New Paternity Leave rules for dads to come into effect
New paternity leave rules will come into force from next month to give new dads more flexibility and a slight pay rise, the government has announced. The changes will mean that new fathers can take their statutory two-week leave in separate one-week chunks, instead of having to take it as two consecutive weeks, as…
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Mother’s Day: Legal rights for working mums
Mother’s Day is here to celebrate all the mums in society, and to recognise all the wonderful things they do. But, motherhood isn’t always smooth sailing, especially if you are juggling parenting, work and a million other jobs at the same time. Whether you’re a mum-to-be, a new mum or fixed in the throes…
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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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Company fined £120,000 after man killed at work
A company has been fined £120,000 after a man was killed in an accident at work. Steve Rooke, 55 was working at Mifflin Construction Ltd in Leominster, Herefordshire, a company which specialises in manufacturing and installing steel components when he became trapped between two heavy steel beams. The incident occurred in May…
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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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St James’s Place Wealth Management to pay back clients up to £426million
St James’s Place Wealth Management has put aside £426million to pay back clients who did not receive the services they were promised. The Wealth Management company, which aims to provide clients with advice to help them manage their finances effectively, said it noticed a surge in customer complaints at the end of last year.…
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