For those of you who don’t know this, PAYPAL IS NOT A BANK. It is officially classified as a "Money Service". Therefore, PayPal does not have to follow Federal Banking Guidelines. These guidelines are in placed to help protect an individual's bank account from being frozen without warning, explanation, or recourse, for months at a time. Sadly, PayPal continues to do just that, to thousands of PayPal accounts, every month. There are numerous stories from Ex PayPal Employees and Managers who resigned because of PayPal’s business practices, as well as thousands of detailed horror stories posted all over websites about people being Robbed, Abused, Unfairly Treated, Lied To And Cheated By Paypal. Why is the goverment allowing this company to Operate in the UK? Every day there are tons of emails from people who thought they could trust PayPal with their business only to discover, as so many before them already have, that there account has been limited and their funds frozen, money held, or money pulled right out of their account. These people placed their trust and livelihood in PayPal's hands only to be told that their accounts have been locked indefinitely without appeal. Explaining your version of what happened, in most cases seems to make no difference. PayPal can refuse to provide you with detailed information from their investigation and does not have to disclose documents they relied upon to make their decisions. You can expect to wait AT LEAST 6 MONTHS before you see your money again. In some cases, the wait time can EXCEED 6 MONTHS and run into a shady Grey area, where "NEVER" Seems To Be A More Realistic Time-Frame. People who complain about it have reported experiencing terrible Customer Service including extra long hold times, delays, and dead-end auto-responder e-mails. 100,000 COMPLAINTS OUTSTANDING AT PAYPAL. In many instances disputes can run on for months leaving people frustrated and out of pocket as they are unable to access their accounts. A common allegation is that the company brushes off or stalls customer grievances for months and meanwhile freezes the customer's account and pockets the interest (So that's how they make their money!). No wonder they freeze so many accounts! When you open a paypal account, you agree to allow PayPal to play Judge, Jury and Executioner in every dispute situation. Your money is taken from a customer’s credit card, or paypal account, and transferred into a paypal account, not your bank account. Make No mistake about it: PayPal profits handsomely, earning interest on the millions of dollars left sitting inside thousands of frozen paypal accounts. From worldwide users vast experience in trying to get Paypal to pay them their rightful money is that PayPal completely ignores user complaints, phone calls, faxes, & email, but does respond to government investigators and private lawyers. This company requires a Full stop and not welcome to trade upon holding UK citizens money illegally. Please sign this petition, share on Facebook and on Twitter, tell your friends and family most particularly those who have businesses and who use Paypal. They may well have had no problems so far, but this can happen without warning and so quickly and without justified reason.

All main party leaders should acknowledge the reasons for, and make urgent plans to adequately address, the current crisis in the teaching profession so that teachers are allowed more time and freedom to teach our future generations, rather than spending endless hours on pointless paperwork, worry and illness. I have been a primary school teacher for 13 years but now work as a supply teacher only, having left contracted teaching some five years ago due to stress and illness. The education of young people today is being jeopardised by the unmanageable workload now placed on teachers, much of which consists of pointless paper exercises that seem to serve little or no purpose. There is also a genuine fear of the inspection process which stifles the creativity needed for the best teaching and learning to take place. How can a teacher give of their best and inspire young people when they have no life outside of schoolwork? They have nothing new to bring to the classroom and no energy to excite young minds. It is no wonder that so many newly trained teachers leave the profession so soon, nor that so many retire early. Teachers should be allowed autonomy, without having to constantly provide proof of their expertise. Under such circumstances, recruitment and retention of very good teachers should improve dramatically. Surely, the following article in the Independent would have been signed by far more than 1200 teachers, had the opportunity been available. I know that I would have signed it: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/teaching-profession-headed-for-crisis-as-numbers-continue-to-drop-and-working-lives-become-unbearable-10203085.html Sign this petition if you are a teacher and you agree with the contents of the article in the Independent.

After years of consecutive scandals: LIBOR , money laundering, currency exchange manipulation, tax evasion – and that’s just from the last four years. HSBC announces this week it’s reviewing whether to move its HQ out of the UK. If they move, not only will the UK lose billions in tax revenue, but it could also prompt others to follow suit- hugely damaging the UK’s financial industry. As a customer I’m disgusted. HSBC generates $16.1 billion revenue in the UK, and pays a modest $2.4 billion tax on the money it makes. Yet despite these favourable arrangements, and despite the UK being its biggest market, it decides to make these veiled threats. HSBC point to a wave of regulatory changes, and the prospect of Britain leaving the European Union, as to the reasons behind its decision. I understand the concern stemming from the UK leaving the EU, but to point to regulatory changes, changes that in no way go far enough, and changes that were brought in because of the rampant criminal behaviour across the banking sector, as a reason, beggars belief. I say let HSBC move its HQ. And when it does, HSBC customers should move too – move to another bank. If HSBC can throw around threats without regard for its millions of UK based customers, then we need to show that it can’t. Sign up now and let HSBC know that you’re willing to make threats too - that if it leaves you’ll move to another bank, one that’s based in the UK, and one with more regard for its customers.

