Making a claim for Workplace Grievances: A guide for ex-service veterans in the UK
Transitioning from a military career to civilian employment is a significant change, and for many ex-service veterans, the workplace will come with a new set of challenges. Whether you are working in a completely new job role, working different hours or in a new location – moving into civilian life can feel very different…
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Care home placed in special measures after abuse and neglect concerns
A care home in Batley has been placed into special measures after an inspection revealed serious concerns around the mismanagement of medicines and failures to safeguard people from abuse. During the inspection at St Margaret’s Care Home, the Care Quality Commission found nine breaches of regulation including concerns around people’s safe care and treatment…
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Driving in cold weather – 5 tips
As the weather plummets and the roads become icy, it is crucial for drivers to take extra care and precautions when they’re on the roads. Whether you’re heading off for some winter shopping, going on a long journey to the in-laws this Christmas, or driving at night, drivers should be extra careful in cold…
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Just Loans Group – All your options to recover your lost pension
If you have lost money after being contacted by St Pauls Marketing Limited or after transferring your pension to a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) with Gaudi Regulated Services, you may be entitled to compensation. St Pauls Marketing Limited cold-called thousands of people, offering them a “free pension review.” Following the review, customers were encouraged…
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Ginsters fined £1.28million after employee killed by lorry
The owner of Ginsters has been fined £1.28 million after an employee was killed by a lorry that was delivering supplies to the bakery where it makes its pasties. Paul Clarke was fatally crushed on 2 December 2021 after being struck by the vehicle as it reversed into a loading bay at The Cornwall…
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10 Black Friday scams to look out for
If you are looking to bag a bargain this Black Friday, remember to remain vigilant of scams – especially if you’re shopping online. Unfortunately, fraudsters use Black Friday as a way to trick consumers into parting with their cash for products that don’t really exist, or as a way to gain access to bank…
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Black Friday scam warning issued to shoppers ahead of festive season
A warning has been issued ahead of Black Friday to prevent bargain hunters from being scammed. The warning comes after figures show that there has been a rise in reported losses to online shoppers during the festive season. According to GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Action Fraud, clothing, high-end tech…
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FedEx Delivery Driver Awarded £35,000 After Suffering Chronic Back Injury At Work
Oakwood Solicitors Ltd has secured £35,000 in compensation after a client suffered a serious back injury whilst working as a delivery driver for FedEx. The injuries occurred after the client was exposed to excessive manual handing and unsafe working conditions whilst delivering items weighing up to 50kg to customers homes. As a result, he…
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Waiting lists for Gynaecology appointments double, figures show
Women are waiting double the amount of time for gynaecology appointments compared to four years ago, new research has revealed. According to the BBC, around three-quarters of a million (755,046) women’s health appointments are waiting to happen – up from 360,400 just before the pandemic. This suggests around 630,000 people – at…
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