The Prime Minister has encouraged us all to take a staycation this year, making the most of the UK’s home-grown tourist destinations. New research has found that a large number of families in the South East are planning to take that term very literally. Seventy-seven percent of people questioned in a survey,by […]
Public sector pay rise supported by Maria Caulfield MP
Maria Caulfield MP has supported the government’s announcement of a pay rise for 900,000 public sector workers including doctors, teachers, police officers, armed forces personnel, and others. Doctors and dentists will receive a pay rise of 2.8%. As part of a three-year pay deal reached in 2018, nurses who are […]
SEXISM IN THE (REMOTE) WORKPLACE
• 35% of female workers experienced at least one sexist workplace demand since lockdown started • 60% of female workers didn’t report inappropriate requests to HR • 25% of female workers targeted with these comments have upped their beauty regime, fearing a negative impact on their career Female workers have received sexist demands from […]
Award for new Hailsham school project
THE CONSTRUCTION of a new 420-place school in Hailsham has been named ‘project of the year’ at a national awards ceremony. Development of Hailsham Community College Primary Academy, a collaboration between East Sussex County Council and Morgan Sindall Construction, won the category ‘Building project of the Year under £10 million’ […]
Free support for businesses on the high street
Save the High Street is offering free personalised COVID-19 recovery and resilience health-checks for local businesses. After completing an online survey you’ll receive: A Health-Check report and scores, highlighting risks and opportunities across your business. 6 top recommendations selected for you, each with step-by-step guides and other content. A telephone […]