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Killing time playing pool at the West Rhyl youth club, friends Sienna, 19, and Jake, 26, are unanimous when asked what a tour of the north Wales seaside town should look like. “The first place I’d show anyone is ‘Crackhead Circle’,” Sienna says. The small public garden behind the town hall and a paved area by the closed home bargain store Wilko in the adjacent high street host several strung-out characters on a cold February afternoon. Police cars crawl through the area every 15 minutes or so as part of Project Renew, a year-long crackdown on gang activity and drugs. On the seafront, a row of Victorian hotels look out over the milky-green Irish Sea, but their glamour has long faded; the dilapidated buildings now serve as emergency accommodation for the council. Sienna waves at a group of people gathered on the steps of the Westminster hotel as she walks past. Her family moved around a lot before coming to Rhyl a few years ago. They lived at the hotel when they arrived. View image in fullscreen Sienna and Jake in one of Rhyl’s amusement arcades. ‘My mates who have jobs are all working part-time,’ she says She is a gifted athlete, but a basketball injury that required major surgery on her leg interfered with her education, pursuing sports and entering the world of work. Q&A What is the Against the tide series? Show Over the next year, the Against the Tide project from the Guardian’s Seascape team will be reporting on the lives of young people in coastal communities across England and Wales. Young people in many of England's coastal towns are disproportionately likely to face poverty, poor housing, lower educational attainment and employment opportunities than their peers in equivalent inland areas. In the most deprived coastal towns they can be left to struggle with crumbling and stripped-back public services and transport that limit their life choices. For the next 12 months, accompanied by the documentary photographer Polly Braden, we will travel up and down the country to port towns, seaside resorts and former fishing villages to ask 16- to 25-year-olds to tell us about their lives and how they feel about the places they live. By putting their voices at the front and centre of our reporting, we want to examine what kind of changes they need to build the futures they want for themselves. Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback. “It has been difficult to settle down here,” she says. “I don’t think it’s that dangerous, but you have to be careful by the bus station.” Rhyl West has topped deprivation tables in Wales for decades. Drugs and violence are significant problems in the once elegant holiday town; the ward has a crime rate of 197 for every 1,000 people – about 2.5 times the average for Wales. The violent crime rate is 88 for every 1,000, or more than double Wales’ average. View image in fullscreen Donna and Chris, both youth workers, talking to young people in the town centre about what opportunities exist in the resort The town’s young people, like so many others in coastal communities in England and Wales, leave school and often find themselves faced with few opportunities for work and little chance of finding somewhere affordable to live. “My mates who have jobs are all working part-time in shops or deliveries or tourism,” says Sienna. “Almost no one can afford to move out from their parents and get their own place. They can’t afford to leave either.” double quotation mark Our issue in Rhyl is getting people into work. Many young people lack the basics Melanie Evans, Working Denbighshire Sienna has a fiance in Northern Ireland but she does not have the money to see him very often. “We haven’t figured out how we can be together yet.” But there are tentative signs that the tide may finally be turning for Rhyl. Project Renew is working – in January, North Wales police said crime was down 14% on a year ago – and everyone the Guardian met agreed there is less drug use on the street. Years of construction work on the promenade finally finished last summer, the nearby Queen’s Market food hall, waterpark and cinema have all been recently revamped, and a neighbourhood board has been put together to decide how to spend millions allocated through the government’s Pride in Place funding. View image in fullscreen The Westminster hotel, where Sienna and her family lived for more than a year after moving to Rhyl. Several of the town’s old hotels now serve as temporary council accommodation Pride in Place, Labour’s answer to the Conservatives’ levelling up strategy, has awarded hundreds of places, many of them coastal, with £20m. The proviso is that local people, the MP, the council, businesses and community organisations must all work together on how best to spend it. Gill German, MP for Clwyd North, is keen that young people in Rhyl are involved in that process. “The youth service consulted 600 young people about what they need,” she says. “They [the young people] still don’t think the beach belongs to them – they think it’s for tourists – so we need to try to make sure they start feeling the benefits of living by the sea and those wellbeing factors [associated with that].” double quotation mark If you keep doing the same thing, you’ll keep getting the same results. We