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Rise in job vacancies amid shift to lower-skilled occupations – report
The researchers found a shift towards vacancies in lower-skilled, lower-paid occupations
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New helpline will enable blind and partially sighted to vote independently
'We believe that it represents a positive step toward ensuring that blind and partially sighted voters can exercise their vote discretely and independently'
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Campaign launched to give young people the vote
'Politicians must give a new generation of change makers the opportunities to participate so they can play an active role in resolving some of the biggest societal challenges we face'
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Chancellor set to consider proposals for permanent bank holiday in honour of the Queen
The new 'thank holiday' would recognise the Queen’s 'extraordinary service'
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Uber launches travel service for pets
Customers will now be matched with drivers who are eligible and willing to transport people with their pets
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Speed limiter devices 'could be fitted to all new cars'
Limiters use a technology called Intelligent Speed Assistant (ISA) to detect the local speed limit in the area using GPS and video data
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What to do if you can't get a smart meter
Those who live in flats or apartments where the electric meters are located in the basement with no Wi-Fi signal, will struggle to effectively install a smart meter
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Whales and dolphins face rising risk of disturbance around UK coasts – charity
'Disturbance by some members of the public using leisure craft, jet skis, kayaks and paddleboards can frighten them and scare them away'
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NHS boss says pressures are ‘serious worry’ and calls on ministers to act
'There is concern across the NHS that the government doesn’t seem to want to talk about coronavirus anymore'
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Cost of a UK home by the sea soars by more than £22,000
Last year’s price gains mean properties by the sea have soared by 50% or £95,599 over the past decade
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Winners crowned at UK’s biggest paper plane-throwing competition
The plane flying the furthest travelled over 48 metres
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Rental prices soar as number of available homes falls by 50%
Rightmove said the sky-high rental costs are being driven by an ongoing mismatch in demand and supply