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Business leaders are criticising the status quo for workplace sick leave after a new report today found that long-term sickness could cost UK employers £6billion a year.The recently published “Keep Britain Working Review’ revealed one in five working-age adults are now classed as “economically inactive”, which is costing he UK economy around £85billion a year.Both the Government and private sector are now looking at ways to keep more people in work, which could see changes to current workplace sick leave provision.Is sick leave too generous? | GETTY
Alison O’Donnell has taken a subtle dig at the “frequently male” leading stars of police dramas over the years ahead of Shetland’s milestone 10th series.The actress will soon reprise the role of DI Alison ‘Tosh’ McIntosh in the new series, once again reuniting with DI Ruth Calder (played by Ashley Jensen). Tosh has become a firm fan-favourite over the years with the drama’s viewers, remaining one of the few actors to have appeared in every episode since day one.And longtime viewers will know that Shetland looks very different compared to its debut run, namely because Tosh had a different boss…
Martin Lewis has called on drivers to take action as they could be eligible for compensation from the car finance scandal.The Money Saving Expert launched the car finance complaints tool in February last year, and helped submit more than one million complaints within weeks of it being introduced.It helped drivers submit claims against brokers and car dealers who may have taken advantage of agreements to hike interest rates to earn a higher commission.The car finance complaint tool has now been used more than 3.3 million times, with Mr Lewis and the Money Saving Expert team expanding the service to help…
A migrant who returned to the UK by small boat less than a month after being removed to France under the “one-in, one out” scheme has been removed again.Home Office sources said a returns flight on Wednesday morning included the man who was removed on 19 September, before he returned to the UK on 18 October.The Iranian man claimed to have been a victim of modern slavery at the hands of smuggling gangs in France.Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the man’s case had been expedited after he was detected by biometrics and detained. She added: “Anyone looking to return to…
A derelict eyesore that was formerly a transport depot will soon be transformed into housing.The site off Greenhill Road in Middleton, Greater Manchester, once owned and operated by JW Lees Brewery, was left vacant just over 15 years ago. Housing association First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has signed a £6.79m contract to build 24 family homes at the site by replacing the shabby buildings left there.Planning approval was granted for the scheme last year. Local building firm J Walker Homes will now construct 16 homes for social rent and another eight for rent to buy on the plot. The two…
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has not been named in Graham Potter’s first Sweden squad, but Liverpool’s Alexander Isak has been included.Gyokeres is set to have further tests this week amid fears he sustained a hamstring injury during the Gunners’ Premier League win at Burnley on Saturday.The 27-year-old missed Arsenal’s Champions League win against Slavia Prague on Tuesday.Isak, who has not played for the Reds since 22 October because of a groin problem, has been selected for the World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland (15 November) and Slovenia (18 November).Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who is recovering from concussion, and Newcastle winger Anthony…
Rachel Reeves has been urged to address a major car problem at the Autumn Budget in a desperate bid to keep driving affordable for millions.It follows a letter sent by industry voice ChargeUK to the Chancellor ahead of the Budget, demanding further support for electric car adoption across the UK. The letter called on the Chancellor to announce a range of measures at the Budget, including new funding to help roll out more public electric car chargers. A lack of accessible chargers and price point have remained key barriers for petrol and diesel drivers making the switch to electric cars,…
King Charles has initiated comprehensive changes to Royal Household operations, prioritising immediate efficiency and better use of public funds, according to a royal author.Robert Jobson provides an insight into the measures taken with the Royal Family in his book titled The Windsor Legacy.Staff reductions commenced promptly after Charles took the throne, with “value for money” becoming the dominant principle throughout the Household.Palace insiders describe excessive layers of management, with “too many advisers to advisers” creating inefficiency.King Charles has initiated comprehensive changes to Royal Household operations, prioritising immediate efficiency and better use of public funds, according to a royal author. |…
Pensioners could lose up to £63,000 by taking lump sum withdrawals too soon, experts have warned.A 55-year-old with a £500,000 pension pot who withdraws their 25 per cent tax-free lump sum early could miss out on years of potential growth, new analysis shows.Britons are being warned that hasty decisions driven by Budget speculation could leave retirees thousands of pounds worse off over the next decade.Financial advisers at AJ Bell say they have seen a rise in anxious savers looking to access their pensions before possible tax changes are announced. However, they are urging caution, warning that acting in panic could…
Shetland is making a return to screens for its milestone 10th series with several of the show’s fan-favourites returning, along with some major character shake-ups.The series, which stands as one of the BBC’s most successful long-running dramas, follows detectives working across the Shetland Isles as they investigate complex murder cases within tight-knit island communities.Back this season is Alison O’Donnell as DS Alison ‘Tosh’ McIntosh, now the only remaining long-serving cast member who appeared back in its debut run.In a major shift for season 10, fellow stalwart Lewis Howden’s character, Sergeant Billy McCabe, is set to take on a much bigger…