A nationwide awareness campaign is to be launched to raise employees' awareness of their remote working rights. It concludes that 94 per cent of employees’ requests are approved, either fully or in part while employers report minimal administrative burden with operating the system. “The genie is out of the bottle on remote working. The right to request remote working was established in 2024, with a requirement on employers to consider applications for remote working arrangements but no legal obligation to grant them. “Remote work has the potential to open up opportunities far beyond our major cities, and it is vital that people in every part of the country understand the rights available to them.

Jurgen Klopp is unlikely to be that man, though, with the German essentially ruling out a Premier League return with any club other than Liverpool. ‌Tudor's slow start has prompted speculation that Spurs could cut ties with the Croatian before the end of his short-term contract. ‌"With the massive fortune of the Lewis family it would be a win win situation if they hired Jurgen Klopp in January," Sugar wrote on social media after a 3-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest. There has been no indication from Klopp that he has changed his mind on future managerial roles since leaving Liverpool. View 2 Images Jurgen Klopp took on a new role with Red Bull months after leaving Liverpool (Image: Ronny HARTMANN / AFP via Getty Images)‌"I will find something else maybe to do.

Former world No 1 tennis player Caroline Wozniacki showed off her athletic physique in photos from a luxury yacht holiday in the Caribbean. The Danish star has not officially retired but has not appeared on the WTA Tour since the 2024 US Open. Despite clearly being in better shape than most of us, Wozniacki does not believe she will return to the court professionally. The duo had sent out wedding invitations after a New Year's Eve proposal in Sydney and Wozniacki posted: 'Happy New Year everyone! 'It is quite a difficult time for Caroline and myself, and the statement really said it all,' he told ESPN.

UK's Eurovision entry song revealed as LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER shares new trackThe Eurovision Song Contest entry for the UK has been revealed as LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER hope to take home the win for the United Kingdom with the song Eins, Zwei, DreiView 2 Images Look Mum No Computer has released their song Eins, Zwei, DreiThe Eurovision Song Contest entry for the UK has been revealed. LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER will represent the United Kingdom with the song Eins, Zwei, Drei at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria. LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER said: "I am absolutely buzzing that the world can finally hear what we have created. Rylan said: "We were very lucky to hear some of the Eurovision entry submissions beforehand, and I was struck when I heard Eins, Zwei, Drei by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER. The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place in Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna on Saturday 16 May.

Concerns for 'pedestrian safety' leaves middle of Tunstall blocked offWorkers have been at the sceneView Image Part of High Street in Tunstall had to be closedCouncil officials closed off the middle of Tunstall earlier today after concerns had been raised over the condition of a building. It resulted in High Street being closed off between Tower Square and the Roundwell Street roundabout. ‌The local authority wrote: "A temporary road closure will be in place along the High Street in Tunstall today. An inspection of a property on the street found work is required to make it safe for pedestrians. The High Street will reopen as soon as the works are completed.

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer react exactly same to Paul Scholes and Michael Carrick spatGary Lineker and Alan Shearer have delivered their verdict after Paul Scholes hit out at Michael Carrick following Manchester United's defeat at Newcastle UnitedView 2 Images Michael Carrick has been criticised by Paul Scholes following Man Utd's loss against Newcastle. (Image: Visionhaus, Visionhaus/Getty Images)Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer have agreed that the Paul Scholes and Michael Carrick feud is "weird" after the former hit out at the Manchester United interim head coach on Wednesday. Paul Scholes has picked six managers over Michael Carrick to become Man Utd boss READ MORE :FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook page‌Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, co-host Lineker said: "You see, there’s a little bit of beef between Paul Scholes and Michael Carrick? "But if he did say that, Scholesy (Paul Scholes) when you see him, he is one of the nicest guys ever and I don't think he has got any aspirations to be a coach.

I spoke to the experts at Fáilte Ireland and Discover Ireland to find out. It’s an excitement which is buoyant on all sides of the island, with the folks at Discover Northern Ireland also gearing up for a bumper year. “If you have never been to the North, or you think you have seen all there is to see and do there, then 2026 offers even more reasons to visit”, Fiona Cunningham, spokesperson from Discover Northern Ireland, tells me. “Northern Ireland is set for an unforgettable 2026,” she adds. It’s fair to say that Northern Ireland is gearing to embrace a giant year of events.”Connectivity to Northwest will also see a boost.

Anthony Gordon fires 'dive' jibe at Jacob Ramsey as Newcastle star responds after red card furyNewcastle United beat Manchester United without Jacob Ramsey as Anthony Gordon and Will Osula scored after referee Peter Bankes reduced the Magpies to ten playersView Image Anthony Gordon has made light of Jacob Ramsey being sent off during Newcastle's lash with Manchester United (Image: Richard Lee/Shutterstock)Jacob Ramsey has laughed off Anthony Gordon's joke about diving after referee Peter Bankes sent off the Newcastle United midfielder against Manchester United, showing him a second yellow card for simulation. Keep up with all the Newcastle United latest via the Chronicle’s dedicated Facebook pageThe opening goalscorer has now posted on Instagram about the match. Content cannot be displayed without consentHe said: "I do not believe that the Newcastle United player has attempted to deceive the referee to win a penalty kick. Referee Peter Bankes has got this one wrong, making the judgment that the players' act was simulation." "I would also suggest that if he hadn't got a yellow card for that, people would be screaming and saying we don't want diving, so Peter Bankes has taken positive action, so back him."

