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Veterans’ Survey 2022: The challenges faced by UK veterans and the urgent need for action

A new survey published by the Office for National Statistics has revealed insights into what life is like for UK armed forces veterans once they have stopped serving and raises points on where support should be improved.   The survey gives an overview of the issues veterans face, alongside societal issues that need to be…

Eastwood Park Compensation Scheme to open ‘any day’

Eastwood Park Compensation Scheme is due to open ‘any day’ to victims who suffered abuse whilst attending the Eastwood Park Detention Centre.   Located in Falfield, South Gloucestershire, Eastwood Park opened in 1964 to accommodate 95 boys.     Detention Centres were first introduced by the 1948 Criminal Justice Act and were intended to be…

Stuart Hogg: Criticism over domestic abuse sentence for rugby star

A former Scottish rugby captain walked free yesterday after being found guilty of domestically abusing his estranged wife.   However, despite his guilty plea, which involved him admitting to shouting, swearing and acting in an abusive manner over a five year period, he was merely given a community payback order with supervision.     The…

Silicosis: Do’s and don’ts for installing stone worktops according to HSE

The Health and Safety regulator has issued new, simplified advice for workers and employers who deal with engineered stone.   The newly published document has been issued after increasing concerns around workers inhaling stone dust – causing long-term and incurable health issues such as silicosis.     The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) guidance is…

New year, new job –  Laws to consider when leaving your job

As 2025 gets underway and you return to work – whether that is in an office, factory, warehouse or anywhere else, you may be thinking about what the year looks like ahead of you, and if you want to stay where you are.   But, we know that it can be confusing and stressful when…

Care home abuse: Five signs to look out for

Nursing homes are supposed to be safe places where vulnerable people, such as the elderly or those with disabilities are looked after by people who are there to support them through everyday life.   However, unfortunately this does not always happen, and sometimes care home residents face abuse at the hands of their carers.  …

What to do if you’re injured on icy pavements

Snow has covered the UK this week, giving picturesque, wintery scenes across the country. However, as pretty as the white stuff is (for the first couple of days) it can be an inconvenience when you need to get out and about to work and on the roads.   In some parts of the UK, the…

McDonald’s: More than 700 workers take legal action over harassment claims

McDonald’s employees have said they are still facing sexual abuse and harassment, a year after the boss promised to improve the culture and behaviour at the famous fast-food chain.   This week, 19-year-old worker, Matt, told the BBC how some of his colleagues are still scared of going into work, and that managers “touch up”…

Silicosis: Warning issued over ‘trendy’ quartz kitchens as two people die

Unions have issued a warning about worktops made from engineered stone after 18 cases of deadly lung diseases have emerged, and two people have died after working with the material.   The engineered surfaces, which are often used in modern kitchens and bathrooms have already been linked to more than a dozen UK cases of…