Hundreds of Crown Melbourne casino staff will walk out from 10pm to 2am on New Year's Eve, protesting a proposed two-tier pay system. The industrial action threatens to disrupt celebrations. Read the full story.
Nigel de Gruchy, the formidable former NASUWT general secretary who championed teachers' rights and won key battles on pay and workload, has died aged 82. Read his remarkable story.
Unite leader Sharon Graham warns the Labour government it must change course and back workers in 2026 or risk its own downfall. Read the full story.
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.
New US immigration rules under Trump could displace 20,000 Filipino healthcare workers, deepening a global staffing crisis. Discover the impact on the NHS and global health.
A terrifying photo reveals a near miss at London Bridge where a train came within 60 metres of two track workers. Read the RAIB investigation findings.
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.
Patrick Dorgu's spectacular strike secured a vital 1-0 Boxing Day victory for Manchester United against Newcastle, propelling them to fifth in the Premier League. Read the full match report.
A pivotal Premier League clash sees Manchester United and Newcastle United with everything to play for. A win could propel Man Utd into fifth, while Newcastle eye a rise to seventh. Follow the live implications.
Eddie Howe's Newcastle have dropped 13 points from winning positions this Premier League season. As they face Manchester United, we analyse the tactical flaws and fixture chaos.
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.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says it's 'impossible' to replace injured captain Bruno Fernandes but urges his squad to step up. Full team news for the Boxing Day Premier League fixture.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim confirms Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt are all injured and will miss the crucial Boxing Day Premier League match against Newcastle United at Old Trafford.
Amid the world's worst humanitarian crisis, Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms, a network of 26,000 volunteers, secretly deliver life-saving aid. They face torture and death to help millions facing famine.
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak asks the public to spare a thought for the 1.2 million people working on 25 December. He hails the new Employment Rights Act as a vital festive gift for low-paid staff.
AS Roma are in advanced talks to sign Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee, dealing a blow to West Ham and Leeds United's January transfer plans. Get the latest details.
Discover the practical reason Royal Mail postal workers wear shorts all year, even in freezing weather. It's not about toughness, but temperature regulation during their demanding rounds.
A journalist's visit to a Soho sexual health clinic reveals the rigorous, routine testing in the adult industry, challenging the 'dirty' stereotype and highlighting a model for public health.
A 70% surge in rural protests across China reveals a crisis of returning migrant workers and local government debt, sparking clashes over land and livelihoods. Explore the deepening social fissures.
The UK's net migration is predicted to rise to around 300,000 by the decade's end, says government adviser Prof Brian Bell. Explore the data and political implications.
Mexican H-2A visa workers, vital for North Carolina's £115m Christmas tree industry, may not return due to new wage cuts and immigration fears. Explore the human cost.
Andrea Egan, expelled from Labour in 2022, wins Unison leadership. Her victory could see the union, a major Labour donor, scale back funding and reconsider its affiliation with Starmer's party.
Keir Starmer faces internal pressure on EU policy as Labour rivals eye a more pro-European stance. Could his cautious approach on Brexit backfire? Analysis by Tom Baldwin.
Labour's flagship employment bill, hailed as a 'generational shift', becomes law after Lords battle. New rights on zero-hours contracts, sick pay, and parental leave expected from 2026.
A Maryland woman with stage four cancer faces a desperate battle as her federal worker husband is forced back to the office, threatening their healthcare and livelihood. Read her story.
West Ham United and Leeds United have enquired about signing Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee in January. Both clubs are in a Premier League relegation fight and seek attacking reinforcements.
Angela Rayner calls for MPs to sit through the night to pass her flagship Employment Rights Bill, as Lords' delays threaten manifesto pledge on sick pay. MPs vote to scrap unfair dismissal cap.
Labour's employment bill moves forward after business groups urge Lords to stop blocking it, but critical details on contracts and rights are deferred to secondary legislation, setting the stage for fresh disputes.
Six major UK employer groups warn Tory peers that blocking Labour's workers' rights bill risks a hard-won compromise on unfair dismissal. The legislation faces a crucial vote this week.
A new report exposes the harsh realities for immigrant restaurant staff in the US, detailing wage theft and poor conditions. Read their powerful stories and the push for change.