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The Department for Work and Pensions has apologised for ‘incorrectly handling’ the claim of a widow with cancer, struggling to eat and heat her home. Deborah Parsons said that she and her 13-year-old daughter had been “plunged into poverty” after being diagnosed with breast cancer and unable to work, as …

Postal workers in Keynsham are to go on strike on the two days before Christmas – in support of a postman in the town who has just been sacked. Paul Hollow was dismissed on the last day of November, and his dismissal has outraged his colleagues so much they are …

Workers at a clothing warehouse say they are still freezing cold in their “absolute nightmare” workplace, two weeks after they said they were told their problems would be solved. As the ECHO has previously reported , staff at the Oh Polly warehouse in Bromborough , Wirral are angry at what …

Christmas is a very busy time for a lot of companies, especially in retail and hospitality, and many are looking for staff. However, applications in Bristol are currently up 16.7 per cent year-on-year, according to data by job site CV Library. So what can you do if you’re looking for …

Are you looking for a job that lets you spend plenty of time outdoors, and could even help you keep fit? Then a job with Royal Mail could be right up your street. There are a number of roles being advertised in Leicestershire right now, including traditional postie roles – …

If you fancy boosting your income this Christmas then a temporary festive job may be just the thing. There are plenty of companies looking for short term staff to boost their teams during some of the busiest days of the year. New data shows there are more than 20,000 Christmas …

Christmas is a magical time of year for friends and family – but it also comes at a cost. It’s always handy to have extra cash during the festive season to help pay for those extra special gifts for your loved ones. New data suggests more than 20,000 Christmas jobs …

Looking to make some extra money over the festive period? There are loads of seasonal roles currently hiring in Bath. With some extra cash in your pocket, Christmas will be that bit more merry. We’ve scoured Bath to find 22 places currently seeking staff. Have we missed somewhere? Help each …

With the festive season fast approaching it may be time to step into a new (temporary) career. As the high street is gearing up to experience its busiest time of the year – stores across Surrey need your help as hundreds of people search for the perfect gift. If you …

Christmas might be the most wonderful time of the year but it’s also the busiest – especially when you work for Royal Mail. It’s a difficult job being responsible for the country’s Christmas presents and cards but someone’s got to do it. So if you fancy trying your hand at …