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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Midwife quits over ‘unsafe’ staffing levels at NHS maternity units
A former midwife quit her job because she could not ‘live with herself’ if she provided poor care. The former NHS worker told the BBC that staff shortages meant patients were kept safe, but only ‘by the skin of her teeth,’ and she believes improvements won’t be seen anytime soon. Statistics show the number…
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Care home workers: What are your rights?
Care home workers are at the core of the UK’s social care model, providing vital support for elderly and vulnerable people around the clock. They are there to ensure residents receive the care and support they need to live safely and comfortably during a difficult period of their lives. But despite the important role…
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300 people arrested for drink or drug driving in West Yorkshire over Christmas
Figures show that more than 300 suspected drink or drug drivers were arrested in West Yorkshire over the Christmas and New Year period. A total of 334 people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs as part of West Yorkshire Police’s annual campaign, which ran from December 1…
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Man to take council to court after ‘horrific’ pothole accident
A man is set to take his local council to court after he suffered from ‘life-changing’ injuries when his motorcycle hit a pothole in the road. Father-of-three Darren Crooks was riding his Suzuki on the A260 in Kent when he experienced the ‘horrific’ crash. The 37-year-old, who is still experiencing pain seven months later,…
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Bosses tolerated sexual harassment at UK-based fire service, report reveals
A top fire chief has stepped down after a damning report revealed that sexism, criminal conduct and homophobia was tolerated at a UK-based fire service. An external review into the culture at South Wales fire service was commissioned after a media outlet reported that colleagues had experienced abusive behaviour at the service. …
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