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The cost of living crisis means we are all paying a lot more for energy and food, as well as things like mortgages, rent and fuel. Inflation is running at a double digit pace, the highest in 40 years and far outpacing wage growth. Naturally, this will have a knock on effect on your workforce. In this article, we set out some issues which you may face as a result of this crisis. 

Over recent years, there has been a lot of media coverage about allegations of bullying in Westminster. Currently, the focus is on Dominic Raab, the justice secretary and the deputy prime minister. It has been reported that at least 24 civil servants are involved in formal complaints against him. Some of these civil servants are said to be in senior roles and he is alleged to have “belittled and demeaned” them and was “very rude and aggressive” on multiple occasions daily. Individuals were said to have been physically sick before meetings with him, often in tears and in more than one case, left feeling suicidal after interactions with him.

To have a very merry Christmas there are several factors that employers should be aware of when arranging their Christmas party.

World Menopause Day - 18th October 2022

There are several elements within a settlement agreement that are usually taxable. These include but are not limited to: -

At present, there are 8 bank holidays per year in England and Wales. Following the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II, it has been announced that the day of her funeral - Monday 19 September - will be a national bank holiday for the whole of the UK.