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Government must clamp down on aggressive debt collectors during cost of living crisis 

Last week’s budget brought some measures to help the many people struggling with rising costs. In particular, the Chancellor announced that the energy price guarantee will remain in place until June. That was a welcome win for campaigners – including Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis – and will offer a relief for families feeling anxious

Javid brings Mental Health Act ‘into the 21st Century’

In a statement to the House of Commons, health secretary Sajid Javid championed the arrival of a modernised Mental Health Act which will bring legislation “into the 21st Century”. This long term plan will see mental health service investment “reach an extra £2.3 billion each year by 2023/24” Labour’s front bench and former prime minister…

Two thirds of UK workers prioritise mental health over career aspirations

The ‘Great Resignation’ in the UK is still in full effect, with analysis by Deutsche Bank finding that more people left their jobs at the start of 2022 than at… The post Two thirds of UK workers prioritise mental health over career aspirations appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Brits want balance – 4 in 10 would take unpaid leave to get more time off

New research shows Brits are increasingly willing to take measures to achieve better work-life balance, as over 4 in 10 (43%) of UK employees would take unpaid leave to get… The post Brits want balance – 4 in 10 would take unpaid leave to get more time off appeared first on London Business News |…

Cost of living crisis is causing clear mental health damage

The cost of living crisis is causing clear mental health damage, as well as hitting people’s finances, today’s report from the Office for National Statistics shows. Myron Jobson, senior personal… The post Cost of living crisis is causing clear mental health damage appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Rising cost of living is causing a mental health crisis which is escalating

Once again this week’s headlines have been dominated by the latest inflation figures (reached a 40 year high of 9%) and the cost of living crisis. As the nation and… The post Rising cost of living is causing a mental health crisis which is escalating appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

1-in-4 Brits feel the weight of financial responsibility for their family is putting the biggest strain on their mental health

As Mental Health Awareness Week comes to a close – during which a special emphasis has been placed on tackling loneliness – new research from the UK’s most awarded personal… The post 1-in-4 Brits feel the weight of financial responsibility for their family is putting the biggest strain on their mental health appeared first on…

Cheering up ‘sad’ Londoners is key to levelling up

The unhappiness of people living in big cities such as London must be addressed for the Government to deliver on its “levelling up” promises, new research shows today. The Social… The post Cheering up ‘sad’ Londoners is key to levelling up appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Small business leaders look to prioritise better work-life balance to improve leadership performance

New research from American Express highlights that – after a challenging few years – small business leaders increasingly recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and downtime to improving… The post Small business leaders look to prioritise better work-life balance to improve leadership performance appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

‘I felt pressure to look a certain way’

The lead guitarist of the Vamps says the pressure to conform to body stereotypes has had a lasting detrimental impact on his mental health. James Brittain-McVey revealed the pressures of trying to looking a certain way began to take over his life as a teenager. “The first thoughts I’d have when I would wake up…

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