Council issues domestic abuse advice after Valentine’s Day
A specialist domestic abuse service has issued some important guidance for victims after Valentine’s Day took place last week. The service, which is run by Kent Country Council is warning people to be aware of the signs of domestic abuse, as well as safe ways to get help and support. The service said that…
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Union calls for ban on ‘precarious’ zero-hour contracts
A trade union is calling for a ban on zero-hour contracts as workers are often “stuck” with insecure and low-pay jobs. The call for the ban comes after figures from Labour’s Market Overview’s latest 2024 report estimate the levels of employment across the UK. The Trade Union Congress said employers are “parking workers on…
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9 most stressful industries to work in, according to study
If you feel stressed at work you’re not alone, as new data has revealed the top industries suffering from stress-related illnesses. The study analysed data from around 100,000 workers who reported stress-related illnesses to the Health and Safety Executive between March 2022 and 2023. The statistics show the number of stress-related illnesses caused or…
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How to claim for Repetitive Strain Injury
Repetitive Strain Injury is a condition which commonly affects the arm, wrist or hands by repeatedly doing the same task over and over again. This is often caused by the type of work you carry out on a day-to-day basis, or by playing certain types of sports. Repetitive Strain Injury is a common but…
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NHS hospital admits failings which resulted in ‘avoidable’ patient death
An NHS hospital has admitted its failings of care for a patient who died in 2019 after being investigated for alleged Medical Negligence. The investigation comes after the death of Ralph Sims, 65 who died after undergoing heart surgery at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. Mr. Sims suffered a sudden drop in blood…
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Five things to think about when writing a Will
Writing a Will can be an emotional and daunting task, but it is essential to have one in place to ensure your property and possessions are divided how you wish when you die. Your Will can also include non-financial assets, such as what will happen to your pets when you are no longer here,…
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Farmer fined after two women and dog attacked by cows
A woman and her friend had to climb up a tree to escape an attack by more than a dozen cows on a public right of way in North Yorkshire. Janicke Tvedt and David Hood set out on a popular circular walk from Masham with pet Labrador Goose, who was on his lead, on…
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Abuse and violent attacks on retail workers double, figures show
Violent attacks and abuse against shop workers doubled in 2023, shocking figures show. The statistics from leading trade body, the British Retail Consortium’s crime survey revealed that the number of incidents rose to 1,300 a day last year, up from 870 a day the year before. The rise comes despite retailers investing…
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Deliveroo and Uber Eats workers to strike on Valentine’s Day
Deliveroo and Uber Eats riders are set to strike on Valentine’s Day to demand improved working conditions and better pay. The industrial action will impact four food apps, and is thought to involve around 3,000 drivers and riders between 5 pm and 10 pm on Wednesday, February 14. One cyclist taking part in the…
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