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A new study by the education charity Let Me Know (LMK) has uncovered alarming levels of relationship abuse among young adults, with over a third admitting their partner has tracked their location without consent. The research, which surveyed individuals aged 16 to 25, found that 71% of young adults have experienced some form of relationship abuse, with nearly half (47%) reporting incidents within the past year. The rise of social media platforms has exacerbated these issues, making it increasingly difficult for young people to identify abusive behaviours. Snapchat was singled out as the primary platform where such abuse occurs, with…

A recent study by personal injury experts Claims.co.uk has unveiled some fascinating insights into the UK’s sick day statistics, revealing which regions lose the most working days due to sickness and absence. By analysing data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) covering the period from 2013 to 2022, the study sheds light on significant regional variations that could have substantial implications for businesses and policymakers alike. Wales is the calling-in-sick capital of the UK, losing 5.64 days per year on average.  The North East and Scotland rank second and third, calling in sick an average of 5.11 and 4.87…