needed to do something different Melanie Evans, Working Denbighshire Researchers from University College London recently travelled up and down the English coast talking to local people for their Coastal Youth Life Chances project and concluded that one of the things that would make a difference to young people in seaside communities would be to include them in planning and decision-making. “We’ve managed to get more young people on Our Rhyl [the Pride in Place board],” says German. “Hopefully that will start connecting them to the growing opportunities [in Rhyl].” Rhyl is unusual in that it is youthful in comparison to most UK coastal towns. It is also an outlier in that the unemployment rate in Denbighshire is 4.8%, lower than the UK average of 5.2%, even though coastal areas tend to have more people out of work. “Our issue in Rhyl is getting people into work,” says Melanie Evans, of Working Denbighshire. “Many young people lack the basics, such as knowing how to talk to people in a workplace or an office, or how to dress. Those are skills we are teaching.” In 2017, Working Denbighshire consolidated more than a dozen funding streams from the Welsh government and Westminster into one pool, making it simpler to coordinate services and channel money to where it is needed most. View image in fullscreen Old photographs of Rhyl in its heyday, when it was a thriving resort for visitors from Merseyside The results are clear. In 2021, Project Barod was launched – Barod means “ready” in Welsh – offering one-to-one mentoring support in helping find work or training, workshops to help build confidence and skills, such as cooking classes and beach clean-ups, as well as classes in reading, writing and maths. When participants are ready, they can access subsidised work experience, and the project also supports people struggling to hold down a job, and those who want to retrain. double quotation mark It’s tough working with short-term funding … That lack of certainty makes it harder because young people can’t rely on us Jay McGuinness “Our thinking was: if you’re going to keep doing the same thing, you’re going to keep getting the same results,” says Evans. “We needed to do something different to break the cycle of poverty.” The number of people in education or training after support from Working Denbighshire in the first half of the 2025-26 financial year was 163, up 233% on the department’s target of 70, with 38% of those helped aged 16 to 24, by far the biggest demographic group. By his own admission, Luke, 19, did not enjoy school, and had no idea what he wanted to do when he left. After quitting a job he hated at a clothes shop, he was referred to Barod by the jobcentre. Over the past year the programme has helped him study for a roofing qualification and find work as an apprentice. View image in fullscreen Florence and another trainee flanking Steve Baxendale. The baker was teaching them how to make pizzas in a scheme run by Project Barod View image in fullscreen ‘Learning something new gives me a sense of accomplishment,’ says 25-year-old Florence “I’m still very shy. Talking to people and paperwork and exams and stuff can be overwhelming,” he says. “I never imagined I would be doing this though. Eventually, I want to run my own business and work for myself.” At a Barod pizza-making class at Use Your Loaf, a community bakery, the small group are being shown different ways to stretch and toss dough by the baker, Steve Baxendale. Florence, 25, cracks a shy smile as she throws the thin circle in the air, specks of flour spotting her glasses and apron. Health issues have prevented her from applying to university yet, although a degree in cognitive science is still the goal. “I’ve been going to workshops like these for a couple of years now,” she says. “They help with confidence. View image in fullscreen Sienna and Jake are regulars at Rhyl’s boxing club. She says it’s a highlight of her week and is now thinking of training to becoming a youth or social worker “Making something or learning something new gives me a sense of accomplishment, and it’s sometimes easier to tackle the things I need to do when I feel I’ve already done something right.” For all of Rhyl’s recent successes, some teenagers and young people are still falling through the cracks. Jay McGuinness, a social worker who trains Sienna and Jake at the Rhyl Youth Boxing Club, says one part of the job is walking around the town centre in the early evening and getting to know the young people hanging out there. The aim is to build enough trust that they might then engage with the youth centre. “We’re a non-profit, we’re not run by the council, and it’s real

توقعات برياح نشطة على 5 مناطق استمرار فرص تكوّن السحب الرعدية الممطرة توقّع المركز الوطني للأرصاد تأثر تبوك والجوف والحدود الشمالية اليوم (الجمعة) برياح نشطة مثيرة للأتربة والغبار، قد تؤدي إلى شبه انعدام في مدى الرؤية الأفقية، مع امتداد تأثيراتها إلى أجزاء من حائل والمدينة المنورة خاصة الشمالية منها. وأشار المركز إلى استمرار فرص تكوّن السحب الرعدية الممطرة على أجزاء من مرتفعات جازان وعسير والباحة ومكة المكرمة. ولفت إلى أن حركة الرياح السطحية على البحر الأحمر ستكون شمالية غربية إلى شمالية بسرعة 15-40 كم/ساعة على الجزء الشمالي والأوسط تصل إلى 45 كم/ساعة باتجاه خليج العقبة وشمالية غربية إلى غربية على الجزء الجنوبي بسرعة 10-30 كم/ساعة.

