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There are around 700,000 disabled people in the UK who want to work but are not in employment, according to the Department for Work and Pensions. Disabled people also leave jobs at twice the rate of non-disabled colleagues. There is a persistent “disability employment gap”, which is the difference inContinue Reading
‘Every option’ to keep steel-making in Yorkshire being pursued after insolvency
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Government will pursue “every option” to keep steel-making in South Yorkshire, an industry ministerContinue Reading
Yvette Cooper encourages public to fly St George’s flag ‘anywhere’ | News
Yvette Cooper has revealed that she has Union Jack and St George’s flags scattered around her home, and has encouraged Britons to display the emblems, saying people should “put them up anywhere”. The Home Secretary told BBC Breakfast on Tuesday (2 September) that she has tablecloths and bunting adorned withContinue Reading
Bob Sheard, founder and co-owner of FreshBritain
From selling denim on market stalls to advising the Gandhi dynasty on political campaigns, Bob Sheard’s path to becoming one of Britain’s most influential brand strategists has been anything but typical. As the founder and co-owner of FreshBritain—a brand design business with a difference—he’s built his career on disrupting industries,Continue Reading
Zack Polanski elected Green Party leader in landslide vote
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Zack Polanski has been elected as the new leader of the Green Party, after winning a landslide victory in the contest.Continue Reading
This type of food makes you gain more weight even when eating the same calories
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email People gain more weight on an ultra-processed diet than when eating a minimally processed diet, even when they eat the sameContinue Reading
Sadiq Khan calls for London arms fair to be scrapped amid Gaza conflict
Sadiq Khan has demanded that Britain’s largest arms fair be scrapped, arguing it is “inappropriate” for London to host such an event during Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. The DSEI defence and security exhibition, due to take place at ExCel London from September 9–12, attracts military buyers and defence contractorsContinue Reading
Revolut founder to become one of Britain’s top ten richest businessmen as share sale gives huge valuation
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The founder of fintech firm Revolut, Nik Storonsky, is set to become one of theContinue Reading
Just five minutes of daily vigorous exercise can cut death risk for next 6 years, scientists say
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Just five sets every day of minute-long vigorous physical activity, including movements performed during household tasks, can cut death risk forContinue Reading
Private sector set to shrink as CBI warns Reeves against fresh tax raid
Britain’s private sector is bracing for contraction over the coming quarter as weak confidence, rising costs and fears of another tax raid dominate the outlook for business. According to the latest monthly survey from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), bosses expect to cut back on both hiring and investmentContinue Reading