, newsagents and tourist shops. Domestic first-class mail can usually be expected to arrive the following day; second-class mail may take several days. Signage on all postboxes displays the final collection time at that location typically about 17:30 on weekdays and noon on Saturdays, as well as details of later weeknight collections that are available in many areas from a central postbox or sorting office. Deliveries are likewise made six mornings per week, Monday to Saturday. There is generally no post on Sundays or Public Holidays.
If you wish to send something heavy, or want to send a larger letter or packet within the UK, then you will have to get it weighed and/or measured at the post office. The staff at post offices are very helpful, but avoid the lunchtime rush at around 12:00-13:30 when there is often a long queue and 30+ minute waiting times.
One interesting side-pursuit is to look at when the postboxes were built since some can be very old. The 'R' stands for Rex/Regina and the first letter the initial of the monarch reinging when it was built. E.g. A postbox built after 1952 would have the initals 'E II R'. Finding a box with the initials 'VR' Queen Victoria, pre-1901 is possible.
The electricity supply runs at 230V, 50Hz AC. Visitors from countries such as the US and Canada, where the voltage supply runs at 120V 60Hz, may need a voltage converter which can be picked up in most specialist electronic shops. Many appliances needed whilst travelling such as laptop chargers, shavers and the like are designed to run off both voltages, however check on the label before setting off. Anguilla's electricity is 110V, 60Hz, the Cayman Islands electricity is 120V, 60Hz, and Gibraltar and the Isle of Man's electricity is 240V, 50Hz.
British plugs have three flat, rectangular pins which form a triangle. These sockets are the same used in Ireland, Cyprus, Malta and several other former British colonies. Both Anguilla and the Cayman Islands use the U.S. plug. Gibraltar, Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands uses the Europlug, along with the Type G plug.
Some of the most important British newspapers are as follows:
The Sun - the nation's biggest selling newspaper with a daily circulation of over 2 million, and the most ubiquitous of the British red-tops. The Sun is infamous for its sensationalized stories, and frequently courts controversy - legal action between The Sun, celebrities and politicians is almost a blood sport in Britain. Its sister Sunday title The News Of The World was killed off in 2011 after one scandal too many. The Sun's political stance generally floats between centre-left or centre-right depending on the political mood of the moment, the paper famously backed Margaret Thatcher at the height of her popularity in the 1980s, then switched to supporting Tony Blair's administrations in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Daily Mirror - similar to The Sun in both style and content, if slightly less sensational. Is known for known synthesizing news down to easy-to-read-and-comprehend stories. The Daily Record is the Mirror's Scottish sister paper. Unlike The Sun however, the Daily Mirror takes a definite left-wing stance, and strongly supports the Labour Party.
Daily Mail - A staunchly right wing tabloid, which strongly endorses the Conservative Party, and frequently courts populist opinion.
Daily Express - A tabloid which has a major agenda of withdrawing the United Kingdom from the European Union. There is also a Sunday edition called The Sunday Express. It is mostly aimed at British Eurosceptics and is very critical of the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat parties. But often has a supportive view for the UK Independence Party UKIP.
The Guardian - One of the "quality broadsheets", along with its sister Sunday edition known as The Observer. The Guardian is aimed at a more erudite audience, and takes a liberal, and generally centre-left political view. It is sympathetic towards the Labour Party, but does not support it directly.
The Times - one of the oldest and traditional broadsheet newspapers, it takes a moderate right-wing stance, although stops short at vocally supporting the Conservative Party.
Daily Telegraph - Similar to The Times, it is a right wing broadsheet which is affectionately known as the "Daily Torygraph" owing to its support of the Conservative Party
The Independent - As its name suggests, the Independent is supposedly a politically neutral broadsheet. However in recent years this is no longer the case and it currently presents a centre-left political stance.
Financial Times - one of the best known British newspapers internationally, it is aimed primaily at a business readership, competing with The Wall Street Journal, and of course sponsors the London Stock Exchange FTSE. Officially it is politically neutral, although by its very nature does tend to lean right.
