Digital ID for work checks no longer mandatory
The government has revised its digital ID scheme, dropping the mandatory requirement for proving the right to work. Explore the policy shift and political reactions.
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UK Drops Mandatory Digital ID for Workers
The UK government has reversed its plan to make digital ID cards compulsory for proving the right to work. Learn what this U-turn means for employers and employees.
PM U-turns on compulsory digital ID cards for work
Prime Minister Keir Starmer abandons mandatory digital ID cards for UK workers after backlash. The scheme, now optional from 2029, aims to ease verification. Read the latest.
Year-long PIP delays push disabled claimants into poverty
Severe delays in Personal Independence Payment processing, with some waiting over a year, are forcing vulnerable people into debt and hardship. The DWP's digital reforms offer little near-term relief.
Sadiq Khan told to help prison leavers into work in London
A London Assembly committee calls on Mayor Sadiq Khan to lead a strategic push to upskill and employ former prisoners, tackling stigma and London's growing unemployment.
Northern Line Bank Branch early closures for 4 months
A key section of the Northern line will close early four nights a week until late May for essential track work. Plan your late journeys between Camden Town and Kennington now.
Immigration law firm sale signals visa policy impact
A London law firm specialising in immigration services has been put up for sale amid a slump in visa applications following government crackdowns. Read the full story on the pressures facing the legal sector.
Nurse sanctioned for 10+ years of bullying colleagues
A London nurse has been given an 18-month practice order by the Nursing and Midwifery Council after a tribunal found her fitness to practise impaired due to sustained bullying and aggression. Read the full details of the misconduct case.
Finance worker told to 'spread legs' for contract
A former finance professional reveals shocking sexual harassment she faced, including being told to 'spread her legs' for a contract. She discusses the industry's toxic culture and her new mission to support victims.
The Struggle to Relax: Why 'Doing Nothing' Is So Hard
Writer Sunil Badami explores the modern paradox of being unable to relax, even with weeks of summer leave. Discover why Australians work long hours yet productivity falls, and how to reclaim true downtime.
Microshifting: The Extreme Flexible Working Trend
Is 'microshifting' – breaking work into short, intentional blocks – the secret to a happier life? Explore how this pandemic-born trend is reshaping the UK workday, driven by employees seeking control.
UK Burnout Risk: How to Switch Off from Work
With blurred work-life boundaries, 1 in 5 people face burnout. Discover expert strategies for psychological detachment and reclaiming your private time for better health and productivity.
How to Cope with the January Return to Work in 2026
Facing the dreaded Sunday Scaries before your January return? Google searches surged 84% in 2025. Discover five expert strategies, from mindset shifts to nerve resets, to conquer work anxiety.
Free prescriptions for care leavers, but reforms fall short
New support for young adults leaving care in England includes free prescriptions and eye tests. However, experts warn deep-rooted problems in children's social care persist. Read the full analysis.
Tube and Overground closures hit London this weekend
Major engineering work will shut sections of the Piccadilly, Mildmay, Elizabeth and DLR lines from January 2-4. Plan your journey with our full list of TfL disruptions for January 2026.
The Power of Doing Nothing to Solve Problems
Discover how taking a mental break, from washing up to theatre trips, can unlock creative breakthroughs and solve complex issues. A lesson for work and government.
Parenting experts share tips for a calmer, happier family life
Feeling overwhelmed? Parenting experts reveal strategies for creating a calmer, happier family life while prioritising your own wellbeing. Learn about routines, boundaries and self-kindness.
Workers training AI to replace their own jobs
The Guardian is investigating the impact of AI on employment. We want to hear from people who are training artificial intelligence systems to perform their current roles.
Debate on UK Sex Work Laws Intensifies as Numbers Rise
Charities report a 76% surge in demand for support as economic hardship pushes more women into sex work, fuelling a fierce national debate on decriminalisation vs. the 'Nordic Model'. Read the full analysis.
How to turn your daily commute into a positive habit
Stuck in traffic or on a crowded train? Discover expert strategies to transform your frustrating daily commute into a time for fitness, creativity, and better work-life balance. Start reclaiming your time today.
Key factors in the rise of Germany's far-right
An in-depth analysis of the five pivotal factors fuelling the electoral success of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Understand the political shift reshaping Europe's powerhouse.
AI Drives Young Workers to Construction Trades
As AI disrupts entry-level office roles, a severe labour shortage in the UK construction industry offers lucrative, future-proof opportunities for young people. Discover the data behind the shift.
Ex-digital nomad: 'You can't outrun unhappiness'
Tom Slater spent decades travelling the world as an early digital nomad, only to find himself depressed and unfulfilled. His story exposes the mental health pitfalls of the lifestyle sold on social media.
City AM's 7 Most Provocative Debates of 2025
From Britain's work ethic to the assisted dying bill and Lime bikes, we revisit the seven most thought-provoking debates that defined 2025. Read the verdicts.
Teesside JobsPlus Project Helps Over 270 People Into Work
Stockton's hyperlocal JobsPlus scheme connects residents with employment, offering financial aid and community support. Over 270 have found jobs since summer 2024. Will funding continue?
Earn £1,500+ from a work-from-home pet-sitting side hustle
A London couple reveals how they make £1,500+ pet-sitting via Rover while working from home. Discover their top tips for success, avoiding scams, and managing tax obligations.
Working Through Christmas: Five Australians Share Their Day
Meet the Australians who spend Christmas Day on the job. From emergency nurses to pilots and zookeepers, discover how they bring festive cheer to their essential roles.
Inside the Christmas Day hustle of OnlyFans creators
Two OnlyFans creators, Emily Mai and Alix Lynx, reveal how they balance festive family time with their adult content work, earning up to six figures a month without taking a day off. Discover their unique holiday routines.
Next's 'Slimming' Work Trousers Praised by Shoppers
Next's Smoothing Ponte Jersey Wide Leg Trousers, priced at £38, are winning over UK shoppers seeking stylish and flattering office wear. Discover why customers are buying them in every colour.
Work Christmas party disasters: Black eyes, bosses' beds & P45s
Metro readers share their most cringe-worthy office festive party mistakes, from punch-ups and ill-advised flirting to wardrobe malfunctions and disciplinary action.
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