Childbirth deaths hit highest level in two decades, figures show
New data has revealed that women are dying in childbirth at the same rate as two decades ago. The concerning figures come after an analysis from found England’s healthcare regulator that two-thirds of NHS maternity units are deemed ‘not safe enough’. An independent review into maternity deaths shows that 293 women died during pregnancy…
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FCA set to complete a review of car finance market
The Financial Ombudsman have issued decisions against Black Horse and Barclays Partner Finance about discretionary car finance commission which may have affected millions of customers On January 11th 2024 the financial services regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), announced it would be completing a review of the car finance market. This comes after the…
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January Blues: What is SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)?
At this time of the year, some people struggle with the January blues as the festive period comes to an end and the new year begins. The financial pressure following the Christmas period, ongoing dark nights and the pressure to stick to New Year resolutions can leave some people feeling down in the dumps.…
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Metalworking fluids: Employers ‘not doing enough’ to protect workers
Inspections by the Health and Safety Executive have revealed that companies are ‘not doing enough’ to protect workers using metalworking fluids. After carrying out more inspections, the HSE has said more than half of those checks have identified failings. Metalworking fluids (MWFs), also called ‘white water’ are commonly used in the manufacturing industry and…
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HSE launches asbestos campaign to keep public safe
A new HSE campaign has been launched to help keep people safe from asbestos in public places. The initiative, called Asbestos: Your Duty has been launched by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to help people who manage buildings understand their responsibilities and minimise asbestos exposure. The new campaign relates to buildings…
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Strange Will requests
We stumbled across an article about strange Will requests and thought we would delve into the examples it shared. Here are six unusual stipulations that have turned up in people’s last wishes, with one famous case in there that we had never come across. Anti-moustache clause Henry Budd of Berkshire died in 1862,…
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More than half of UK adults do not have a Will, figures reveal
More than half of adults in the UK do not have a will, and many do not plan on getting one any time soon, research has found. The data, by Canada Life has revealed that approximately 30.4 million adults do not have a plan in place for when they die, and 12 percent said…
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BrewDog abandons real living wage for employees
BrewDog has announced it will no longer pay the real living wage to new employees in a bid to get profits back on track. The craft beer giant released a letter to staff, which has been posted by the Unite Hospitality union on X, stating that new bar staff will now be hired on…
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NHS Trust fined £480,000 after worker found unconscious in manhole
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been fined £480,000 after an employee suffered a brain injury after he was found unconscious in a manhole. The man had been unblocking a drain at the hospital on 1 February 2022 when he was discovered by other members of staff. He was rescued from the manhole…
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