ضبط 9.5 ألف مخالف وترحيل أكثر من 11 ألفاً في أسبوع بينهم 4.8 ألف مخالف لنظام الإقامة و1.4 ألف مخالف لنظام العمل أسفرت الحملات الميدانية المشتركة لمتابعة وضبط مخالفي أنظمة الإقامة والعمل وأمن الحدود، التي تمت في مناطق المملكة كافة خلال الأسبوع الماضي، عن ضبط أكثر من 9.5 ألف مخالف، بينهم 4.8 ألف مخالف لنظام الإقامة، و3.3 ألف مخالف لنظام أمن الحدود، ونحو 1.4 ألف مخالف لنظام العمل. إحالة 17.7 ألف مخالف لبعثاتهم الدبلوماسية للحصول على وثائق سفر وقالت وزارة الداخلية إن إجمالي من تم ضبطهم خلال محاولتهم عبور الحدود إلى داخل المملكة بلغ 1500 شخص 38% منهم يمنيو الجنسية، و60% إثيوبيو الجنسية، وجنسيات أخرى 02%، كما تم ضبط 58 شخصًا لمحاولتهم عبور الحدود إلى خارج المملكة بطريقة غير نظامية، فيما تم ضبط 12 متورطـًا في نقل وإيواء وتشغيل مخالفي أنظمة الإقامة والعمل وأمن الحدود والتستر عليهم. وأضافت أنه وبلغ إجمالي من يتم إخضاعهم حاليًا لإجراءات تنفيذ الأنظمة 26.6 ألف وافد مخالف، منهم 1573 امرأة.، فيما تمت إحالة 17.7 ألف مخالف لبعثاتهم الدبلوماسية للحصول على وثائق سفر، وإحالة 2311 مخالفًا لاستكمال حجوزات سفرهم، وترحيل 11226 مخالفًا. وأكدت "الداخلية" أن كل مَن يسهل دخول مخالفي نظام أمن الحدود للمملكة أو نقلهم داخلها أو يوفر لهم المأوى أو يقدم لهم أي مساعدة أو خدمة بأي شكل من الأشكال، يعرّض نفسه لعقوبات تصل إلى السجن مدة 15 سنة، وغرامة مالية تصل إلى مليون ريال، ومصادرة وسيلتي النقل والسكن المستخدمتين للإيواء، إضافة إلى التشهير به. وأوضحت أن هذه الجريمة تعد من الجرائم الكبيرة الموجبة للتوقيف، والمخلة بالشرف والأمانة، حاثة على الإبلاغ عن أي حالات مخالفة على الرقم (911) بمناطق مكة المكرمة، والمدينة المنورة، والرياض، والشرقية، و(999) و(996) في بقية مناطق المملكة.

The markets are discounting a 4% chance of a -25 bp FOMC rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on June 16-17. WTI crude oil prices (CLM26) are up more than 3% today, as President Trump cast doubt over the ceasefire with Iran, saying the truce was on “massive life support,” prolonging the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The strait remains essentially closed, as about a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas transits through the strait. Goldman Sachs estimates that the current disruption has drawn down nearly 500 million bbl from global crude stockpiles, with the drawdown potentially reaching 1 billion bbl by June. In the latest developments in the Middle East, President Trump called Iran's response to his peace proposal a "piece of garbage" and said that the current ceasefire was on "life support." Hawkish comments today from Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee were bearish for stocks and bonds, as he said the worst part of today's April CPI report is services inflation and that "the Fed has got to be thinking about how do we break the chain of escalating inflation." Stock indexes added to their losses today on signs of accelerating inflation after the US Apr CPI rose 3.8% y/y, stronger than the 3.7% y/y expected and the largest increase in almost 3 years. Also, Apr core CPI rose +2.8% y/y, stronger than expectations of +2.7% y/y and the largest increase in six months. Stock indexes are under pressure today as weakness in technology stocks weighs on the overall market, following Monday’s rally that pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 to new record highs. The ongoing stalemate in the Middle East between the US and Iran is keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed, weighing on market sentiment, and pushing crude oil prices and bond yields higher. The 10-year T-note yield is up +4 bp to 4.45%. The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.74%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.45%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) are down -0.74%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) are down -1.43%. Story Continues Earnings reports thus far in this reporting season have been supportive of stocks. As of today, 83% of the 450 S&P 500 companies that reported Q1 earnings have beaten estimates. Q1 S&P 500 earnings are projected to climb +12% y/y, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. Stripping out the technology sector, Q1 earnings are projected to increase around +3%, the weakest in two years. Overseas stock markets are mixed today. The Euro Stoxx 50 is down -1.19%. China's Shanghai Composite fell from a 10-year high and closed down -0.25%. