内容摘要：Because his phone number was linked to the account, that also fell into the hands of the scammers and, soon after the lock-out, he got a WhatsApp message demanding $1,200 (£900) to unlock the account.

Because his phone number was linked to the account, that also fell into the hands of the scammers and, soon after the lock-out, he got a WhatsApp message demanding $1,200 (£900) to unlock the account.

The trust's chief executive, Martin Hodgson, said he would work with the community and council to find a new use for the site and an online survey had been created to gauge initial views and ideas.He said he knew "local people felt upset" when the trust moved out of the building.

"But I am pleased that we have been able to deliver on those promises we made at the time to keep services in Accrington, protect the buildings history and ensure that the community was able to get involved about what happened to the site next."The next phase is to work with key people and communities in the area to decide what happens next to this beloved site."Hyndburn and Haslingden Labour MP, Sarah Smith, will be working alongside Hyndburn Borough Councillor Melissa Fisher, on the plans.

Ms Smith said: "Accy Vic is loved by so many people because of its history."The trust is clear it will work with the community to preserve this heritage and that includes the original facades of the building and the character of Accy Vic where possible."

Fisher said the council will also be holding events for people to have their say, including a workshop led by the MP's office and a market stall style drop-in in Accrington Town Centre.

The future of Accrington Victoria surveyBut two new pieces of research offer some insight. The first, a survey of Chinese attitudes towards the economy, found that people were growing pessimistic and disillusioned about their prospects. The second is a record of protests, both physical and online, that noted a rise in incidents driven by economic grievances.

Although far from complete, the picture nevertheless provides a rare glimpse into the current economic climate, and how Chinese people feel about their future.Beyond the crisis in real estate, steep public debt and rising unemployment have hit savings and spending. The world’s second-largest economy may miss its own growth target - 5% - this year.

That is sobering for the Chinese Communist Party. Explosive growth turned China into a global power, and stable prosperity was the carrot offered by a repressive regime that would never loosen its grip on the stick.The slowdown hit as the pandemic ended, partly driven by three years of sudden and complete lockdowns, which strangled economic activity.