The local emergency telephone number is 999; however, the EU-wide 112 can also be used. For advice on non-emergency medical problems, you can ring the 24-hour NHS 111 service on 111.
Emergencies can be dealt with under the NHS National Health Service at any hospital with a Casualty or A & E Accident & Emergency department. At A&E be prepared to wait for up to 4 hours to be seen to if the medical complaint is not serious, depending on the time of day/night. The longest waiting times usually occur on Friday and Saturday nights. Emergencies will be dealt with immediately and before any question of remuneration is even contemplated. Walk-in centres also provide treatment for less urgent conditions on a first come first served basis. They are open to residents and foreign nationals.
All treatment at an NHS hospital or doctor is free to residents of the UK. All emergency treatment is free, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. As a result, an EHIC card is, in fact, not necessary although advised for EU travel in general, as the UK is possibly one of the only countries to provide free emergency treatment without question or identity verification. This also applies to tourists, both from the EU and outside.
For advice on minor ailments and medicines, you can ask a pharmacist there are many high-street chemists, and to practise legally all pharmacists must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC which involves a university degree and other exams and training). Notable pharmacy chains include Boots and Lloyds, and many supermarkets also have pharmacists. It is worth noting that the medicine trade is strictly controlled and many medicines available to purchase from a pharmacy in other countries eg: antibiotics can only be provided on production of a prescription written by an authorised medical professional.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases STD are spreading between young people, so make sure you practise safe sex. There are around 50,000 HIV victims living in the UK. Chlamydia is common enough to warrant public health screening of young people. Condoms are available in toilets, pharmacies, and supermarkets. They are also available free from some NHS sexual health clinics known as GUM clinics, which also provide free STI testing and treatment, even if you are not eligible for other NHS services.
Tap water is safe to drink everywhere, unless otherwise stated.
queueing and door holding
Allow some personal space between you and others in queues and elsewhere. It is said that the British invented queueing, and they become very annoyed if anyone jumps the line. Unlike in other countries, jumping the line is rare, so avoid doing it out of habit. This applies even in non-formal situations such as fast food restaurants, although if it becomes too busy for a clear queue to be seen, most people are comfortable with crowding. Just don't push past people!
When someone is right behind you when you open the door, hold the door for a second or two for the other person. This may not be a common practice for other countries but this is quite common here. If you are that person behind, say 'thanks' or 'cheers' to the one holding the door for you. When 2 strangers must manoeuvre through a single door, a narrow footpath or a cramped shop, give way to the other person with a hand gesture or friendly nod and step to the side, allowing them to pass through first. It is not uncommon for both parties to take this polite approach, leading both to begin moving left and right while apologising to each other for some time.Acknowledge these small gestures or don't be surprised when you hear a sarcastic "you're welcome!" as you walk away. Remember although manners and politeness are highly regarded by the British, ignoring these unwritten rules of consideration can be met with mild hostility.
attitudes towards alcohol
Despite being famous for its pubs, being drunk in public is not acceptable. Among friends it can be frowned upon depending on the occasion and type of person.
In some areas particularly city centres, the police may have the power to request that you not drink in public. It is a crime to ignore such a request. Generally, though, drinking sensibly in public is both legally and socially permitted.
The UK is made up of 4 different countries - England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and within these 4 countries, there are distinct regional accents and dialects, as well as languages too. As a result, most tourists and visitors are surprised and fascinated by the number of different voices within the UK.
But even if you are a non-native English speaker, it is best to speak as you would normally do, as any attempt at imitating an accent is seen as very rude. This includes for British people imitating other regions accents. However, people are proud of their roots, and asking about accents is often a good way to start a conversation, and after starting this conversation, attempts at speaking another's accent will often be appreciated and well-received. Just make sure it's not for too long - a couple of example words given by the person to say are enough. For example, "I like your accent, where are you from?", "What kinds of words do people in [area] use?".
