UK agency workers denied millions in holiday pay
A UK staffing agency failed to pay temporary workers their full holiday pay, withholding millions. Discover the legal breach and its impact on workers' rights.
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Typography Pioneer Michael Twyman Dies Aged 91
Professor Michael Twyman, founder of Reading University's Department of Typography & Graphic Communication, has died. Discover his legacy in design education.
What patients truly want from their surgeons
A new study reveals patients seek empathy and shared decisions from surgeons, not just technical skill. Discover why holistic care is crucial for patient outcomes in the UK.
Agency staff join Birmingham bin strike over bullying claims
Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's bin strikes have voted to walk out themselves, alleging bullying and harassment. The dispute, ongoing since January, shows no sign of ending.
Birmingham bin strike escalates as agency staff join walkout
Agency workers covering for striking Birmingham bin crews have themselves voted for strike action over alleged bullying and harassment, deepening the long-running dispute. Read the latest.
Buddhist Guidance for Difficult Holiday Conversations
Discover how Buddhist principles of 'wise speech' can help you navigate challenging family discussions this festive season with courage and care. Learn to speak difficult truths constructively.
Therapist Reveals 5 Phrases to Avoid With Parents
A therapist explains why 'therapy speak' can damage family relationships and offers gentler alternatives for setting boundaries and communicating emotions effectively.
Cartoonist Rowson Targets Labour's Workers' Rights Shift
Acclaimed cartoonist Martin Rowson delivers scathing visual commentary on Labour's controversial workers' rights manifesto changes. Discover the artistic protest.
Labour MPs revolt over Starmer workers' rights U-turn
Keir Starmer faces backbench fury after ditching day-one unfair dismissal protection. Labour MPs call it a 'complete betrayal' of manifesto promises. Read the full story.
Labour drops day-one unfair dismissal from workers' rights bill
Labour government makes surprise U-turn on manifesto commitment to day-one unfair dismissal protection, sparking backlash from unions and MPs while business groups welcome the compromise.
Labour accused of manifesto breach over workers' rights
Labour faces accusations of a second manifesto breach in two days after watering down its promise to give workers protection from unfair dismissal from day one.
Government U-turns on unfair dismissal pledge
The government has reversed its promise to give workers unfair dismissal rights from day one, setting a new six-month qualifying period. Find out what this means for employees and businesses.
Government U-turns on unfair dismissal rights
The government has reversed its pledge to protect workers from unfair dismissal from day one, setting a new six-month qualifying period. Discover what this means for your employment rights.
Government ditches day-one unfair dismissal policy
Labour waters down its flagship workers' rights bill, replacing day-one unfair dismissal protection with a six-month threshold. Find out what this U-turn means for businesses and employees.
Labour U-turns on workers' rights manifesto pledge
The UK government has reversed its plan to grant unfair dismissal protection from day one. The right will now apply after six months. Discover the implications for businesses and workers.
Amazon's Technofeudalism: The New Economic Order
Yanis Varoufakis argues Amazon's cloud dominance creates a technofeudal system. Discover how workers and activists are fighting back in the Make Amazon Pay campaign.
Lords block Labour employment bill amid business concerns
Hereditary peers defend vote against Labour's employment legislation, arguing business experience trumps government claims. Discover why major business groups support their stance.
Six ways to fight loneliness when you're busy
Discover six practical strategies to overcome loneliness and improve social connections, even with a packed schedule. Learn from Don Martin's research and real-life experiments.
Teens Challenge Australia's Social Media Ban
Two 15-year-olds launch a High Court challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Read the latest.
Teens fight Australia's social media ban in High Court
Two 15-year-olds launch a landmark legal challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Discover the constitutional fight.
Lambeth mums protest over 'fake casual' maternity pay
Protesters demand proper maternity pay for Lambeth leisure centre staff on 'fake casual' contracts. Join the fight for workers' rights in Brixton.
Minimum wage rises to £12.71 for millions of workers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms minimum wage increases benefiting 2.7 million workers. National Living Wage rises to £12.71 from April, with youth rates seeing significant boosts.
ATO worker takes 'same job, same pay' to court
An ATO call centre worker employed by Probe Operations applies for a 'same job, same pay' order, challenging the tax office's use of outsourced labour. Could this set a new precedent?
Migration Debate Fuels Racism Amid Economic Inequality
Australia's race discrimination commissioner warns against scapegoating migrants for economic problems. True leadership requires tackling systemic inequality for all residents.
Parent WhatsApp Groups: The Modern Parenting Hell
Discover why parent WhatsApp groups have become a relentless source of stress for UK families and learn how to reclaim your peace. Read the full story now.
Peter Kyle invites business input on workers' rights
Business Secretary Peter Kyle urges CBI leaders to engage with Labour's employment bill consultations, pledging no 'zero-sum' outcome for businesses amid £5bn cost concerns.
Kyle defends workers' rights bill as businesses worry
Business Secretary Peter Kyle defends Employment Rights Bill reforms while addressing CBI concerns over regulatory costs. Consultation process continues amid political opposition.
Starmer's Awkward IMD Video Sparks Criticism
Sir Keir Starmer's video message to his son for International Men's Day has been labelled 'cringe-making' and reveals his struggle to appear authentic. Read the analysis.
Trump's Doge Department Disbanded Eight Months Early
Elon Musk's government efficiency department (Doge) has been quietly dissolved with eight months remaining on its contract after laying off 200,000 federal workers. Discover the full story behind its abrupt closure.
Palestinian workers stranded in West Bank for two years
Palestinian workers from Gaza have been living in a Nablus stadium for over two years, unable to return to their families due to the closed border. Read their stories of exile and loss.
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