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The Met Office provides the following examples of what to expect during heavy rains and floods.
The Met Office provides the following examples of what to expect during heavy rains and floods.
While modern building regulations and structural engineering have made buildings extremely safe, facilities managers must maintain a high level of upkeep for them to remain that way. Buildings can lose their structural integrity as they age; as such, if simple repairs are left untended, they can balloon into larger issues, potentially causing significant damage that
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In prolonged dry weather, parched vegetation saps available water, causing the soil to dry out. Consequently, soil can shrink, and the ground beneath affected buildings may shift. This ground movement is known as subsidence. While there are many causes of subsidence, hot and dry summers are becoming a common factor. In fact, insurance company LV=
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Over 80% of small businesses are worried about a recession, attached are 5 tips for preparing for a recession.
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Strategies for improved sleep habits Research shows that sleep and mental health are closely related. Specifically, a lack of sleep has been linked to depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions. Despite the NHS’ recommendation that adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night, 71% aren’t currently achieving this, according to research by
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EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING FOCUS Helping Employees Build Financial Resilience As the cost-of-living crisis persists, the UK economy is expected to fare worse than any of its peers in the developed world, according to the International Monetary Fund’s 2023 forecast. Indeed, many Britons have suffered and continue to suffer financially. In 2023, an estimated 7.8 million people
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Provided by: RS Risk Solutions Ltd Home Tips for Managing Stress Stress is a common emotional response to challenging situations—but too much of it can be bad for your health. In the short-term, stress can make you feel frustrated, nervous or angry. However, the consequences of prolonged stress could be much more severe. In fact,
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