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Providing Seating to Senior Colleagues Deemed Age Discrimination

16/04/24


An employment tribunal recently ruled that offering a chair to an older colleague in the workplace could potentially constitute age discrimination. The tribunal heard arguments suggesting that providing seating to older employees while younger ones remain standing could be seen as unequal treatment, possibly violating equality laws.

 

This assertion arose from the case of a 66-year-old recycling plant worker, Filipe Edreira, who felt targeted when a colleague offered him a seat during his shift. Despite Mr. Edreira's belief that this gesture was an attempt to push him out of the company, the tribunal concluded that the offer stemmed from concerns about his health rather than his age. Nevertheless, it acknowledged the action as "unwanted conduct" with potential discriminatory implications.

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Chancellor Hunt Slashes Taxes on Property Sales in Budget 2024

15/03/24


London's residential development sector has offered a nuanced response to the recent Spring Budget announced by the Chancellor, expressing both appreciation and disappointment. The highlight of the budget for the sector was the reduction in the tax rate on profits from house sales, although this was met with mixed feelings.
 
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed plans to decrease the capital gains tax on house sales from 28% to 24%, alongside the removal of a tax relief on stamp duty utilized by landlords for bulk property purchases. Additionally, Hunt announced a substantial £240 million investment in housing projects within Barking Riverside and Canary Wharf, expected to yield approximately 8,000 homes and a life-sciences hub.
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Indian Academic Receives Compensation Following Ruling on Unconscious Bias

15/02/24


Portsmouth University has been directed to pay a minimum of £450,000 in damages after a tribunal ruled that the institution exhibited "pernicious and destructive" unconscious bias in its decision not to reappoint Dr. Kajal Sharma, an Indian academic, to her position in the Business and Law faculty. Despite Dr. Sharma's five-year tenure in her role, the university opted to hire an inexperienced white candidate instead.
 
During a three-year span, Dr. Sharma was one of only two senior lecturers at the university who were not reappointed, and notably, she was the sole ethnic minority applicant during that period. In contrast, 11 out of 12 white colleagues were retained. Employment Judge Catherine Rayner emphasized the damaging impact of unconscious bias, stating that although the discrimination may not have been intentional, it still inflicted significant harm on Dr. Sharma.
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Top Rental Markets of 2023 Unveiled - Six Greater Manchester Regions Experience High Demand

08/01/24


Rightmove, the UK's leading property site, has compiled a list highlighting the most sought-after rental locations in the country over the past year. The rankings are based on the number of inquiries received per available rental property.
 
According to Rightmove's comprehensive study, Wrexham emerges as the top rental location of the year, with each available rental property attracting an average of 56 inquiries from prospective tenants. This is a significant increase compared to just 
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Teenage Boy Sustains Injuries After Collision With Truck

08/12/23


In a concerning turn of events on the evening of Tuesday, December 5, a teenage boy found himself at the center of an unfortunate collision with a truck on the bustling Oldham Road (A671) in Rochdale. The incident unfolded at the critical junction with the Rochdale Bypass, marking a pivotal point for the local community.
 
At approximately 3:30 pm, the collision transpired, necessitating an immediate and coordinated response from emergency services. The unfolding incident not only underscored the potential dangers on the roads but also showcased the swift and decisive efforts of those tasked with ensuring public safety.
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