Philip Dunne is the only candidate that is sitting on the fence about this important issue. We have great concern for the NHS as a whole, and ask that he watches the powerful film Sell Off, made by senior doctors who describe the threats to our NHS. You will find this online.

Totton College has announced it is stopping A'Levels as of this September, obviously this affects both current students and new intake meaning locals will need to find new courses at either Brockenhurst, Tauntons or similar. This will of course involve an expensive bus fare and also affects staff who face redundancy and questions the future of the college as a whole.

Dear Councillor Derek Zanger - Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, Councillor Russell Roberts - Leader of Kettering Council, and all Kettering Councillors, Skateboarding is not a crime. Yet Kettering Borough Council seems to think differently with a proposal of making it and many other activities illegal, and banning them from the town centre. Most of the categories on the Public Spaces Protection Order have long been part of daily life in Kettering and we cannot understand why they would need to become a criminal offence when there are already established laws that cover problems which cause genuine harm to society. The proposal crudely lumps together completely unrelated activities. Skateboarding, and the extended creative community it supports and encourages, has helped to nurture successful skaters, BMXers, photographers, musicians, designers and generally innovative people who make a positive contribution to society. This creative culture and activity is a healthy, positive and accessible green way for people from a wide range of social backgrounds to enjoy themselves. The plan for the proposed PSPO has been poorly promoted to the Kettering communities and there has been a lack of genuine public consultation. The council has shown that it neither understands the benefits of skateboarding and other physical creative activities, and that it is out of step with public opinion and the government’s own targets on physical and social wellbeing for young people. The council has also shown that it does not understand the fundamental difference between the use of skateboarding in the streets and a purpose-built skatepark. We believe the PSPO is a waste of money and police time and that there are far more important issues the council should be dealing with rather than criminalising our population for being out in the fresh air having fun. We call for a halt to the proposed PSPO and banning of skateboarding from the town centre and request Kettering Borough Council engage in proper consultation with the public and skate community regarding the specific issues it wants to address, and the solution within existing laws. Find out more: http://www.kettering.gov.uk/publicspacesprotectionorder If you complete the online form please write that you were sent there from the petition. Read our open letter to the council here and the responses we have received from local councillors: http://www.chopperskate.com/open-letter-regarding-the-proposed-public-spaces-protection-order/

Lord Greville Janner is a suspected serial paedophile who has abused children with impunity for many decades. Protected by the political elite, numerous inquiries have been buried, case files lost or stolen and now he's using his health to escape justice yet again. Repeatedly they have decided not to proceed with charges against him. Why? Why is he being protected and the rights of victims ignored? We need to send a clear message out that justice will be done regardless of your position in the political elite of this country. DEMAND HE BE PUNISHED FOR HIS CRIMES.

They have erected these silos overnight without planning permission but are being allowed to stay up till they have applied for it, these horrible things back on to people gardens and what a sight they are no consideration given for these residents nothing this is the letter I had from council. This information has been marked as: IL0: UNCLASSIFIED We are aware of the silos's and our Enforcement officer went out yesterday, this is her reply: I have spoken with a representative of KTC this morning and I understand that the work on the construction of the silos has been stopped. The company will be submitting the relevant planning application to retain the silos that have been constructed and this will be dealt with through the normal process with neighbour notifications. The application will also be advertised on site and on the Councils website. We anticipate that the application will be received in the next couple of weeks. Any work being done today was to secure the silos and make them safe. So please. Sign this petition and get this blot removed.

The site is 50 metres from the river Thames in a peaceful part of the river in Walton-on-Thames. Between the site and the waters edge sits the Weir Hotel, a public house that was built in 1856 and is frequented by many on a summers evening. The floodlighting will delete the night sky, causing so much light pollution , the bats that use the Thames Corridor for navigation will become confused. A noise survey was carried out in 2012 by the Weir Hotel proving the bats are here. The constant noise from 6 football pitches, 4 rented to the public until 10pm every night will cause noise pollution and destroy the ambience of this area. This proposed site is Council land and Elmbridge Borough Council are applying for planning permission for themselves. Please help us stop them.

