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A HMRC worker has been ordered to fork out £20,00 in legal fees after claiming his anxiety and kidney problems prevented him from returning to the office after the pandemic. A tribunal in Liverpool was told that employee Martin Bentley was “prepared to use whatever means he could” to avoid having to return to work in-person after lockdown restrictions were eased.The HMRC employee stopped making phone calls following a health report in 2019 after claiming he could not “cope with telephony without it making him ill”. Mr Bentley first began working from home when lockdown measures were introduced in March…

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Children are set to be taught a “diverse” new curriculum which will see students as young as five receive lessons about climate change. Primary schools in England will be rolling out a mandatory citizenship course, teaching children how to identify “disinformation” and the impact of global warming. In subjects such as history and English literature, Labour will “diversify the curriculum” so that students can “see themselves and their communities reflected” in the topics taught. Other major reforms to education will see the number of GCSE exams slashed and former Education Secretary Michael Gove’s English Baccalaureate binned. The Conservative Party has…

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Sarah Ferguson will move out of Royal Lodge following Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s confirmed relocation to the Sandringham Estate, but one property expert told GB News it would be “unsurprising” if Fergie remained close by her ex-husband.Andrew, who was formally stripped of his royal titles last week in a statement from Buckingham Palace, is leaving Royal Lodge after more than two decades.Robin Edwards, a property buying agent at Curetons, told GB News: “As for Sarah Ferguson, her living arrangements have always been somewhat unconventional. “Despite being divorced, Andrew and Sarah continued to share Royal Lodge together for many years, and she…

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Savers are being urged to review their accounts as new figures reveal many could be missing out on up to £777 in extra returns each year. The findings highlight a widening gap between what major banks are paying and the top deals currently on the market.British savers could boost their annual returns by up to £777 simply by moving £25,000 from a traditional high street bank to a better-paying easy access account, new research shows.Analysis from Moneyfactscompare.co.uk found that the difference comes down to the wide gap between typical high street savings rates and those offered by challenger banks. While…

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Emer MoreauBusiness reporterGetty ImagesThe report said that a 22-year-old who falls out of work for health reasons could lose out on £1m over the course of their lifetime.The number of sick and disabled people out of work is putting the UK is at risk of an “economic inactivity crisis” that threatens the country’s prosperity, according to a new report.There were 800,000 more people out of work now than in 2019 due to health conditions, costing employers £85bn a year, according to the review by former John Lewis boss Sir Charlie Mayfield.The problem could worsen without intervention, but Sir Charlie, who…

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For Tottenham and Frank it was a much-needed victory after his side had been booed off the pitch at the end of their 1-0 home loss to Chelsea on Saturday.That extended a run of only one point from three successive home Premier League matches, even though they had picked up five points from their opening three games in the Champions League.Frank urged the fans to back the team and the supporters responded as they, along with a passionate following from the visitors, helped create a superb atmosphere.The home mood was helped when Tottenham took a 19th-minute lead through Brennan Johnson,…

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GB News’ Political Editor Christopher Hope made a cheeky bid for clarity as Chancellor Rachel Reeves left Downing Street following her pre-Budget briefing today.Shouting across to Mrs Reeves, Christopher asked: “Is it time to cancel our Christmas turkey?”The Chancellor responded with a simple “No” before continuing on her way. The moment came after a tense briefing where Christopher, representing GB News, had been snubbed, with Mrs Reeves ignoring the front row journalist.Rachel Reeves laughed as she said ‘no’ and walked away | PAMrs Reeves had faced intense scrutiny over the details of her upcoming Budget, with many concerned about possible…

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Prince William has returned a Tupperware container to Welsh charity founder Rhian Mannings MBE, sparking warm reactions online after she shared the gesture on social media.Ms Mannings, the founder of bereavement charity 2wish Cymru, posted a photo of the container on X.She captioned the post: “News Alert! The Tupperware has been returned from HRH Prince William. @2wishcymru @2wishcharity.” The image showed the plastic box resting on packaging marked Buckingham Palace and the Royal Household insignia, suggesting it had been sent directly from the Prince’s office.The post quickly drew affectionate comments from charity supporters and royal watchers alike, many praising the…

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Thousands of state pensioners are getting a helping hand with their shopping this week as £70 supermarket vouchers land in eligible households. The vouchers are being distributed from today through to Thursday, giving vulnerable pensioners extra support with their food shopping as winter sets in.The support is aimed at those on certain benefits who are feeling the pinch, with those eligible set to receive the payment automatically. The money can be spent in supermarkets to help cover the cost of essentials during what can be a challenging time of year.Funding runs until March 31, 2026 with local councils deciding how…

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