A “movie night” was jokingly suggested for a Cork courthouse as the first ever prison video link was established there. The neighbouring east Cork courthouse in Youghal still has no video link, and many West Cork courts also lack the technology. "Increased court video link capacity enables more remote appearances by prisoners, technical experts, and provides a safe environment for vulnerable persons to appear before the court," the spokesperson said. 'Making history'Emma O’Brien “made history” as the first woman to appear successfully via video link from Limerick Prison to Midleton courthouse, said Judge Roberts. Judge Roberts said he was due back on April 14 regardless and he would hear Ms O’Brien’s case after that.

Bid to keep temporary Gateshead Quayside car park in place until 2029The car park that serves the tenants of Baltic Place could be kept in placeView Image The Hawks Road carpark which serves Baltic Place (Google Maps) (Image: Google Maps)An application has been lodged to keep a temporary Gateshead Quayside car park which supports a nearby office block in place. ‌Gateshead Council has received an application to extend the use of a temporary car park currently used by the tenants of Baltic Place, South Shore Road. According to documents submitted by the applicant, South Shore Developments Ltd (SSDL), the car park has been in place since 2013 to mitigate a lack of parking. ‌SSDL, which also owns the 131,000sq ft Baltic Place, states despite the block’s occupancy rate of just 47%, and comparatively low rents as compared to sites north of the Tyne, £2m of upgrades are underway with further investments planned. ‌SSDL states within planning documents: “The proposed extension of the temporary parking use therefore represents a pragmatic and economically sensible interim measure.

Can Tottenham play in the Champions League next season if they win it but get relegated? They might be just one point clear of the bottom three, but they are also into the knockout stages of the Champions League. Remarkably, they boasted the exact same record in last season's Europa League - fourth spot with five wins, two draws and a defeat - before going on to win that competition. Their next Premier League match comes against Liverpool, while relegation rivals Forest and West Ham face Fulham and Manchester City respectively. Before then, though, Tudor's team travel to Atletico Madrid's Estadio Metropolitano for the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie.

Donald Trump-supporting F1 pundit breaks silence after being let go by Sky SportsFormer IndyCar driver Danica Patrick has spoken about her exit from Sky Sports' F1 coverage after five years ahead of the new seasonView 2 Images Danica Patrick has spoken about her Sky Sports exit (Image: Michael M. Santiago, Getty Images)Former NASCAR driver and Formula 1 pundit Danica Patrick has spoken out after it was revealed she would not be part of Sky Sports ' coverage for the new season. ‌Patrick had been a fixture of British broadcaster Sky Sports' F1 coverage since 2021 but was absent from a press release issued earlier this week announcing the analysts for the new F1 season, which kicks off in Australia this weekend. ‌The analyst had proved a contentious figure for many due to her political views and promotion of conspiracy theories. The former IndyCar driver shared how much she'd enjoyed the role. She's a prominent figure across the region owing to her standing as one of the most recognisable female racing drivers and an IndyCar race winner.

Total UK footfall was down 4.7% year on year, a plunge from January’s 0.6% decrease, according to British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Sensormatic data. Shopping centres saw a 5.5% fall while high street footfall was down 5.4%. BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson said: “One of the wettest Februarys on record saw shoppers shy away from in-store visits last month. “Exceptionally heavy rainfall – well above the seasonal average – kept shoppers away from high streets and retail destinations, driving a natural shift towards online shopping as consumers chose convenience and shelter from the downpours. Continued food price inflation and rising unemployment continued to weigh on household budgets, making both discretionary trips and discretionary spending easier to delay.”

I can disclose that both of his companies have gone bust, owing a total of almost £300,000. He reports assets worth £164,000 as ‘uncertain to realise’ and no money for creditors owed a total of £280,443. Fixtures and fittings worth £96,000 are given an ‘uncertain to realise’ value and directors’ loans of £60,000 are also uncertain. In 2024, David lost a High Court case against Elizabeth. Leaving in haste, he grabbed his briefcase – only, it wasn’t his briefcase...‘He left it on the train,’ I’m told.

According to the astronomical calendar, it won’t begin until later this month, at the equinox. Comparing winter temperatures from the 1960s to today only works if winter means the same three months every time. In this system, spring begins at the start of February, which can feel wildly optimistic if horizontal rain is involved. August often feels like late summer tipping toward autumn, despite astronomical summer running into late September. We know astronomical winter technically begins in December, but it rarely feels that brief.