Well-known accents include the Liverpool accent known as "Scouse" [rhymes with "mouse"], Newcastle's "Geordie" accent and "Cockney" from London, as well as the Glasgow accent, Northern Irish accent and North and South Welsh accents.
public holidays
Note that during the Christmas and New Year holiday period much of the country shuts down. During the week leading up to Christmas people will travel to their hometowns to visit their family, meaning that the motorway traffic can be very heavy and trains are much more crowded. Also, many people rush to shopping areas to stock up on food and drink and last-minute gifts. On Christmas Day, Boxing Day Dec 26th and New Year's Day most businesses will close including supermarkets and most restaurants and bars although major hotels remain open. If you need to purchase food, drink or cigarettes on these days then most petrol gas station convenience stores will still be open but almost everything else is closed, and on Christmas Day itself even many of these are closed. Many large shops are open and extremely busy on Boxing Day. If you don't have a car then avoid travelling on these days as the only available transport in many areas is taxis, which will charge up to three times the regular price. If you have a car then it is much better as roads are almost empty on Christmas Day and parking is often free - however many petrol stations are closed on Christmas Day except those at Motorway Service Stations, which must be open by law so plan your journey carefully if you will need to refuel. In many areas, bus and train services finish much earlier than usual on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve, and do not run on Christmas Day or Boxing Day. Buses also tend not to run on New Years Day, outside of major cities. During the week between Christmas and New Year, many transport services operate revised schedules and it is advisable to check with operators.
Greetings are dependent upon the situation. In anything but a business situation, a verbal greeting such as 'Hello, 'Hi,' 'Hiya,' or 'Hey' 'You all right?' or 'All right?' Etiquette for a hug is somewhat complicated, so the best advice is to accept a hug regardless of the gender offering it if it is offered, otherwise a handshake is appropriate. Kisses on both cheeks are not common but that could happen, so be prepared, especially when dining.
Note that the British often use "Alright?" or "You all right?" as a greeting - it is not a question, and they aren't asking about your feelings. The usual answer is simply responding with the same "Alright?".
The British can be extremely indirect when requesting things from people they do not know. It is common for Britons to "ask around" questions when requesting something: for example, it is more likely for a Briton to ask "Excuse me, where can I find the changing room?" in a clothes shop, rather than "Where's the changing room?", and when dining or shopping with friends, it is common to ask questions to friends such as "Do you reckon there is a toilet in here?" as opposed to directly asking an employee "Where's the toilet?".
Similarly, saying 'What?' when you cannot hear or don't understand something is sometimes considered rude, so 'Pardon?' or "Sorry?" is more appropriate to use in situations with a stranger or a superior. British people apologise a lot, even when there is absolutely no need to do so. For example, if someone stepped on someone else's toe by accident, or if you bump into someone in the street, both people would normally apologise. You should do the same even for little things, and even when the other person is in the wrong. This is a very British quality, and despite the lack of sincerity in the apology, not saying 'sorry' is seen as very impolite and rude, and can even lead to confrontation 'Are you going to say sorry?', or even 'Say sorry!'.
On the whole, British police officers tend to be professional and polite, and are generally less aggressive than law enforcement agencies in other developed nations however, this does not mean they are lenient. The vast majority of British police officers do not carry firearms on standard patrol, and the only time one would usually see a "Bobby" with a weapon is at ports or when there is a suspicion they will meet armed offenders. The exception to this is Northern Ireland, where all police are armed. Most officers will only speak English and you will be made to speak to an interpreter over police radio or will do so at a police station if you cannot communicate in English. You have the legal right to remain silent during and after arrest – but police in England and Wales will warn you that "You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence".
illegal drugs
All illegal drugs in the United Kingdom are classified as 'A', 'B' or 'C'. Class A drugs are typically regarded as the most dangerous not always the case and attract severe prison sentences for supplying.
Class C are generally regarded as the least harmful again not always the case and thus attract lesser penalties. Remember: all of these drugs are equally illegal and you will be arrested for possession regardless of the class; the classes are used to determine policing priorities and penalties.
