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PROBLEM: Ministers commissioned expert analysis of the policy, which found that it would cost £6.7m per life saved over the next decade. This, the consultants concluded, was not cost effective. Environment Minister John Griffiths said there was a need to accept that there was a cost involved. Regulations will be introduced in September next year for all new and converted residential properties in Wales to be fitted with sprinkler systems. Work is due to begin on the development of the regulations and the technical requirements necessary to introduce the Welsh law which will be subject to public consultation. Wales was one of the first countries to rule that all new homes are fitted with sprinklers but had set no timetable for its implementation. Ministers say it will save a predicted 36 lives and prevent an estimated 800 injuries between 2013 and 2022. The regulations is the result of the Domestic Fire Safety measure proposed by Ann Jones, Labour AM for the Vale of Clwyd, which was passed in the last assembly. According to UK fire statistics, there are an average of 2,168 fires, 17 deaths and 503 injuries in fires in residential premises in Wales every year. Mr Griffiths said: "We must seek to prevent avoidable death and injury from house fires and need to accept that there is a cost to introducing sprinklers into new properties. "These proposals are significant and important in taking forward fire safety. "Wales will be at the forefront of reducing fire risk and cutting the number of avoidable deaths and injuries caused by fires in residential premises." However, the government-commissioned cost benefit analysis from experts BRE Global found that between 2013 and 2022 the cost per life saved of the sprinklers policy would be £6.7m. They concluded: "Fitting sprinklers in all new residential buildings in Wales would not be cost effective."

SOLUTION: The Welsh government is to press ahead with its policy of fire sprinkers in all new homes from 2013, despite being told that it is not cost effective.

PROBLEM: The announcement came after eurozone ministers approved a Greek request for a two-month extension to its bailout programme, due to end later this month. The presidential vote on 17 December will be a vital test for embattled Prime Minister Antonis Samaras. His decision prompted the stock market in Athens to plummet 9.5% on Tuesday. Analysts said the markets had been spooked by the risk of snap elections, which will take place if the conservative-led government's nomination is not approved by parliament. President Karolos Papoulias's five-year term ends in March, and a vote had been expected in February. Mr Samaras's conservative-led coalition needs the support of other parties if its candidate is to obtain the backing of MPs. But the left-wing anti-bailout Syriza party is leading in the opinion polls and the government faces widespread public discontent after a six-year recession. Risky vote Hours after saying he would bring forward the presidential vote, Mr Samaras gave a televised address announcing that his coalition was nominating former European Commissioner Stavros Dimas as its candidate. "When the current parliament elects a president at the end of the month the clouds will be gone and the country will be ready to officially enter the post-bailout era," the prime minister said, linking the vote in parliament to the end of the unpopular programme of support from the EU and IMF. Since 2010 Greece has received almost €240bn (£190bn; $295bn) in rescue funds, which are due to be replaced next year by a new eurozone credit line that can be accessed in an emergency. Syriza's leader Alexis Tsipras accused the government of rushing it through in a "desperate attempt" to hide new austerity measures. He has pledged to end austerity cuts and any co-operation with either EU or IMF lenders. Mr Samaras's government narrowly pushed through its 2015 budget in the early hours of Monday, securing 155 votes in the 300-seat parliament. But if it is to convince MPs to back its presidential candidate it will need far greater support from the chamber. Two hundred MPs are needed to back a candidate in the first or second vote, and 180 for the third vote. The second and third rounds of the vote are scheduled for 23 and 29 December. Mr Samaras will have to secure the backing of 25 opposition lawmakers to reach 180 votes. Monday's move to extend the bailout and advance the date of the presidential vote came a day after violent protests in Athens, with more than 300 demonstrators arrested. The demonstration was held to mark six years since police shot dead an unarmed teenager during protests fuelled by anger over the country's economic crisis. "The coming period is essential to find an agreement [with the eurozone] to settle issues like the debt, and Greece has to have the full capacity to mobilise its forces in a climate of national unity and political stability," the government said in its statement. Some investors are worried about a return to the days of financial crisis as the presidential vote looms.

SOLUTION: Greece has brought forward to this month the date of its next presidential election, which is conducted by the country's parliament.

PROBLEM: The Cheetham Hill Asda Living store will turn off escalators, screens and music for an hour on Saturday 7 May. Customers will also be offered a picture map of the supermarket. General manager Simon Lea came up with the idea after watching an autistic child and his mother struggle on the shop floor. Follow the latest news updates from across Greater Manchester "When we open the doors you will be able to hear a pin drop. That's the plan," Mr Lea told the Manchester Evening News. 'Too much information' "I suffered for many years with anxiety and I used to absolutely hate going into busy stores. If we can make a few small changes to give these customers a better shopping experience and make them comfortable then I know the store will be a better place to shop for everyone," Mr Lea said. The store will open an hour early and no announcements will be made during the quiet hour between 08:00 and 09:00 BST. What is autism? Source: The National Autistic Society Asda said it would monitor feedback from the trial and would consider rolling it out to other stores. The National Autistic Society (NAS) said it welcomed the move as shops and other public spaces could be "extremely challenging" because of bright lights, strong smells and crowds. NAS Campaign manager Tom Madders said: "It can cause [autistic people] to feel overwhelmed by 'too much information'. This can be excruciatingly painful or cause extreme anxiety. This may lead to a meltdown or - all too often - people avoid these places and choose not to go out at all. "Asda's initiative is a great example of an organisation taking the trouble to understand how autistic people experience the world and we hope other retailers are inspired to follow their example."

SOLUTION:
An Asda supermarket in Manchester is introducing a "quiet hour" to help autistic shoppers who can feel stressed by noise.

