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Lords: Hybrid Work Can Help Disabled People into Jobs

A House of Lords committee urges the government to promote hybrid working in back-to-work initiatives to help disabled people and carers access employment. Discover how flexibility could fix Britain's worklessness crisis.

London rough sleepers drop for first time in 3 years

London records its first annual decrease in rough sleepers since 2022, with a 1% drop and 10% fewer new cases. Discover the data and expert calls for sustained funding to continue this progress.

Prince George Phone Ban Sparks Parenting Debate

Prince William reveals 12-year-old Prince George is pushing back against smartphone ban. Discover how UK parents are navigating the mobile phone dilemma and what experts recommend.

Govt to Reconsider Waspi Women Compensation

The government will reconsider compensating 3.6 million Waspi women after new evidence emerged. Campaigners call this a major step forward in their fight for justice.

Government to reconsider Waspi pension decision

UK government forced to reconsider denying compensation to 3.6 million Waspi women after legal pressure. Campaigners hail major victory in long-running state pension age battle.

London Office Vacancy Hits 15-Year High

Central London's office vacancy rate soars to 15-year high as hybrid working and economic pressures reshape the capital's commercial landscape. Discover which areas are hardest hit.

Eddie Marsan attacks acting class divide

Acclaimed actor Eddie Marsan condemns British TV and film industry's obsession with upper-class actors taking working-class roles, calling it 'cultural appropriation'.

Zohran Mamdani's Socialist Bid for NYC Mayor

Progressive firebrand Zohran Mamdani launches bold campaign for New York mayor, promising to challenge establishment politics and deliver transformative change for the city's working class.

WhatsApp Web crashes in major UK outage

Meta's messaging service WhatsApp experienced widespread disruption today as users across the UK reported being unable to send or receive messages via both mobile and desktop platforms.

New Zealand's Great Exodus to Australia

New Zealand is experiencing an unprecedented population drain as citizens head to Australia in record numbers, driven by better wages and living costs. Discover the economic forces behind this mass migration.

Married an older man, now his dad bod is a turn-off

A woman who married a significantly older man reveals how her husband's 'dad bod' has become an unexpected relationship challenge, sparking debate about age-gap relationships and physical attraction.

Queen play rare 'Stone Age' at Glastonbury London show

Legendary rock icons Queen delivered a historic performance at Glastonbury's London showcase, treating fans to their rarely-played 1974 track 'Stone Age' in an electrifying set that spanned their greatest hits.

Four-Day Week Evidence Grows Despite Minister's Doubts

New research reveals the four-day working week is delivering spectacular results for UK businesses, with productivity soaring and staff wellbeing transforming workplaces. Discover why the evidence is becoming impossible to ignore.

Business leaders push for four-day week in England

Top UK business leaders and charity heads are urging ministers to spearhead England's transition to a four-day working week, citing overwhelming evidence of productivity gains and wellbeing benefits.

Two-week half-term childcare costs cripple parents

Parents in England are facing a childcare nightmare as the two-week October half-term forces them to spend hundreds on extra care, with many struggling to cover costs or taking unpaid leave.

Council four-day weeks face government crackdown

Local authorities across England are mobilising against four-day working weeks as South Cambridgeshire's pioneering trial faces government intervention and mounting political pressure.

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