http://www.nya.org.uk/news/108998/NewsCentre/ The NYA News Centre comprises Youth Issues News, updated daily with items sourced from national press, NYA's own press releases and our current enewletters.en-gb Copyright (c) NYA 15The National Youth Agency's Youth Work for Health team (YW4H) is looking for expressions of interest from a wide range of youth support organisations who want to develop their health work at a local level. http://www.nya.org.uk/information/113945/partnerswanted/ Thu, 26 Jun 08 09:00:00 GMTThe Home Office has announced the launch of a scheme today aimed at preventing the illegal sale of knives to anyone under 18. http://www.nya.org.uk/information/117142/crackdownonunderagesaleofknives/ Mon, 11 Aug 08 09:00:00 GMTA poll carried out by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers has found that young people who cannot afford the latest brands and fashions face bullying or exclusion by their peers. http://www.nya.org.uk/information/117143/brandbullyinggrowingwarnteachers/ Mon, 11 Aug 08 09:00:00 GMTThe NYA is undergoing a review of its support services. Fiona Blacke, Chief Executive, said 'We want to make sure we remain efficient and competitive. http://www.nya.org.uk/information/117174/nyareviewsitssupportservices/ Mon, 11 Aug 08 09:00:00 GMTHeadlines from The latest Health News Summary produced by The NYA's Youth Work for Health Team include: Parents will be told if their children are overweight; Kids need the adventure of 'risky' play; Chlamydia drug over-the-counter; CAMHS review positive but finds there's more to be done . http://www.nya.org.uk/information/117226/11aug08/ Tue, 12 Aug 08 09:00:00 GMTIncludes Institute for Volunteering Research new research bulletin and the new Communities and Local Government has issued Communities in control: real people, real power initiative. http://www.nya.org.uk/information/117227/aug08/ Tue, 12 Aug 08 09:00:00 GMTThe Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills has published a new framework document which sets out how further education can forge new partnerships to make a stronger contribution to the economic and social health of local communities. http://www.nya.org.uk/information/117232/newframeworktoput_furthereducationatheart/ Tue, 12 Aug 08 09:00:00 GMTResearch conducted for Universities UK, which represents higher education institutions, has found that the introduction of top-up fees has had no effect on demand for student places. http://www.nya.org.uk/information/117233/universityfeeshavenotaffectedstudentdemand/ Tue, 12 Aug 08 09:00:00 GMTAnalysis of crime statistics by consultants Local Futures shows a clear urban-rural divide with the highest crime areas are being in cities. http://www.nya.org.uk/information/117331/northernenglandhasmostdangerous/ Wed, 13 Aug 08 09:00:00 GMTA survey of more than 2,000 stuents by Push.co.uk - the organisation that provides a guide for new university students - has found that student debt levels have greatly increased, with those starting university this year expected to owe more than £20,000 by the time they graduate. http://www.nya.org.uk/information/117332/averagestudentdebtnow_4500ayear/ Wed, 13 Aug 08 09:00:00 GMT