Youngsters ‘incentivised’ to get ADHD and autism diagnoses | UK News

Young people and children are being incentivised to get diagnosed with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), experts have said. In the findings of a government-commissioned review, they suggested diagnosis is “increasingly being used to secure support”, even if other responses may be more appropriate. There has been a rise in demand for autism…

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Police given stronger powers to combat public sexual harassment | Politics News

Police will be given stronger powers to combat public sexual harassment. A new harassment offence will be introduced from Wednesday, covering intentional harassment directed at someone because of their sex, including obscene comments, threats of sexual violence and threatening invasions of personal space. It applies in public places such as streets, parks, public transport, taxis…

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Alleged Scottish crime boss Steven Lyons set to be deported to Spain after arrest in Bali | UK News

A Scottish man who is allegedly a high-ranking member of an international crime gang is set to be deported to Spain after being arrested in Bali. Steven Lyons, 45, was taken into custody by immigration officers at Ngurah Rai International Airport on Saturday on arrival from Singapore. Untung Widiyatmoko, head of Interpol Indonesia, later confirmed…

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