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Valentin Boboc, senior economist at the Institute for Economic Affairs, noted: “Taxpayers deserve clear evidence that public funds are used to deliver value.”He argued whilst workforce redeployment makes financial sense for retaining expertise, guaranteeing protection from compulsory redundancy “simply puts the cart before the horse.”The Scottish Government defended its position, stating its no-compulsory-redundancies policy continues in force. Public organisations must ensure employees awaiting redeployment remain “engaged in appropriate work for their pay scale”, according to a Government spokesman.Officials emphasised NHS redeployment policies allow boards to utilise staff expertise even as positions change. Workforce management tools, including voluntary severance, will contribute…

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A four-year-old girl has died after falling from a tower block in East London.The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to the scene at an address in St Paul’s Road, Barking, at about 11:00 BST on Saturday morning, following reports that a child had fallen from height. Paramedics from the London Ambulance Service gave first aid and the child was taken to hospital, but later died from her injuries.A Met spokesperson said the incident was not believed to be suspicious.”Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the child’s family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time,” they said.”An investigation…

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Football fans travelling to Manchester later have been warned of disruptions to their journey due to tram cancellations. Thousands of fans are set to arrive at Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium later ahead of the club’s fixture against Bournemouth FC at 14:00 GMT.But due to improvement works, there will be no trams operating on the Altrincham, Trafford Park and Eccles lines and services on the Airport and East Didsbury lines will also be reduced.Alternative public transport options will be available, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said.TfGM has advised supporters travelling to or from East Didsbury or Manchester Airport to catch…

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Moscow will host the 2030 World Weightlifting Championships – the first time an Olympic federation has chosen to stage a global event in Russia since the country’s invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) announced its decision on Sunday, four months after confirming Russian athletes would again be eligible to compete in its events.In July, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) provisionally lifted a suspension on the Russian Olympic Committee.That suspension had been imposed following the country’s invasion of Ukraine.The IOC’s subsequent decision potentially opened the way for Russian athletes to compete for their country at the 2028…

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Government crackdown on noisy commuters| Last updated: 1792939746 Like Share Comment Thank you for signing up! See the latest from GB News here . Choose GB News on Google – add us as a preferred source Choose GB News Support GB News Champion free speech and independent journalism while unlocking exclusive benefits. Support us A four-year-old girl has died following a fall from a tower block in London.Emergency services responded to the incident on St Paul’s Road, Barking at approximately 11am on Saturday, after receiving reports of a child falling from height.The youngster received treatment from paramedics at the scene…

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Robert Jenrick rages at the prospect of reintroducing freedom of movement| Last updated: 1792938500 Like Share Comment Thank you for signing up! See the latest from GB News here . Choose GB News on Google – add us as a preferred source Choose GB News Support GB News Champion free speech and independent journalism while unlocking exclusive benefits. Support us A return to EU-style freedom of movement would have to be ratified by voters, Angela Rayner has said.The Housing Secretary echoed Prime Minister Andy Burnham in saying the Government wants a “conversation” with the public about closer relations with the…

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He said both boys had been so excited and had been snorkelling in shallow water as they sorted out their towels and bags on the beach when the boys got into difficulties.Both parents went into the sea and tried to save them as they were swept out by the current, he added, and the whole ordeal happened in less than 10 minutes.Nathan said the loss of his 36-year-old “childhood sweetheart” was “unimaginable”, but she was a “hero… in life and in death” as she helped to rescue the two boys.”I’ve known her since infant school,” he told the . “…

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European football expert Julien Laurens talking on BBC Radio 5 Live: I think if the sanctions against Lisandro Martinez had been the right ones, I’m not sure Bruno would have said that after the Como game.It’s about boundaries and having to set limits for your own squad so things like that don’t happen and now, for two senior players within the space of six days to go after the sporting director, your owners, your manager, your staff is just embarrassing. It’s such a circus.Leave him at home, he doesn’t need to be on the bench – it’s half of a…

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He did warn of wider threats, however, such as cyberattacks, wildfires and climate change, which he said are “real”.Kemi Badenoch told the BBC she is “stocked up for the week at any time”, but the Conservative leader added: “What I’m more concerned about is that it doesn’t look like (the Government) are explaining what the risks we are under are, and what they are doing about the big things.”Families can stock up but what’s going on with defence, the cyber attacks, the hybrid warfare? The money to look after the country has not been forthcoming.”Shadow Minister of State for Illegal…

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James Anderson has expressed sadness at being released by Lancashire, but stopped short of confirming the end of his legendary playing career.Anderson, England’s all-time leading wicket-taker, was informed by Lancashire last Monday that he will not be offered a new contract by the county he first represented in 2001.In his first public comments since then, the 44-year-old wrote on Instagram: “If it was up to me it wouldn’t have ended like this, but I wish the players and fans all the best for the future.”Despite turning 45 next year, Anderson had planned to play in the summer of 2027. Following…

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