A recent legal judgement in which an employee was awarded £65,000 compensation after an employer failed to make reasonable adjustments when her role was affected by menopause symptoms, illustrates the importance for GP practices of having a menopause policy in place for staff. The warning comes from the Medical Defence Union (MDU) HR partner Peninsula, which… Read more »
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey spoke of her support for shooting when she addressed guests at the Conservative Autumn Conference in Manchester this week. Addressing hundreds of guests at the Rural Reception, held jointly by BASC and the Angling Trust, Dr Coffey said: “This is one of the most important events of the week for me because it’s with… Read more »
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Patricia Hewitt, who doubles up as Trade and Industry Secretary and Minister for Women, has announced a new drive to ensure female participation in male-dominated industries. The new figures on the gender pay gap are due to be released on Thursday, but last year the gap stood at 19.5 per cent. In July the Prime… Read more »
The Scottish Finance Minister has urged Edinburgh and Glasgow to end their traditional rivalry and work together for Scotland. The cities, situated respectively on the east and west coasts of Scotland have long been rivals. Though Glasgow is the larger city with more industry, it is hampered by chronic social disadvantage. Edinburgh, on the other… Read more »
