Almost half of the UK workforce lack access to workplace health support including winter flu vaccinations and checks for cardiovascular diseases, a report has found.
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Number of homes sold in UK up by a third, says Rightmove
The number of homes being sold is up almost a third, year on year, so far this month, although the traditional autumn price bump has
Wes Streeting unveils plans for ‘patient passports’ to hold all medical records
Wes Streeting is to unveil plans for portable medical records giving every NHS patient all their information stored digitally in one place on Monday, despite
UK weather: Storm Ashley batters UK with strong winds and rain
Parts of the UK have been battered by strong winds and heavy rain, as Storm Ashley – the first named storm of the season –
Water companies raise bonuses to £9.1m despite record sewage discharges
Bonuses for water company bosses in England and Wales rose to £9.1m this year despite record sewage discharges into rivers and seas. More than a
Murder investigation launched after death of man in North Ayrshire
A murder investigation has been launched after a man died in what police believe was a “targeted attack” outside his home in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire.
Rachel Reeves will tax businesses to plug £9bn black hole in NHS
Rachel Reeves is set to use one of the most pivotal budgets of recent times to call on businesses to pay more tax to help
Ban smacking in England now, says children’s commissioner
Ministers must ban smacking now, the children’s commissioner for England has said, in her strongest intervention yet on child safety. Rachel de Souza said that
‘Piece of British history’: nuclear bunker in Norfolk to be sold at auction
Online auctions are usually filled with fragile antiques and niche memorabilia that ought not to be touched. Those looking for something a bit more durable
Storm Ashley: Great South Run cancelled over safety concerns
High winds and rain expected from Storm Ashley have caused organisers to cancel the Great South Run, which was due to take place on Sunday.