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UK Pensions Speedbrief Public Sector First detail published on employer cost cap and actuarial valuations

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UK Public Sector Pensions Speedbrief: Pensions Ombudsman rules on academy conversion

SummaryThe Deputy Pensions Ombudsman has rejected a complaint by an academy against the administering authority of its Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) fund about the funding methodology used to allocate assets to the Academy when it was initi...




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Public sector pensions: “technical” changes to LGPS regulations

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has recently launched a consultation on what it has described as “technical” changes to regulations governing the ...




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Procurement e-briefing: ECJ decision - land deals unlikely to be public work concession contracts

Land deals are currently one of the most scrutinized areas of public procurement, and the correct application of the public procurement rules to land transactions still poses one of the greatest challenges for public bodies. ...




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Our problem with COVID-19 patients without symptoms – Faduyile, NMA President

In the last few weeks, many patients have been denied access to healthcare for fear of the unknown by the healthcare professionals in many hospitals across the country. In Lagos, there have been stories of people resorting to self-help s a result of the development.

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Advertisement publication annual report 10 May 2020

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Roadblocks, policing between provinces keeping Covid-19 and criminals at bay

Johannesburg - At least 500 000 people took advantage of the inter-province travel window period and returned to Gauteng by Thursday, as the country’s economy began opening, said premier David Makhura. Throughout the seven-day interval that began on May 1, meant for the return of individuals who left the province before the lockdown kicked off on March 26, officials set up various roadblocks on provincial border roads to screen and also test those suspected for having Covid-19. “More than half a million people moved into Gauteng. In those roadblocks,...




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Supreme Court verdict: Orji Kalu’s travails, political lesson to redouble tasks ahead – Ohanaeze

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide (OYC) has reacted to the Supreme Court’s nullification of the conviction of a former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu. Also nullified was the judgement against his firm, Slok Nigeria Limited and Jones Udeogu, a former Director of Finance and Account of Abia State Government. The apex court […]

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COVID-19: ‘I’m not architect of your problems, stop vilifying me’ – Gov. Ortom warns Benue index case, Susan Okpe

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, on Saturday, absolved himself of stigmatizing the state’s COVID-19 index case, Mrs. Susan Okpe (Nee Lawani). Ortom, who called on Mrs. Okpe to stop vilifying him, said he’s not the architect of her problem. The governor was responding to several videos by Mrs. Okpe wherein she accused him of […]

COVID-19: ‘I’m not architect of your problems, stop vilifying me’ – Gov. Ortom warns Benue index case, Susan Okpe




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HR e-briefing 364 - Discipline and grievances at work: Draft ACAS guide published

ACAS has published 'Discipline and grievances at work: Draft ACAS guide', which it has been working on since issuing its revised Code of Practice on discipline and grievance for consultation (Full Article



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HR e-briefing 383 - Details of those facing tribunal claims must be made public

The Deputy Information Commissioner has ruled that the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) must release the names and addresses of respondents in Employment Tribunal cases under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, havin...




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HR e-briefing 420 - the Government consults on whistleblowing

In a consultation paper released this month, the government reveals proposals for employment tribunals to pass on details about whistleblowing claims to appropriate regulators (such as the Health and Safety Executive). The intention is that the alle...




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Retail Legal Update - ONS publishes 2012 strike statistics

According to ONS statistics published this summer, 248,800 working days were lost in the UK in 2012 – significantly lower than the 2011 total (1,389,700). The change is largely attributable to the small number of large scale public sector stri...




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HR e-briefing no 425 - sickness and holidays - new European ruling could cause problems for employers

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that workers who go on sick leave during a period that has been scheduled as annual leave for the purposes of the Working Time Directive should be allowed to reschedule their holidays, even if that means...




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Eversheds' HR e-briefing 507: Flexible parental leave, working time, equal pay and flexible working - more changes afoot

Today, a consultation has been launched on government plans to: Full Article



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European Commission consults on future Vertical Agreements Block Exemption Regulation

The block exemption provides a safe harbour from the prohibition on anti-competitive agreements contained in Article 81(1) EC. It can apply to any agreement between parties at different levels of the supply chain where that agreement contains rest...




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TopBuild Corp (BLD) CEO Gerald Volas on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript




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COVID -19 : Minister directs agencies under him to make available research grants for digital solution

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ibrahim Pantami has directed agencies under the Ministry to make available research grants for the development of digital solutions to COVID 19 and innovative ideas in the post COVID 19 era in the country. Pantami made the remarks during the virtual Final Demo and Prize Giving Day […]

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Establishment Labs Holdings Inc. (ESTA) CEO Juan José Chacón-Quirós on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript




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Covid 19 coronavirus: What would a transtasman bubble look like?

Australians and New Zealanders who are desperate to escape to each other's countries could soon have their wish, but passengers would need to adhere to strict travel safety protocols.On Tuesday, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda...




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Covid 19 coronavirus: Popping bubbles: Almost 500 breaches reported to police - are we ready for level 2?

Almost 500 possible breaches of level-3 rules have been reported to police this weekend, as many Kiwis prepare for what they hope will be a move to level 2 this week.People flocked to beach suburbs and took waterfront walks in cities...




