Lydia Smith
Freelance health & science journalist. Work/psych/careers for @YahooFinanceUK. Sci/MH @LiveScience @Happifulhq. Psych in training - MSc psychology @UofGlasgow
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1 week ago |
aol.co.uk | Lydia Smith
Returning to work after having a baby isn’t easy. On the one hand, the opportunity to gain some independence and earn money may be a welcome change after the routine of night feeds and nappies. On the other, looking after a baby while getting back into the swing of work can be overwhelming — especially if you don’t feel ready. One mother, Laura from North Yorkshire, had to return to work after three months because she couldn’t afford her mortgage repayments while on low maternity pay.
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sg.finance.yahoo.com | Lydia Smith
Lydia Smith · Writer, Yahoo Finance UK Fri, 9 May 2025 at 12:00 am GMT-5 5 min read In this article: Returning to work after having a baby isn’t easy. On the one hand, the opportunity to gain some independence and earn money may be a welcome change after the routine of night feeds and nappies. On the other, looking after a baby while getting back into the swing of work can be overwhelming — especially if you don’t feel ready.
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livescience.com | Lydia Smith
Sir David Attenborough is one of the world's most recognizable naturalists and documentary-makers. In a career spanning eight decades, Attenborough has written, presented and narrated some of the most-watched nature documentaries, such as "Life on Earth" and "The Blue Planet." To celebrate his 99th birthday, here are 9 unusual facts about the biologist and nature historian. 1.
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yahoo.com | Lydia Smith
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysWhen you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Sir David Attenborough was born in 1926, in the London suburb of Isleworth. | Credit: Tim P.
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aol.co.uk | Lydia Smith
You’ve got a banging headache, intense cramps and you’re finding it difficult to focus in a hot office full of chatter. You’re well aware that it’s because you’re just about to start your period — and you know that working from home would make things much easier. But not only is asking your boss to work remotely out of the question, explaining why you want to is also a no-go.
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Statutory maternity pay and maternity allowance are worth less than half of the weekly National Living Wage. The consequence? New mums are having to sacrifice their mental & physical health to feed their families. My latest @YahooFinanceUK #maternitycrisis https://t.co/Y7mYWFGOdr
Another shoutout - looking to speak to #career #HR #workplace experts, psychologists & therapists. I am rubbish at checking X so please email: [email protected]. Thanks! #journorequest
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