They must feel pretty cheated and undervalued.” Sodexo’s Covid testing workforce at one stage

OSLO: Wage talks between Norwegian oil firms and three labour unions broke down and will switch to state-led mediation in a bid to prevent strike action by workers, the unions and companies say.If Norway’s government-appointed mediator is unable to broker a deal, union members will be eligible to go on strike, disrupting output from western Europe’s largest oil and gas producer. Mediation in this year’s talks is expected to take place in June, the Norwegian Oil and Gas Association has said, alth

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A PRISON officer has been arrested on suspicion of sending love notes to a killer and a wannabe suicide bomber. The male guard heads a team dealing with terrorists and high-profile lags at a women’s jail.... He has since been suspended from HMP Bronzefield in Surrey.He has been an anti-terror senior officer there for almost eight years.A source said: “ It has sent shockwaves through the jail.... He is meant to try to build up relationships with the inmates.“ But everyone’s constantly reminded

SINGAPORE-On Thursday( Aug 19), Singapore will ease restrictions, giving companies the green light to bring more staff back to the office. Even so, most employers-including Singapore's largest, the Government-expect hybrid working-arrangements to be a permanent feature of the post-pandemic world." The Public Service is working towards supporting greater work flexibility in the post-Covid new normal," a Public Service Division spokesman told The Straits Times." This will go towards meeting the ne

A new government plan aimed at improving farm animal welfare must not distract from ministers’ backtracking on a ban on fur and foie gras, critics have warned. Farmers will be encouraged to keepcows, pigs and sheep healthier and in better conditions under the “ animal health and welfare pathway ” plan from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The payment-by-results scheme will include annual visits by a vet paid for by the government, and grants will be available for equipment

A new government plan aimed at improving farm animal welfare must not distract from ministers’ backtracking on a ban on fur and foie gras, critics have warned. Farmers will be encouraged to keepcows, pigs and sheep healthier and in better conditions under the “ animal health and welfare pathway ” plan from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The payment-by-results scheme will include annual visits by a vet paid for by the government, and grants will be available for equipment

One recipient of a hamper, who wished to be referred to as Nicky, said: “ Wow – you have put a smile on my face for the first time in nine months and the children will be absolutely thrilled!... ” Nicky lost her husband nine months ago. Another recipient thanked SSAFA for their “ kindness ” and “ generosity ”.... They added: “ The cupboard is bare, and this will help to make a Christmas.” Women and children at Gildea House were also supported by SSAFA, who hoped that their efforts would provid

Ministers have been told they must raise the amount of money spent on children’s school meals amid claims that pupils are going home hungry because of shrinking portion sizes.... The Independent has heard from parents and headteachers who say children are being given less to eat as food costs soar.... Speaking to The Independent, she said: “ Schools must receive the resources they need to meet the soaring demand for free school meals, so they don’t have to cut back on the quality or quantity o

She went on to win the silver medal GettyUK news in pictures 28 July 2021 Canoers on Llyn Padarn lake in Snowdonia, Gwynedd.... No one delivering NHS services should be paid less than theirdirectly employedcolleagues.“ A pay rise should apply to all NHS staff.... Health workers employed by contractors must not be left behind....