12,000 people died from occupational lung diseases this year, figures show
12,000 people died from lung disease deaths estimated to be linked to exposure at work in the past year, figures show. The statistics, from the Health and Safety Executive, revealed that of the 12,000, 34% of people died from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and nearly a quarter (24%) died from non-asbestos-related lung cancer.…
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Kindness at Work – it goes further than you think
Work can be a place where people are put under pressure to meet targets or hit deadlines which can cause periods of stress and anxiety – and in these times, kindness is crucial. According to research, kindness not only creates a pleasant working environment, it yields positive outcomes for businesses. Whether you’re just starting…
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475 ex-athletes seek to combine concussion lawsuit against 3 major sports organisations
A plea to combine claims from hundreds of former sportspeople suffering from neurological impairments into a group action lawsuit against the governing bodies of their sports will be heard at the High Court in London this week. The plea, which is due to take place on Friday, will seek a Group Litigation Order (GLO)…
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Martin Lewis addresses LPAs (Lasting Powers of Attorney) and their importance
Yesterday, MoneySavingsExpert’s Martin Lewis once again spoke about the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). We cannot stress the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney enough, as we are often instructed to prepare LPAs by clients who are unaware of what these documents are and have been directed to their solicitor by medical…
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135 employees killed in work-related accidents this year, figures reveal
More than 100 employees were killed in work-related accidents over the past year, new figures show. Meanwhile, the statistics, released by The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) also revealed that more than half a million workers sustained self-reported non-fatal injury in the workplace during the same period. The annual statistics have shown…
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‘Wonderful mum’ died from drinking too much water after NHS failures
An NHS Trust has apologised and admitted their failings to the family of a woman who died from drinking too much water in their care. Michelle Whitehead, 45, was detained at a mental health unit in Nottingham after she suffered a breakdown. But while she was there, she started drinking water excessively, which is…
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Boy, 10, died from avoidable asthma attack after NHS failures, coroner rules
A 10-year-old boy who died from an asthma attack did so “as a consequence of failures by healthcare professionals” it has been concluded. William Gray died at Southend University Hospital in 2021 after his mother claimed his asthma ‘was not taken seriously.’ Following a two-week inquest, Coroner Sonia Hayes concluded that “neglect” contributed to…
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Entertainment company fined £16,000 after worker falls to death
An entertainment company has been fined £16,000 after a worker fell through the roof of a temporary stage and died. Russell Bowry, 52, was working as a self-employed rigger for ELP Broadcast and Events Ltd’s Cardington Hangar Studios in Bedfordshire when he fell from a height in 2018. He was part of…
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Judge to conduct cider ‘taste test’ amid Aldi copycat row
A judge is due to carry-out a ‘blind taste test’ between two rival ciders as it determines the outcome of a ‘knock-off’ trademark dispute. Her Honour, Judge Melissa Clarke, will decided whether there is a similarity between Thatchers cloudy lemon cider and Aldi’s Taurus brand. Thatcher’s is reportedly suing Aldi for infringement and pass…
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