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Day One Sick Pay to Alter UK Hiring Behaviour

The UK's new day one statutory sick pay rules, starting 12 January 2026, aim to protect workers but may reshape hiring. Experts warn of impacts on permanent roles and SME growth.

NASUWT calls for social media ban for under-16s

The NASUWT teaching union urges the UK government to ban social media for under-16s, citing evidence of harm to mental health and classroom behaviour. 89% of teachers support the move.

Manchester teachers strike over pupil violence

Teachers at two Greater Manchester primary schools begin a nine-day strike, declaring an emergency over 'almost daily' assaults by pupils. Parents express shock as union cites a 'culture of violence'.

Australia reviews animal research code as 845k used

Australia's animal research code faces its first major review in a decade. Key issues include animal sentience, crustacean welfare, and calls to end primate experiments. Have your say by 16 February.

Critics Slam UK Animal Welfare Strategy as Inadequate

A Guardian editorial praising UK animal welfare reforms has sparked fierce backlash. Critics argue the strategy merely tinkers with a brutal system, comparing it to Victorian cholera fixes, and call for a fundamental shift away from meat consumption.

Animal Gift-Giving: Nature's Perfect Presents

Forget turkey-scented candles. This Christmas, learn from nature's experts. Discover how penguins, dolphins, and scorpionflies master the art of thoughtful, sustainable presents.

Police chiefs call to scrap non-crime hate incidents

Police leaders are set to call for the controversial 'non-crime hate incident' category to be scrapped and replaced with a new 'commonsense' system. Read the full details of the proposed overhaul.

Walliams Removed from Children's Book Festival Line-up

David Walliams has been removed from the Waterstones Children's Book Festival following his publisher's decision to drop him over misconduct claims. He strongly denies the allegations. Get the latest updates.

Walliams Dropped from Waterstones Festival

David Walliams has been removed from a Waterstones book festival in Dundee following his publisher HarperCollins severing ties over allegations of inappropriate behaviour. The author denies all claims.

Tim Dowling: Dog Dictates Wife's Bedtime Routine

Guardian columnist Tim Dowling reveals how his dog has taken charge of his wife's nightly schedule, insisting she goes to bed. A humorous look at pet ownership and domestic life.

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