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Junior doctors walk out in longest strike in NHS history
Thousands of junior doctors have taken strike action today, in the longest-ever walkout in the history of the NHS. The strike action is being carried out in hopes of securing a better ‘real term’ pay deal for junior doctors. Junior doctors are clinically trained doctors who have between one and nine years of experience.…
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Probate application delays continue, figures reveal
Statistics show that probate application delays are still longer than average, despite a slight decrease from the previous month. Data from HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) shows that the delay decreased from 15.4 weeks to 15.2 in October, but this still remains above the 12-month average. The figures come after 27,664…
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BT worker died after being exposed to asbestos on a daily basis, coroner rules
A telecoms engineer who worked for BT died after being exposed to asbestos on a ‘day-to-day’ basis, a coroner has ruled. Ian Stubbs, of Hawkes Lane in Bracon Ash, near Norwich, was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma in 2021 after experiencing a long-term cough and shortness of breath. A personal statement, which he wrote before his…
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Company fined after worker spotted on ‘precarious’ platform at height
A company has been fined after shocked onlookers spotted an employee precariously working from a platform at height, raised by a forklift truck at Ramsgate Harbour. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted European Active Projects (EAP) Limited for breaching Work at Height Regulations after one of its workers was spotted on the pallet…
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New Year’s Eve: 5 driving laws you need to be aware of this festive season
New Year’s Eve is upon us and that means party-goers will be going out and getting merry to finish off the year. But, although the festivities are a great way to celebrate, you should have a think about how you’re getting to and from the event before you head out for the night. If…
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5 Tips for a stress-free return to work after Christmas
Returning to work after the Christmas break can be daunting, especially if you have spent the week in your pyjamas and eating chocolate for breakfast. But if you make a plan, and organise for the week ahead, you can get back into the swing of things sooner than you think. After a blissful Christmas…
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Warning over ‘dangerous’ faulty items this Christmas
As Christmas morning comes and wrapping paper is ripped to reveal new shiny toys and presents, the last thing on your mind is sustaining an injury from your new prized possession. But, the huge influx of new electrical items, children’s toys and speciality food items could increase the risk of a faulty product causing…
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Health board fined £200,000 after patient dies at ‘secure’ mental health unit
A health board has been fined £200,000 after a patient died at a ‘secure’ mental health unit. Llandudno Magistrates’ Court heard that 46-year-old Dawn Owen was found unconscious at the Hergest Unit at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor on 20 April 2021. Dawn’s family have called on Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to act on…
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