Study reveals benefits of flexible working – including improved staff wellbeing and retention
A two-year study revealed the benefits of flexible working arrangements for employees and employers, as factors such as health and wellbeing and job satisfaction improved. Led by Timewise and the Institute for Employment Studies, the research carefully examined the impact of increased flexibility on frontline and site-based roles. The research, called Flex…
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Police issue appeal after 334 people arrested and eight people stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival
Notting Hill Carnival took to the streets in London over the bank holiday weekend, but despite the festivities, there were hundreds of violent crimes which took place among crowds. Metropolitan police have confirmed that there were more than three hundred people arrested for various offences across the two-day event, including eight stabbings and one…
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Zombie knife amnesty scheme to open ahead of ban
An amnesty scheme has been opened to encourage people who own dangerous ‘zombie knives’, to deposit the weapons without repercussions. From 24 September, it will be illegal to own zombie-style knives and machetes as they will be added to the list of dangerous prohibited items already banned, including zombie knives, butterfly knives, Samurai swords…
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Thai Massage workers ‘intimidated and scared’ by sexual abuse
Workers at a Thai massage parlour have said they feel intimidated and scared of abuse from men often mistaking them for sex workers. Gem Bunngam who owns Gem Traditional Thai Massage in Worcester, said the business was plagued by prank calls and abuse, particularly by men asking for “happy endings” at least twice a…
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Fifth of delivery drivers fear they might be attacked as murder investigation launched
After calls for delivery drivers to get more protection doing their rounds, detectives are investigating the murder of a man in Leeds. The incident comes after unions called for action earlier this year, as more than a fifth of delivery drivers feared they might be attacked while doing their job. Now police…
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Guide to Military Injury Claims for Compensation
Serving in the military is an honourable and often challenging role, carrying with it risks that can sometimes result in injury or illness. If you have been harmed while serving in the armed forces, you may be entitled to compensation through military legal claims. This guide provides an overview of the types of claims…
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Guide to unpaid and unlawful deduction of wages in the UK
In the UK, workers are legally entitled to receive their full wages for the work they perform, and this should be laid out in their work contract. However, issues can arise when wages go unpaid or are unlawfully deducted – and this can cause serious financial issues for employees. In this article,…
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Areas in the UK where most workers are seriously injured
Recent figures have revealed the places in the UK where the most employees suffer serious injuries at work. The data shows that some areas, concerningly, have more than double the national average rate, and this needs to change. Work should be a place where workers feel safe and protected from harm. But…
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Repeat knife crime offenders at record high in West Yorkshire, figures show
The number of repeat knife crime offenders in West York hit a record high in the past year, figures show. Ministry of Justice data shows that the Criminal Justice System dealt with 753 knife and offensive weapon offenders in West Yorkshire in the year to March. Of these, 214 had a previous conviction or…
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