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average closed up +0.52%. Interest Rates June 10-year T-notes (ZNM6) today are down -10 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is up +3.9 bp to 4.453%. Jun T-notes fell to a 1-week low today, and the 10-year T-note yield rose to a 1-week high of 4.456%. T-notes are under pressure today amid a +3% surge in WTI crude oil prices, which is boosting inflation expectations. Also, today’s stronger-than-expected US April CPI reports signal accelerating inflation, a bearish factor for T-notes. In addition, supply pressures are weighing on T-notes as the Treasury will auction $42 billion of 10-year T-notes later today as part of this week’s $125 billion quarterly refunding. T-notes added to their losses today when Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said the US has an inflation problem. European government bond yields are moving higher today. The 10-year German Bund yield rose to a 1.5-week high of 3.105% and is up +5.7 bp to 3.097%. The 10-year UK gilt yield surged to a 17-year high of 5.135% and is up +10.0 bp to 5.098%. The German May ZEW survey expectation of economic growth unexpectedly rose +7.0 to -10.2, stronger than expectations of a decline to -19.5. ECB Governing Council member Christodoulos Patsalides said, "As things stand, inflation risks are worsening," which points to an ECB interest rate hike in June. Swaps are discounting an 85% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on June 11. US Stock Movers Chipmakers are on the defensive today, giving back some of Monday’s sharp gains as the AI infrastructure rally cools. Qualcomm (QCOM) is down more than -9% to lead losers in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, and Sandisk (SNDK) and Intel (INTC) are down more than -7%. Also, Micron Technology (MU) is down more than -5%, and Western Digital (WDC), Applied Materials (AMAT), Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (STX), Marvell Technology (MRVL), and Lam Research (LRCX) are down more than -4%. In addition, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), ASML Holding NV (ASML), KLA Corp (KLAC), and NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) are down more than -3%. Airline stocks and cruise line operators are sliding today amid a +3% increase in WTI crude oil prices, which are boosting fuel costs and undermining the companies' profitability prospects. American Airlines Group (AAL), Alaska Air Group (ALK), Southwest Airlines (LUV), and Carnival (CCL) are down more than -2%. Also, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), United Airlines Holdings (UAL), and Delta Air Lines (DAL) are down more than -1%. Power Solutions International (PSIX) is down more than -34% after reporting Q1 revenue of $128.6 million, well below the consensus of $161 million. AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) is down more than -12% after reporting a Q1 net loss of -$191.0 million, a wider loss than expectations of -$76.3 million. Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) is down more than -11% after reporting Q1 revenue of $608.1 million, weaker than the consensus of $617.5 million, and forecasting full-year adjusted Ebitda of $275 million to $350 million, the midpoint below the consensus of $319.3 million. Webtoon Entertainment (WBTN) is down more than -8% after forecasting Q2 revenue of $332 million to $342 million, well below the consensus of $359.9 million. ON Holding (ONON) is down more than -6% after forecasting full-year net sales at constant currencies of at least +23%, weaker than the consensus of +24.6%. Gitlab (GTLB) is down by more than -5% after announcing plans to cut jobs and make operational changes, moves Raymond James said will be challenging. West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) is down more than -3% after saying it has experienced a material cybersecurity attack that has disrupted operations globally. PACS Group (PACS) is up more than +20% after reporting Q1 revenue of $1.42 billion, stronger than the consensus of $1.36 billion, and raising its full-year Ebitda forecast to $605 million-$625 million from a previous forecast of $555 million-$575 million, well above the consensus of $567 million. Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) is up more than +17% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q1 adjusted EPS of $4.75, stronger than the consensus of $4.25, and raising its full-year adjusted EPS forecast to $18.30 to $18.70 from a previous forecast of $17.70 to $18.30. Wendy’s (WEN) is up more than +14% after the Financial Times reported that Trian Fund Management is seeking investor backing for a bid to take the company private. Venture Global (VG) is up more than +11% after reporting Q1 adjusted net income of $488.0 million, well above the consensus of $337.2 million. Qnity Electronics (Q) is up more than +4% after reporting Q1 net sales of $1.42 billion, above the consensus of $1.27 billion. Steris Plc (STE) is up more than +2% after forecasting 202y adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $11.10 to $11.30, above the consensus of $11.08. Earnings Reports(5/12/2026) Aramark (ARMK), Karman Holdings Inc (KRMN), Millicom International Cellular SA (TIGO), On Holding AG (ONON), Qnity Electronics Inc (Q), Ralliant Corp (RAL), Under Armour Inc (UAA), Zebra Technologies Corp (ZBRA). On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Barchart.com