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Businesses are begging the Labour Government to “keep Britain working” as the economy is losing £85billion in productivity a year, according to a new review.A collaboration between Government and more than 60 prominent businesses aims to address the escalating health crisis forcing workers from employment. The initiative responds to Sir Charlie Mayfield’s Keep Britain Working Review findings.Since 2019, health-related issues have driven 800,000 additional people from the workforce. This exodus represents an economic burden equivalent to seven per cent of Britain’s GDP, matching nearly 70 per cent of total income tax revenue.To address this, employer-led Vanguards, featuring major corporations and…
Terry Christian, a presenter and radio DJ best known for his work on several BBC Radio outlets, has caused widespread fury with his latest string of social media posts.On Tuesday evening, the 65-year-old took to X to share his thoughts on the Huntingdon train attack that left 10 people injured on Saturday evening. Police were called to a LNER train heading from Doncaster to London King’s Cross that had stopped at Huntingdon at around 8pm on Saturday night.Anthony Williams, 32, of no fixed address, has since been charged with 11 counts of attempted murder, two counts of possession of a…
Drivers across the country continue to opt for cleaner vehicles with new data showing that a quarter of car sales were battery electric in October.Marking the strongest performance of the year so far, electric cars made up an impressive 26 per cent of all new registrations last month.The new data, from New AutoMotive’s Electric Car Count, also revealed that two in every five new cars sold in October came with a plug.As drivers make the switch to cleaner vehicles, registrations of new petrol and diesel cars continue to fall, with year-on-year declines of 25 per cent and 17 per cent…
Gavin Thomas, Wales, Paul Pigott, Wales and Rowenna Hoskin, WalesAlison ClarkLouie had only just arrived at the sanctuary and was “very shutdown” when he arrivedThirty seven dogs are trapped in the loft of a dog sanctuary, after a band of intense rain caused the surrounding area to flood. Alison Clark, at Glanrhyd Dog Sanctuary in Trimsaran, Carmarthenshire, “lost everything” when river banks burst on Tuesday. Nine dogs were rescued by the emergency services but the remaining “more reactive dogs” are currently stranded.There has been widespread flooding and disruption in many parts of Wales, with flood warnings in places across Carmarthenshire,…
Tests: 58; Runs: 4,435; Average: 46.19; Centuries: 11For quite a while it felt like Labuschagne would not be part of Australia’s squad, but he forced his way back in thanks to a superb start to the domestic season.He has hit five centuries in all formats, including three in the Sheffield Shield, where he averages 85.25 in four innings.His role in the side may depend on the fitness of Cameron Green. If Green can bowl, Labuschagne is likely to bat at three, but he may have to open if Green plays as a specialist batter. Labuschagne was dropped for the Test…
Axel Rudakubana’s brother has revealed how his family lived in fear that the “merciless” murderer would kill them all.Dion Rudakubana gave evidence to the Southport Inquiry about his relationship with his younger brother for the first time on Tuesday.He described his family’s fear of his brother and his angry outbursts, adding that his tendencies reminded him of the “sociopath” murderer played by Javier Bardem in the film No Country For Old Men. Dion told the hearing in Liverpool Town Hall that the outbursts, which were often violent, originally took place in the car on the way to school, and worsened…
Prince Harry declared his enduring pride in having fought for Britain and affirmed that the UK remains the nation he served with honour ahead of Remembrance Day.The Duke of Sussex, who completed two combat deployments in Afghanistan, acknowledges his current residence in the US but emphasised that “Britain is, and always will be, the country I proudly served and fought for.”His piece, entitled “The Bond, The Banter, The Bravery: What it means to be British By Prince Harry”, reflected on the meaning of remembrance and the ongoing responsibilities towards veterans.The Duke celebrated quintessentially British traits in his essay, highlighting the…
A well-known home interiors and tiling retailer is set to shut all its stores with dozens of redundancies to take place in yet another blow to Britain’s high streets.Interiors specialist Fired Earth has entered administration, leading to 133 job losses and the shuttering of its entire UK retail network.The upmarket tile and home furnishings company will close all 20 showrooms nationwide, though its Banbury headquarters and warehouse facilities will continue operating to fulfil outstanding customer orders.Leonard Curtis insolvency practitioners Dane O’Hara and Neil Bennett took control of the business on October 31 as part of the administration process. A major…
Heather Thompson is from the campaign group Ladies with LettersA woman has said she hopes a series of reports into a review of cervical cancer screening within the Southern Health Trust due to be published later will give clarity to women affected.Heather Thompson, from the campaign group Ladies with Letters, called for a public inquiry into what has been described as a “scandal” within the service, which led to about 17,500 women being approached to have their smear test results rechecked.The Trust’s own review found eight women whose smear tests were misread by screeners went on to develop cancer.Letters were…
Lynette HorsburghNorth WestThe region will light up in a festival of fireworks and other frolicsDazzling firework displays are set to light up the skies later for Bonfire Night – and here is a choice selection of some of the best ways to enjoy all the fun.There are a range of organised events to suit all ages and tastes across the north-west of England, and even a few dog-friendly ones for braver pets.Here is a selection of displays happening near you in the coming days.CheshireBonfire and Fireworks Display, Tytherington: The Tytherington Club in Macclesfield will host a big display. Gates open…