Class A drugs include ecstasy MDMA, LSD, heroin and cocaine; penalties will mean arrest and possibly jail even for possession. Magic mushrooms were previously legal because of technicalities in the law, but are now class A.
Cannabis is now a 'Class B' drug. A first offence for possession will usually result in a formal warning, or an on-the-spot fine. This does not apply to other Class B drugs, such as speed. Subsequent offences may result in arrest.
Examples of Class C include ketamine, some steroids, some prescription drugs such as Valium legal if they are prescribed for you, GHB, and some tranquillisers.
Prescribed drugs may sometimes require a letter from a doctor to be imported. This applies where the drug is a Controlled Drug A,B or C in the UK.
Drug use is a growing concern for authorities, with some of the highest levels in Europe. Cannabis and ecstasy are both very widely available and you could even be offered it if you are in the right location such as certain markets and clubs.
Although the act of prostitution is not in itself illegal in the UK, many laws criminalise activities associated with it.
Brothels of any kind are illegal under the 1956 Sexual Offences Act, and it's against the law to loiter or solicit sex on the street. 'Kerb-crawling' driving close to a pavement in order to ask prostitutes for sex is also banned, and is actively monitored for by police patrols in many towns and cities across the country.
It should be noted that although exchanging money for sex is not in itself prohibited, many legal grey-areas do exist in this department, and the attitude towards the trade is generally not as liberal as in many other European countries. You should also keep in mind that anyone who does offer sex for money will not be regulated so you act on your own risk of getting transmitted infections and diseases.
A lot of customs and respect in the UK come from recent changes, in particular the 'Sexual Revolution' which changed opinions towards sexuality, and the European Union, which led to an increase in non-British Europeans living in the UK. This have influenced and integrated into 'traditional British values' which has resulted in old taboos being broken, and new taboos created.
Same-sex displays of affection are tolerated by most people apart from in some rural areas and in poorer parts of many cities see Stay Safe above. On the respect side, if you see a pair of same-sex couple displaying affection, do not stare at them like animals in a zoo. Most British people are liberal and tolerant, some even accepting. A majority of people in Britain support same-sex marriage and LGBT rights although not all so don't relay on being safe everywhere see safety.
'No blacks, no Irish, no dogs' is a famous phrase from the past, when racism in the UK was widespread. Nowadays, the opposite is true - any form of racism is seen as not only backward, but against British values and offensive. At the moment, the debate on EU immigration is hot, but even so, any sentences aimed towards a particular race, even if non-derogatory are seen as taboo, and UK politicians that do so are usually seen are racist. It is also important, that if at any point you experience any form of racism, to tell the police. Racism and discrimination are generally against the law, and your rights will be protected.
Ever since the Magna Carta was signed, the power of the King / Queen has been declining. Nowadays, the Queen is merely a figurehead, with very little to no power. While it is technically illegal to deface pictures of the Queen, including on back notes, laws are now rarely enforced as shown by the album artwork of 'God Save the Queen' by the Sex Pistols - at the time, the artwork was very taboo, nowadays it is widespread on posters and memorabilia. Criticism of the Royal Family will be seen as impolite from a foreigner, but most British people say whatever they like about them, so if someone you are talking to criticises them, feel free to join in - everyone is entitled to their opinion! Especially on TV, where comedians can be very, very blunt, with satire towards the Royals. However, many British people are still very fond of the Royal Family especially the Queen and critising or ridiculing them will offend some people, though they'd be unlikely to get outwardly angry towards you.
The UK has a colourful past and, while the British are rightly proud of many parts of their history, other aspects are regarded with shame. As a foreigner, try not to criticise too strongly the bad things that Britain and its empire did in the past, as this could upset or annoy those you are speaking to. Avoid mentioning topics that include: racism, homophobia and human rights abuses in either the UK or the British Empire, and above all avoid mentioning "The Troubles" in Northern Ireland.
