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UK News: Cambridgeshire trial found workers’ performance improved and staff turnover fell, while London Underground also plans to introduce four-day week option
Councils in England will have the right to adopt a four-day working week after the government dropped concerns raised by the Conservatives when they were in power.
For more than a year, South Cambridgeshire district council has defied Conservative opposition to its policy to introduce a four-day working week, after a controversial 15-month trial indicated in March that the performance of its workers mostly improved or remained the same, while the council simultaneously saved more than £370,000 in a year.
Staff turnover fell by 39%, helping save £371,500 in a year, mostly on agency staff costs.
Regular household planning applications were decided about a week and a half earlier.
Approximately 15% more major planning application decisions were completed within the correct timescale.
The time taken to process changes to housing benefit and council tax benefit claims fell. Continue reading…
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UK News: Award given to next of kin of more than 30 public servants after campaign by fathers of murdered police officers
More than 30 former firefighters, police officers and other public servants who died in the line of duty have become the first recipients of an award in recognition of their service.
The Elizabeth Emblem, named after the late queen, will be awarded to the next of kin of those who died in public service. Among those honoured are PCs Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone, who were murdered by Dale Cregan in Greater Manchester in 2012. Continue reading…
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Whether you’re a cauliflower fanatic or just looking to add a healthier twist on holiday sides, this fluffy veggie has become one of the best things you can add to your Thanksgiving menu. With its mild, nutty flavor and sheer versatility, cauliflower makes a great base for both classic and modern Thanksgiving side dishes. Today, […]
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