International Women’s Day 2024: Why is it so important?
International Women’s Day is here to celebrate women across all walks of life and recognise their achievements, accomplishments and contributions to society. International Women’s Day aims to empower women as well as demanding the need for inclusion and equality. Although the world has come a long way since International Women’s Day first started in…
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St James’s Place Wealth Management: Am I eligible for compensation?
The financial advice firm St James’s Place is being criticised for what many describe as high and unreasonable fees. What is St James’s Place Wealth Management? St James’s Place (SJP) is a wealth management company which is there to help you manage your finances in the best way possible. This could be providing guidance on where…
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Figures reveal who is most likely to be a victim of crime in 2024
New figures have been released to reveal who is most likely to be a victim of crime based on annual statistics. The figures have been released using Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) data published by the government today. The concerning figures show that young people are at the highest risk of being…
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NHS hospital admits cutting off six people’s limbs by mistake
An NHS hospital has admitted to cutting off the limbs of six people by mistake during routine operations. York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust admitted to the failures, which took place over a three-year period due to medical negligence. Figures show that four amputations were performed in 2020, and another two were…
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: List of symptoms and FAQs
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is here to shine a light on the symptoms of this disease and take a step towards making cancer a survivable condition. At present, only three in 10 women diagnosed live beyond 10 years, and this needs to change. Around 7500 women receive an ovarian cancer diagnosis in the UK…
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Oakwood Solicitors announces new partnership with Age UK Leeds
Oakwood Solicitors is delighted to announce its partnership with Age UK Leeds for the upcoming year. This collaboration aims to strengthen the support and services provided to the elderly community in Leeds, as well as focusing on raising money for the charity. The partnership between Oakwood Solicitors and Age UK Leeds signifies a shared…
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Sleep apnea machines could put people at risk of cancer, research suggests
Machines to help people with Sleep apnea breathe could be putting them at risk of cancer, research suggests. More than a dozen Philips Respironics machines which are designed to deliver pressurised air through a mask have been issued two field safety notices (FSN) to alert users that there could be a potential safety risk…
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Half of hybrid workers took time off work due to anxiety last year
Hybrid working became the norm for a lot of workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, but figures suggest that employees are being negatively impacted by the flexible approach. Despite having more time outside of work, and skipping the morning commute, statistics show that this kind of working is creating an anxious workforce. Research carried out…
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69% of knife crimes are carried out by first-time offenders, figures show
Knife crime statistics show that more than two-thirds of cautions or convictions are for first-time offenders, as charities call for more preventative measures. In Sussex, the figures show that of the 327 criminals found guilty in the year to September 2023, 227 were people who had not been convicted before. Ben Kinsella Trust, an…
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