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- For the album by Blur, see Leisure (album).
- For the avant-punk band, see Leisure (band).
Etymology
Etymologically, the word leisure descends from the Latin word licere, meaning "to be permitted" or "to be free", via Old French leisir, and first appeared in the early 14th century. The 'u' first appeared in the early 16th century, probably by analogy with words such as pleasure *.
A simple definition of leisure is "time spent out of work and essential domestic activity".
History of the concept of leisure
The notions of leisure and leisure time are thought to have emerged in the late nineteenth century with the rise of mechanized industry. Machines made work more efficient, and the typical worker's week was cut by over twenty hours. In turn, workers increasingly engaged in non-compulsory diversions such as sporting events or theater. More on [ Leisure ]
Call at TUC for public pay strike
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Unions are being urged to call a public sector-wide strike to protest against the government's pay policy.
Minister's apology to female aide
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 02:39:07 -0000
Junior health minister Ivan Lewis apologises to a civil servant who said she was unhappy with the nature of their relationship.
Cameron: Back Brown or sack him
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 11:59:57 -0000
Conservative party leader David Cameron calls on Labour to support or reject Gordon Brown as leader.
Advertising Standards Authority - ASA. Regulates the advertising industry.
Meta Description: [ The ASA is independent regulator for advertisements, sales promotion and direct marketing in the UK ]
Gaming Board for Great Britain - Regulatory body for casinos, bingo clubs, gaming machines and the larger society and all local authority lotteries in Great Britain.
National Lottery Commission - Regulates the operation of the National Lottery.
Meta Description: [ The National Lottery Commission is a new non-departmental public body, which began on the 1 April 1999 to regulate the National Lottery, a task formerly carried out by the Office of the National Lottery (OFLOT). ]
Office of Communications (Ofcom) - Independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services. Includes sections on codes and guidelines, consultations, consumer guides, research and contact information.
Meta Description: [ Ofcom Internet Home page ]
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