Women’s safety branded ‘national emergency’ as 80% feel scared to walk home alone
A national emergency has been declared for women’s safety, as more than 80% say they are scared to walk home on their own. The survey, carried out by ITV News interviewed 1232 young adults, found that 81% of young women aged between 18-25 feel unsafe walking home in the dark. Speaking to…
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King’s Speech: 7 laws set to change under Labour government
The King’s Speech has set out 40 new laws to change under the Labour government, as Keir Starmer aims to ‘improve the living standards of working people’. King Charles addressed the nation yesterday, outlining the agenda for the parliamentary year. Some of the proposed changes include improvements to the NHS, employment rights and housing…
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New plans to help women going through Menopause at work
As Labour came into power earlier this month, following the general election, we take a look at some of their proposals surrounding menopause in the workplace. The Labour Party proposed in their manifesto that they would make changes to help women going through menopause by introducing a rule where all employers with over 250…
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Fears NHS delays could cause ‘long-term’ health issues in children
Thousands of children are having to wait up to three years for NHS treatment, as a report has warned that the ‘forgotten generation’ will suffer long-term health issues as a result. According to research by NHS Providers, the NHS is struggling to cope with rising demand for increasingly complex and acute care needs among…
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Care home rated Inadequate following CQC inspection
The Willows Care Home, a residential facility for older adults, has been downgraded from ‘good’ to ‘inadequate’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) after a recent inspection. This evaluation, conducted in March, has triggered by safety concerns reported by residents and their families. At the time, The Willows housed 57 residents. According…
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Group Strep B Awareness Month: Claiming for birthing injuries
July marks Group Strep B Awareness Month, dedicated to spreading knowledge about Group B Streptococcus (GBS) and its impact on pregnant women and their newborns. This month aims to inform and educate expectant mothers, healthcare professionals, and the broader community about the importance of screening, prevention, and treatment. Group Strep B can…
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Employment changes proposed under new Labour government
After the general election earlier this month, workers and business owners should prepare themselves for a host of new changes that are expected to come into force under the new Labour government. Before the election, Labour outlined several changes to employment law, stating that ‘Labour’s plan will make work pay’. They said this would…
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Council fined after worker loses finger at school
A local authority has been fined and sentenced after a school worker lost his finger while preparing wood for a design and technology lesson. Adi Soday, a technician at The Forest School in Horsham, lost his right index finger when it was sliced off by a circular bench saw on 13 June 2022. …
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Have you lost money investing throughout Fortrade Platform?
Have you lost money with Fortrade? Fortrade Ltd is an online trading platform that allows investors to trade Contract For Differences (CFDs). Fortrade offers ‘execution-only’ accounts, meaning they should not provide clients with personal financial advice. CFDs are complex financial products and are considered unsuitable for the vast majority of retail investors due to the…
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