Remember that the Good Friday Agreement ending Northern Ireland's "Troubles" was signed in only 1998, making it recent and very taboo.
One thing noticeably different to other countries is the relation with World Wars One and Two. British people are fairly open talking about them - just be prepared for controversial viewpoints, or criticism of your country. This includes every other nationality - not just countries that were part of the Axis. Due to the Iraq War, many British people are critical of Americans, and also of Europeans due to a general sense of the UK 'saving the rest of Europe' and recent discontent with the European Union. However, do ask questions if you're interested - WWI and WWII are a large part of British history education, so many people talk about it in the media and in private.
For obvious reasons, never refer to the Falkland Islands as the "Malvinas", or as Argentinian. While most people aren't too opinionated about whether the Falklands should be British or not shown by the fact several referenda have been held, as opposed to Catalan independence, which has been denied any referendum by Spain, almost all British people resent Argentina's claims due to the Falklands War.
In case of emergency, call 999 or 112 from any phone. Such calls are free and will be answered by an emergency services operator who will ask you for your location, and the services you need police, fire, ambulance, coastguard, mountain rescue or cave rescue. You can call this number from any mobile telephone as well, even if you do not have roaming or even any SIM card inserted. It is a very serious offence to call this number without due cause.
Non-urgent calls to the police should be made on 101 if you are in England or Wales and are charged at 15 pence per call. If you need non-urgent medical help call 111 This number is gradually replacing 0845 46 47.
When calling the UK from overseas, dial your international access code 00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US and Canada or '+' from any mobile phone followed by the UK's country code 44 and then the UK area code and subscriber number. If the number you are calling is shown with a leading 0 at the beginning of the area code, the 0 must be omitted when calling from abroad.
To phone another country from the UK, dial 00 followed by the overseas country code, area code and subscriber number.
When calling a UK landline number from any other UK number, dial the area code beginning with the leading 0 and the subscriber number. If calling from a landline to another landline within the same area code the area code can usually be omitted.
For calls to UK mobile telephones from anywhere within the UK all of the digits have to be dialled by all callers. The same is true when you are doing the opposite.
When the building you're in has its own internal phone system, the number for an outside line is usually "9" not "0", as in many other countries, which in the UK usually connects you to the operator or reception desk.
Payphones are widely available, especially in stations, airports, etc. Payphones usually take cash minimum 40p - BT, although some private payphones may charge more; change is not given, but you can choose to use the excess on the next call. Some newer payphones accept credit and debit cards and may even allow you to send emails and surf the web. Phonecards have been phased out, though various pre-paid phonecards can be purchased from newsagents for cheap international calls. Some BT payphones now accept Euros.
A simpler and often cheaper alternative for international calls is to use a direct-dial service, these offer vastly reduced call rates over the standard providers and don't require you to purchase a card or sign up for an account. You simply dial an access number which is usually a more expensive revenue-share 084x or 087x or premium rate 09xx number.
Whether you are calling someone who is inside or outside the UK, it may be important to find out if the phone number being called corresponds to a landline or mobile phone as most operators have different rates for each.
Mobile phones are heavily used. The main networks are:
EE which has amalgamated the previous T-Mobile (http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/) and Orange (http://www.orange.co.uk/) networks
There are also a range of smaller operators who piggyback their network off the four main networks above e.g. Tesco Mobile, Giffgaff, Sainsbury, TalkTalk, Natterbox, Vectone, etc.
All have 3G and 4G services as well as GPRS excluding 3. GPRS and 3G data services are available, usually priced per megabyte. GPRS Voice, Text, Basic Internet coverage is sparse in mountainous areas but reaches 99% of homes, 3G signal MMS, Video, Internet etc has similar huge gaps outside of urban areas dependent on network and may also be difficult to get indoors. T-Mobile and Orange are both now run by Everything Everywhere (http://everythingeverywhe...) and share each others signal. A 4G service has just started in a small number of the largest cities. OpenSignal provide independent United Kingdom coverage maps comparing network quality and data speeds.
