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THOUSANDS - of disabled people on out of work benefits, such as Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Jobseeker’s Allowance, are facing considerable mental health and physical challenges as the pandemic has left them struggling financially, new...

DEPRESSION - Johann Hari Challenges the Way We Think About Depression In a moving talk, journalist Johann Hari shares fresh insights on the causes of depression and anxiety from experts around the world -- as well as some exciting emerging solut...

JOBCENTRE PLUS - DWP is setting up temporary jobcentres during 2021 to deal with increased demand. The new jobcentres will provide services across the country where they are needed. They will increase capacity to provide tailored face-to-face su...

WORKPLACE SUICIDES – While the hazards most often associated with workplace deaths in the U.S. construction industry – falling, being struck-by or crushed by equipment or other objects, or suffering electrocution are well-known – a recent study...

MEAT WORKERS - According to the BBC abattoirs, butchers and meat processors are set to employ prisoners and ex-inmates to help plug labour shortages. Meat industry leaders held talks with the government on Monday to discuss options of how businesses...

PAY CUTS - According to HR Magazine more than two-thirds of companies across the UK are considering pay cuts for staff who choose to work from home. According to a survey by HR software provider CIPHR, 97% of organisations will allow their...

PRESIDENT BIDEN - As part of his American Rescue Plan, President Joe Biden extended $300 weekly unemployment benefits through September 6 (the same date as the UK). Top officials in his administration confirmed on Thursday that he won't be exten...

KENSINGTON - One of London’s richest boroughs has seen a huge spike in Universal Credit applications since the coronavirus pandemic. The number of people applying for Universal Credit in Kensington and Chelsea has doubled following the pandemic....

MILITARY PENSIONS - The Ministry of Defence (MOD) announced it would open talks with the Nepalese Embassy about Gurkus pensions.  Former Gurkha servicemen have ended a 13-day hunger strike after the Government agreed to enter talks wit...

UNIVERSAL CREDIT CUT - In England, Scotland and Wales, the number of private rented households in receipt of Universal Credit with an entitlement to housing support as part of the payment has increased by almost 107% from 746,694 in February 2020 to...