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HR e-briefing 413 - questions remain as the government publishes consultation paper on equality for agency workers

Since Europe reached agreement on the Agency Workers Directive in October 2008, considerable flexibility has been left to individual Member States as to how they interpret and apply its framework of legal protection for agency workers by 5 December ...




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Eversheds' HR e-briefing 502: Guidance to the Agency Workers Regulations finally published

The Government has published its much-awaited Guidance to the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 in draft today. A final version is expected shortly, once further comment has been collated. The Regulations themselves are due to come in to force on 1 Oc...





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PSA concerned about Covid-19 as public servants told to go back to work

Safety preparations for public service employees to return to work under the Covid-19 level four regulations should have been made long before workers were recalled for duty, the Public Servants Association said on Saturday.




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Roadblocks, policing between provinces keeping Covid-19 and criminals at bay

At least 500 000 people took advantage of the inter-province travel window period and returned to Gauteng by Thursday, said premier David Makhura.





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TopBuild Corp (BLD) CEO Gerald Volas on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript




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William Hill bids for mobile gambling provider Probability

What? William Hill has entered into preliminary talks about a purchase of Probability, the mobile gambling company. So what? An acquisition of Probability would add to William Hill’s offering for users of smartphones and tablet computers. Pr...




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Nigeria: COVID-19 - Governors Set to Mobilise Help for Troubled States

[This Day] As the scourge of Covid-19 pandemic continues to bite harder in many states across the country, the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) has concluded plans to mobilise assistance to states with difficulties to navigate challenges thrown up by the global health pandemic.




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Nigeria: Investment - Stop Blaming Chinese, Onuesoke Urges Nigerians

[Vanguard] A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Delta State has urged Nigerians to stop accusing Chinese investors of taking over most of the investments in the country.




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BLA claims bomb attack on Pak Army troops

QUETTA: A terrorist group claimed responsibility Saturday for targeting a security convoy with a roadside bomb that martyred six soldiers, including an army major, in the country’s southwest.Friday’s attack in Kech in Balochistan province took place as the troops, who were assigned to...




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PML-N leaders reaping what they sowed: Shibli

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Saturday said the PML-N leaders were reaping what they had sown adding that if they were innocent, then they should not worry and give answers to the NAB questions.In tweets, he said lengthy press conferences by the...




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Mistreatment of corona patients intolerable, says PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday regretted the incidents of unfair treatment of coronavirus patients, saying this was intolerable and a cause of fear.He observed this while presiding over a meeting of the National Task Force here.Chairman National Health Task Force Dr. Nosherwan...




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PML-N leaders reaping what they sowed: Shibli Faraz

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Saturday said the PML-N leaders were reaping what they had sown, adding that if they were innocent, then they should not worry and give answers to the NAB questions.In tweets, he said lengthy press conferences by...




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PML-N leaders reaping what they sowed: Shibli

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Saturday said the PML-N leaders were reaping what they had sown adding that if they were innocent, then they should not worry and give answers to the NAB questions.In tweets, he said lengthy press conferences by the...




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Mistreatment of corona patients' intolerable: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday regretted the incidents of unfair treatment of coronavirus patients, saying this was intolerable and a cause of fear.He observed this while presiding over a meeting of the National Task Force here.Chairman National Health Task Force Dr. Nosherwan...




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Mistreatment of corona patients' intolerable: PM Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday regretted the incidents of unfair treatment of coronavirus patients, saying this was intolerable and a cause of fear.He observed this while presiding over a meeting of the National Task Force here. Chairman National Health Task Force Dr Nosherwan...




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Is the coronavirus a blessing for Hezbollah? – opinion


In the midst of this coronavirus, Lebanon defaulted its $1.2 billion loan this past March, setting up the stage for Hezbollah to take over the government’s role in providing civil services.




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Defense Ministry to establish four intensive care units in Petah Tikva


The project is estimated at about NIS 30 million.




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Coronavirus: Africa’s debt problems must not be used as a political football, experts say

China and its rivals in the West are using Africa’s debt problems, exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, as a political football in their struggle for power on the continent, experts say.Seifudein Adem, a professor of global studies at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan, said that ballooning national debt had been a major concern for many African countries even before Covid-19, but had now been brought front and centre.While it was encouraging that major creditors were seriously considering…




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Covid-19 pandemic is a double-edged sword

Simple rules that have been repeated to us ad nauseam can, if followed effectively, ward off the virus.




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Schools scramble to embrace online learning

It has exposed the huge economic disparities in homes that enhance social inequalities.






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Justice for Mah-hi-vist Goodblanket: Frustration lingers in Oklahoma

Family of Native American man want answers after fatal confrontation with local law enforcement




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Black bears of Ohio return to natural habitat

In the Buckeye State, the large furry mammals are back, but are humans ready for them?




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Public action needed to slow rising seas, experts say

Reducing carbon emissions could mean difference between 1 and over 4 feet of sea level rise




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CDC: 1 in 2 black gay men in US will be diagnosed with HIV

New government estimate highlights stark differences between groups afflicted with HIV




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Senate Republicans rule out action on Obama high court pick

No Supreme Court justice nominee confirmation hearing till next year, says majority leader