There is no charge for calls that you receive on your handset except for those roaming; charges are only for calls that you initiate.
Pay as you go prepaid plans are available. Credit the phone with a top-up card or cash payment via a top-up terminal in a shop or at an ATM; there is no formal, paper term contract. Some operators also offer packages which mix texts, phone calls and/or data at affordable rates and some offer unlimited data e.g. 3. These packages can come with your initial top-up or be deducted from your balance. These are usually more ideal if you intend to stay in the UK for a short period of time; getting pay monthly plans will save you more if you will reside in the UK for a longer time.
If you have an unlocked GSM-compatible handset most dual- and tri-band phones are GSM-compatible you can purchase a SIM card from electrical or phone outlets, in supermarkets, or online i.e. although giffgaff themselves only send sims to UK addresses. Be aware prices do vary considerably – from £5 (with £10 call credit from Tesco on-line available in Tesco supermarkets to £30 with £2.50 credit from Vodafone available at all mobile phone shops. Often bargain handset-and-SIM deals can be found, if you don't have an unlocked handset - at the time of writing you can get a very basic mobile with SIM for £18 from Tesco, though this will be a locked phone and won't work with other SIM cards.
Costs for calls can vary significantly depending on when you call, where from and where to. Calls from hotel rooms can be spectacularly expensive because of hotel surcharges; check before you use and consider using the lobby payphones instead. Calls from payphones and wired, or landline, phones to mobile phones are expensive too; if you have the choice call the other party's landline. Beware of premium rate calls 070, 084n, 087n and 09nn, which can be very expensive, especially from mobiles. Text messaging from mobiles costs around 10 pence per message and picture or MMS messages cost around 45 pence 20 pence on some networks.
If you expect to frequently call abroad from your mobile phone, consider getting a sim from a virtual carrier. Carriers such as Vectone One, Lebara and Lycamobile offer deeply discounted rates to call or text phone numbers in other countries.
Calls between landlines are charged at national or geographic rate by most providers. Many mobile and landline packages provide inclusive minutes to call 01, 02 and 03 numbers either off-peak or at any time. Calls to the crown dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey, Sark and the Isle of Man may be charged at a higher rate.
If the originating and destination area codes are the same then the area code can be omitted when calling from a landline. Note that local calls are charged at the same rate as other geographic phone calls, and are not automatically free unless the user has an appropriate contract with the phone provider. Non-geographic 08xx numbers used to be cheaper than their geographic counterparts, but this has effectively changed as an increasing number of calls are made using mobile phones, where such non-geographic numbers are charged higher and are rarely included in mobile phone plans. The following table relates the first few digits dialled to call types, so you can avoid some of the pitfalls above:
|Digits dialled
|Call Type
|International call to outside the UK
|Call to a landline at geographic rate.
|Call to a landline at geographic rate.
|A non-geographic number charged at the same rate as 01 or 02.
|Free call from landlines, mobiles and public payphones.
|Call to a personal number. These are very expensive.
|073nn to 075nn
|Call to a mobile telephone.
|Call to a pager. These are usually expensive.
|077nn to 079nn
|Call to a mobile telephone.
|0800, 0808
|Free call from landlines, mobiles and public payphones.
|0844, 0843, 0842
|Variable rate from 1p to 10p/min from landlines, plus your phone providers' access charge (https://planet-numbers.co...)
|From 1p to 7p/min from landlines and mobiles, plus your phone providers' access charge (https://planet-numbers.co...).
|From 6p to 13p/min from landlines and mobiles, plus your phone providers' access charge (https://planet-numbers.co...)
|0871, 0872, 0873
|Variable rate from 10p to 13p/min from landlines and mobiles, plus your phone providers' access charge (https://planet-numbers.co...)
|Calls at a premium rate – anything from 13p up to £1.50/minute. plus your phone providers' access charge (https://planet-numbers.co...)
Where a call is chargeable, calling from a mobile telephone will usually cost more than calling the same number from a landline.


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