GLYPHOSATE, the active ingredient in RoundUp weedkiller, was reclassified on March 20th 2015 by the World Health Organisation. FOUND TO CAUSE CANCER IN ANIMALS and probably cancer in humans, it was given a 2A - the second most serious carcinogen classification. Glyphosate in Falmouth is used in the parks; some schools; around benches; verges and all over our streets! The council is "sloshing" this chemical everywhere as if it's nothing and PUTTING ANIMALS AT RISK. Our dogs can easily come into contact with glyphosate, while innocently walking along the street and on grassy verges. SNIFFING, LICKING, DIGGING and ROLLING in it. Known to cause asthma, eczema, autism, birth defects and parkinsons in humans, it's VERY BAD NEWS FOR ANIMALS. GLYPHOSATE stays active in soil for around 6 months, sometimes longer; Neutralization upon immediate contact is a marketing myth. Last year practically every tree base and verge was sprayed with glyphosate; dog owners had no idea. Will Falmouth Town Council do the same this year? There is SPRAY EVIDENCE ALREADY! Evidence of spraying takes a few days to show, our animals could be frolicking TODAY in animal cancer causing glyphosate Glyphosate is currently under safety review by DEFRA and in the EU, but the council is using it anyway, to "keep the town looking sharp". The council is aware of the HEALTH IMPLICATIONS but they intend to spray 65kms of pavement regardless. The areas are UNMARKED and NOT cordoned off; there are no warning signs! Our dogs and other animals have NO voices, so we must STAND UP FOR THEM! Glyphosate is BANNED from use in public places in many towns and countries AROUND THE WORLD, due to animal and human welfare; are Falmouth animals not worthy of this protection too? Newquay Zoo doesn't use glyphosate because "it would hurt the animals" - enough said. There are alternatives, from strimmers, volunteer groups, to hot chemical free foam; therefore no excuse for using ANIMAL CANCER causing chemicals. Let's not allow those testing animals to have died in vain. Together we can stop this ANIMAL CANCER chemical being used in public places! Sign the petition and share with every dog owner and animal lover you know. We will need a LOT of signatures. Thank you Documents and lawsuits to support the petition: http://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/iarcnews/pdf/MonographVolume112.pdf http://www.epa.gov/safewater/pdfs/factsheets/soc/tech/glyphosa.pdf http://www.naturallyhealthydogs.co.uk/blog/2011/10/17/Beware-the-Dangers-of-RoundUp-Weedkiller-.aspx http://www.i-sis.org.uk/Why_Glyphosate_Should_be_Banned.php http://www.preventcancernow.ca/physician-activism-doctors-lead-canada’s-anti-pesticide-movement http://www.monsantoclassaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Monsanto-Glyphosate-Class-Action-4.20.2015.pdf http://weedkillercancer.com http://environmentalcomplianceinsider.com/topstories/the-‘precautionary-principle’-what-it-is-and-how-it-affects-you http://www.cela.ca/collections/celacourts/hudson-quebec-pesticide-law https://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/1878/index.do http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/29244-will-richmond-reject-roundup-the-case-for-banning-glyphosate http://www.theguardian.com/cities/2015/apr/21/glyphosate-probably-carcinogenic-pesticide-why-cities-use-it http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32009L0128 http://www.i-sis.org.uk/Ten_NGOs_Ask_China_to_Stop_Producing_Glyphosate.php http://isde.org/Appeal_glyphosate_IARC.pdf

On Saturday 18th April 2015, a group of activists occupied the old Bank of England building at 31 Castle Street in Liverpool. This huge building has sat empty for several years, while local homelessness services have seen a dramatic increase in demand for the help they provide. The Whitechapel Centre has reported a 32% rise in demand for the service over the last three years: http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/whitechapel-centre-fears-new-year-8416181 The occupied bank has yesterday received papers for a court hearing about the occupation. The hearing will take place on the 28th of April. We are petitioning Liverpool City Council and the court judge to not evict the activists and to allow the centre to remain open indefinitely, to meet the acute needs of local people living in poverty. Article 25, Universal Declaration of Human Rights: (1) Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control. A "perfect storm" of central government cuts, stagnating wages and other unfavourable economic conditions have hit Merseyside the hardest out of any area in the country (While the national average cut in council budgets has been 2.9%, Merseyside councils are facing a reduction of 4.7%) and led to a dramatic increase in homelessness and housing issues, food poverty, fuel poverty and other types of material deprivation. Liverpool City Council has been instrumental in enacting cuts that have affected the most vulnerable members of the local community, and existing services are struggling to cope with the increased demand that this hardship is causing. http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/one-seven-merseyside-homes-living-7305611 http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/merseyside-foodbank-capital-country-according-6994144 http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/04/23/labour-austerity-benefit-cuts-deprived-areas-_n_3137416.html A group of concerned local people have decided this situation can no longer be tolerated. We have therefore set up the "Bank of Love" - the Jess James Community Outreach Centre - inside the abandoned building. As it was mainly the 2008 UK bank bailout that has led to the imposition of damaging austerity policies which are devastating out local communities, we feel it is apt that a former bank building should be used to house, feed and clothe those in need. Inside the bank we have set up a kitchen which has fed hundreds of people since the occupation began, and the big empty rooms above have housed many local people with nowhere else to go. Activists at the bank have also been providing food bags and free shoes and clothing to those in need. Government policy in the form of benefit sanctions (state-approved destitution) and the bedroom tax and changes to council tax benefit are leaving people unable to meet their most basic needs and the most basic needs of their families. Unless and until the government/local council addresses this ongoing breach of human rights, the centre must remain open.

Obesity is a threat to good health and is best controlled through exercise. Diabetics can lower their blood sugar levels with exercise. Exercise also improves mental health. (Exercise releases a hormone - Serotonin - which reduces depression.)