4 d. ago Prison officers 'very close' to being murdered in UK jails, experts warn as union demands stun guns for staff after Hashem Abedi attack

Prison Officers will meet the justice secretary on Wednesday to demand staff are provided with Tasers following an attack from Hashem Abedi on three officers.

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6 d. ago Barking at female staff and blocking doorways: Teachers warn of rise in misogyny and racism in UK schools

Survey finds social media main cause of poor behaviour, with pupils mimicking Donald Trump and Andrew TateA rise in misogyny and racism is flooding UK schools as pupils ape the behaviour of figures such as Donald Trump and Andrew Tate after exposure through social media and online gaming, teachers have warned.A survey by the NASUWT union found most teachers identified social media as “the number one cause” of pupil misbehaviour, with female staff bearing the brunt. Teachers also raised concerns about parents who refuse to accept school rules or take responsibility for their children’s behaviour. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Job cuts loom at popular Scottish attraction as centre's future 'at risk'

Staff have been warned about potential redundancies at the Glasgow Science Centre

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8 d. ago Pub 'banter ban' is needed so anxious staff can feel safe at work, Labour minister claims

Peers are anticipated to try and block the 'banter crackdown', as Lord Young , warned the proposed anti harassment clause will have a 'chilling effect' on free speech. (Pictured: Lilian Greenwood)

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1 week ago Walthamstow nursery forced to close after receiving 'credible threat of violence'

St Mary's School in Walthamstow was forced to close to ensure the safety of teachers and staff after being sent a deeply concerning message which warned of violence

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1 week ago I worked at a theme park for 3 years – my five warnings for UK Universal Studios staff

OPINION: This is not a drill, Universal Studios UK is happening and it won't just be adrenaline junkies thrilled at the news, but Brits buzzing for a brand new job – I suggest they heed my warnings

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2 w. ago Man tells judge 'nice one' as he's banged up over bizarre Tesco Easter egg heist

The armed Easter egg thief fled with his festive loot after warning staff “f****** move or I’ll stab you”, and told a judge “nice one” when he was sent back to prison

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2 w. ago People who are violent or abusive to NHS staff because they think they have a 'right' to access health care should be turned away, Wes Streeting warns

The health secretary pledged to keep staff safe at work by enforcing a 'zero tolerance' approach and making the reporting of violent incidents mandatory.

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2 w. ago Concerns raised over London Fire Brigade's efforts to stamp out misconduct

‘Delays in resolving complaints have had a real impact on the wellbeing of staff,’ London Assembly warns

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3 w. ago Musk’s Doge gains access to federal payroll system despite staff warnings

Officials said accessing system that processes 276,000 employees’ salaries could put unit at risk of cyber-attacksMembers of Elon Musk’s so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) reportedly gained access to a payroll system over the weekend that processes salaries for about 276,000 federal employees across various government agencies, despite warnings from senior staff about the potential risks.According to two people familiar with the situation who spoke with the New York Times, Doge employees had spent about two weeks trying to obtain administrative access to the program, known as the Federal Personnel and Payroll System. Continue reading...

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last month Urgent warning to Pentagon staff to stop using Signal over fears Russian hackers can infiltrate encrypted chats

The OpSec (Operational Security) Special Bulletin, reportedly issued on March 18, came just days after the Trump administration mistakenly leaked war plans to a journalist

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