The way that we work is always changing. Often, that change is gradual. It might creep in over years and decades. In other cases, the change is sudden. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the world of work saw a seismic shift toward home, or hybrid, setups.
In response to a decision taken by Hull City Council’s Cabinet, Hull’s bus lanes will operate during peak hours in both directions.
The city will now initiate a traffic regulation order (TRO) proposing changes to all bus lanes except the Carr Lane bus gate, which will remain open 24/7. Moreover, the council will assess all key junctions and crossings along each bus route to determine if additional safety measures can be implemented, as well as reviewing parking arrangements within bus lanes to ensure that there is always room for moving traffic.
The average full-time wage in the UK sits at around £30,000 according to a variety of sources – this of course varies between industries and the figure is lower for those working part-time. For some, this may seem like a lot; for the richest human on the earth, not so much – but how well does this average wage set a person up to live in the current economy? This article explores the realities of managing life while earning the average wage, including tips to consider when making the most of your income.
Following Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic and a series of other events that caused global economic uncertainty, living on the average wage has become considerably harder to manage for those working in the UK. The journey to complete financial freedom is a broad one, with no single pathway to success. This does not, however, mean that it is unattainable.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has elected Anne Handley as its new leader following the annual general meeting.
Taking over from Councillor Jonathan Owen, Councillor Handley becomes just the fourth leader in the council’s 27-year history.
Forward-thinking East Yorkshire is the place to be for hardworking professionals in the UK. Residents should feel proud to learn that Hull is regarded as the best destination for remote working in the UK, as it has been deemed the best-connected city outside the bustling capital of London.
The COVID-19 pandemic changed many professionals’ daily lives, with Hull adapting quickly to its necessary changes to support ambitious workers, startups, and companies of all sizes.
Hull-based Assured Marketing was founded in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jack Story noticed that small businesses were struggling with the sudden lack of footfall and the urgent need to focus on digital engagement while working at a large company.
In response, he and his business partner Connor Hewson founded a company that simplifies complex services such as search engine optimization.
In light of the unprecedented demand for health and care services, this winter, health and care leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire are reminding people how they can get the help they need.
As a result of the high number of people waiting for hospital services, local people are being encouraged to use all alternative health services, including NHS111 online and local pharmacies, and to watch out for the health of their loved ones.
A set of procedures, frameworks, and tools called cybersecurity is used to safeguard computers, software, devices, and data against online threats.
Such assaults are conducted by cybercriminals to extract money from victims or edit, distort, or steal information.
Christmas is back with a charity appeal to add some magic to the holidays for the sickest children and older patients at the hospital!
In order to spread festive cheer to patients at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital, WISHH invites members of the community and local businesses to get involved.
A new charity managed by 360 Chartered Accountants has been registered.
Underprivileged children in the HU1 to HU9 postcode areas will have the chance to participate in grassroots sport through the 360 Foundation, with plans to expand this geographically in the future to other areas where 360 has a physical presence.
This winter, the NHS urges people to get vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 as soon as possible.
There is no doubt that vaccination is the best way to prevent serious illnesses and prevent overloading the local health and care system.
The East Riding Archives has announced the success of their Blockdown project, designed to capture young people’s stories of the COVID-19 lockdown.
The Audience Agency’s Digitally Democratising Archives project funded by £4500 funded the East Riding Blockdown (ERB) project, thought to be the first of its kind in the country.
By transforming health and justice to build confidence and attract investment, an East Yorkshire family business has helped British interests overseas for 25 years.
It delivers investigation training in British Overseas Territories as well as tackling corruption and financial crime in Bosnia Herzegovina.
East Yorkshire community groups including those in Beverley are being urged to apply for funding to host events.
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, funding is still available to the community and voluntary groups in the East Riding.
Over a third (37%) of professionals under the age of 30 have been promoted in the past year, while 2 in 3 white collar workers over 55 have not.
According to a new report by recruitment consultancy Robert Walters, older workers are often overlooked for opportunities in favour of younger and less experienced ones. This is despite a fiercely competitive hiring market.
If you know anyone that still needs to get their COVID-19 vaccines or boosters, the Health and Wellbeing Bus COVID-19 Vaccination Service is out on the road across the East Riding and Hull throughout the summer.
If you pop along to the vaccination bus this August, the local NHS team are running some special sessions for anyone aged 12+ for first, second or booster jabs, including the Spring Booster (if eligible).
To celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, mums, babies, family and friends are invited to a picnic at various locations across the East Riding.
Several events are being organized by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s children’s centres, with the support of integrated specialist public health nurses from Humber NHS Teaching Foundation Trust, to help give breastfeeding mothers support and help.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity, has announced the first local authority partnership to run the Charity’s COVID-19 Rehabilitation Programme, in order to help support local residents with long-lasting or returning symptoms after COVID-19.
This is the first time the COVID-19 programme has been made available to an area not already served by one of the Charity’s facilities, expanding the programme’s reach into new areas to support health and wellbeing ambitions on a local level.