P541 Teletext 541 Jul18 23:13:11 —————————————————————————————— 'CREDIT' CARDS FOR WELL-BEHAVED TEENS (eenagers from low-income families are to be given a "credit" card as part of a £55m plan to discourage anti-social behaviour^ Each youngster will receive £12 in the form of credits on an "opportunity card", which can be spent on activities such as sport, drama clubs and art. The proposals to be put to MPs, would allow extra credits to be earned for for volunteering and good school marks. ——————————————————————————————————1/7—— by Tina Walsh STARS SHINING FOR U? LOVESTARS p348 Insurance Tax Credit&debt HolidaysP541 Teletext 541 Jul18 23:17:31 —————————————————————————————— 'CREDIT' CARDS FOR WELL-BEHAVED TEENS A Government project to issue teenagers from poor backgrounds with a "credit" card will be piloted in eight areas in England over the next two years. The cards are part of a package designed to keep young people out of trouble and make a contribution to society. If they are a success, they are set to be rolled out across the country in 2008. ——————————————————————————————————2/7—— Are you a Premium Bond winner? 539 ACCIDENT ADVICE HELPLINE ITV1 p385 Insurance Tax Credit&debt HolidaysP541 Teletext 541 Jul18 23:17:11 —————————————————————————————— 'CREDITO CARDS FOR WELL-BEHAVED TEENS (eenagers are to be offered financial incentives not to behave badly, amid Government plans to modernise youth services. Prime Minister Tony Blair has said that encouraging "respect" is a priority. ——————————————————————————————————3/7—— "Best buy" home loan rates 536 SEE PAGE ITV1 p356 Insurance Tax Credit&debt HolidaysP541 Teletext 541 Jul18 23:14:37 —————————————————————————————— 'CREDIT' CARDS FOR WELL-BEHAVED TEENS Youngsters from low income f!milieu are to be given a one-off £12 in the form of credit on a plastic card to spend on "positive" activities such as sport. 13 to 19-year-olds who are entitled to free school meals will receive a further £12 a month. Extra credits will be given for good behaviour but could be lost, or the cards withdrawn, if youngsters take part in anti-social behaviour. ——————————————————————————————————4/7—— Latest rates on National Savings 540 NEW CARS REVIEWED p703 Insurance Tax Credit&debt HolidaysP541 Teletext 541 Jul18 23:20:50 —————————————————————————————— 'CREDIT' CARDS FOR WELL-BEHAVED TEENS Parents and relatives will be able to top up an "opportunity card" and children use their own monet to buy extra credits for leisure activities. Home Office Minister for Active Citizenship, Hazel Bleats, said the card was an incentive for youngsters to behave and had a "sense of fairness". She said teenagers often complained to her that it was those who behaved badly who got access to interesting things. ——————————————————————————————————5/7—— "Best buy" personal loans 546 HAD AN ACCIDENT THAT WARN'T YOUR FAULT? SEE ITV1 p385 Insurance Tax Credit&debt HolidaysP541 Teletext 541 Jul18 23:25:25 —————————————————————————————— 'CREDIT' CARDS FOR WELL-BEHAVED TEENS A Government Green Paper has set out plans to give young people more say in what facilities are on offer in their area. Among proposals are: an "opportunity" fund of £30,000 for each local authority to develop projects such as youth cafes and sports leagues. £40m available to councils from April 2006 to spend on facilities for youngsters. ——————————————————————————————————6/7—— "Best buy" credit card deals 546 LATEST LOANS ON OFFER loans.co.uk See p628 Insurance Tax Credit&debt HolidaysP541 Teletext 541 Jul18 23:17:45 Advertisement 7/7 ARE YOU OVER 50? DO YOU HAVE A PENSION THAT YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY RECEIVING? YOU COULD GET A TAX FREE CASH SUM AND/OR A MONTHLY INCOME NOW FOR FREE ADVICE AND A FREE INFORMATION PACK CALL NOW! ^ BRAEMAR FINANCIAL PLANNING LTD AUTHORISED AND REGULATED BY THE FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY UNLOCKING PENSION BENEFITS IS NOT SUITABLE FOR MOST PEOPLE AND WILL REDUCE YOUR RETIREMENT INCOME Insurance Tax Credit&debt Holidays