Sentences with phrase «appalling levels»

The latest progress report on Closing the Gap shows that efforts to address appalling levels of disadvantage have made marginal improvements, in spite of billions of dollars in government funding.

It's the state prisons which labour under appalling levels of overcrowding.

One of its joint secretaries, the Reverend Benjamin Waugh, lived in Greenwich, London, and witnessed appalling levels of deprivation and cruelty.

Looking into the situation, I found appalling levels of mismanagement, promised expense reductions that never took place, conflicts of interest, and an extravagant new building built without first raising adequate funds.

Commenting on the findings, Chris Keates, general secretary of the NASUWT, said: «The findings of this survey paint a shocking picture of what is happening in our schools, where on a day - to - day basis teachers are getting no support despite being subjected to appalling levels of online abuse.

Given the near - bankruptcy of many EU states and the appalling levels of unemployment in Europe, this is a terrible omission.

The war in Vietnam escalated to an appalling level, and racism became more ugly and obvious, not just an embarrassing presence in society.

The NHS has been warned to tread carefully in its efficiency drive in order to avoid the appalling levels of care highlighted in the recent Francis report.

Restricting their passage could cripple Gibraltar's businesses, as well as damage the livelihoods of thousands of commuting Spaniards who reside in Andalusia, a Spanish region with an appalling level of unemployment.

One sixth of deaths on the roads involve a driver who is over the alcohol limit, figures the MPs say show an «appalling level» of non-compliance that can only be dealt with by a more visible police presence.

The new movie, directed — as were the last two — by Paul Greengrass (who also gave us Captain Phillips, among others), filled with fast - paced car chases and fight scenes, does not disappoint in this regard, unless one minds an appalling level of collateral damage.

Commenting on the findings, Chris Keates, general secretary of the NASUWT, said: «The findings of this survey paint a shocking picture of what is happening in our schools, where on a day - to - day basis teachers are getting no support despite being subjected to appalling levels of online abuse, while pupils» ability to view and share inappropriate online content seems to continue virtually unabated.

Chris Keates, the union's general secretary, commented: «Particularly concerning is the appalling level of hate crime being experienced and the failure to deal with these incidents effectively.

Appalling levels, terrible writing, repetitive gags and weak shooting mechanics make for one of the least enjoyable experiences of 2012.