Unlimited unfair dismissal payouts considered by Labour
Labour ministers propose scrapping the £118k cap on unfair dismissal awards to appease unions after dropping 'day one' rights. Business groups warn of a surge in costly tribunal claims.
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Workers Get Unfair Dismissal Rights After Six Months in 2027
UK workers will gain unfair dismissal protection after six months from 1 Jan 2027. Angela Rayner secured a faster timeline after talks with Business Secretary Peter Kyle. Read the details.
Trump's 2025 Immigration Ban Targets Seven Nations
President Donald Trump signs a sweeping executive order to ban immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. Read the full details and potential consequences.
Trump Administration Announces 60-Day Immigration Pause
The Trump administration has ordered a 60-day halt on new immigration visas, a move officials claim will protect American jobs. Critics argue it's a political manoeuvre. Read the full analysis.
Firefighter wins £40k payout over diary snooping case
A firefighter forced out of her job after a colleague read her private diary wins a £42,853 tribunal payout for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination. Read the full story.
Thames Water to decide on £2.5m executive payouts
Thames Water's remuneration committee will meet next week to decide on controversial £2.46m retention payments to senior managers as the utility fights for survival. Read the latest on the crisis.
Rayner amends bill to speed up workers' rights changes
Angela Rayner tables amendment to implement reduced unfair dismissal qualifying period by 2026, bypassing lengthy consultation. The move follows Lords' intervention.
Apple's AI Chief John Giannandrea Steps Down
John Giannandrea, the executive who led Apple's AI and machine learning strategy, has stepped down. Explore the implications for Apple's future in artificial intelligence.
Trump grants clemency in $1.6bn fraud case
Donald Trump has granted clemency to David Gentile, a private equity executive convicted for a massive $1.6 billion fraud scheme. Discover the full story behind this controversial pardon.
Netflix exec screen-tested for Channel 4 top job
Emma Lloyd, Netflix's VP for EMEA partnerships, emerges as leading contender to replace Alex Mahon as Channel 4 chief executive amid broadcaster's digital transformation.
Trump's autopen threat against Biden's executive orders
Donald Trump vows to reverse Biden's autopen-signed executive orders. Explore the history of presidential autopen use and whether Trump can legally deliver on his threat.
Trump challenges Biden's executive order signatures
Donald Trump escalates his attacks on Joe Biden, making unsubstantiated claims about the use of autopens for executive orders. Discover the facts behind the political row.
Trump to cancel Biden's autopen executive orders
Donald Trump pledges to terminate executive orders he claims Joe Biden signed using an autopen. Explore the political implications and denials from the Biden camp.
Trump challenges Biden's executive order legitimacy
Donald Trump pledges to cancel most of Biden's executive orders, claiming autopen use invalidates them. Read the latest political controversy unfolding.
Labour MPs Push for More Workers' Rights Concessions
Labour MPs demand stronger worker protections after government abandons day-one unfair dismissal rights. Backbenchers seek concessions on bogus self-employment arrangements.
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.
Gov U-turn: Day-one employment rights scrapped
The government has abandoned controversial 'day-one' employment rights after House of Lords pressure. Discover how the new six-month rule will affect UK businesses and workers.
Met Police loses bid to sack officer over offensive remarks
The Metropolitan Police has failed in its High Court challenge to dismiss a sergeant who made offensive comments to female colleagues. Read the full tribunal ruling details.
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.
Campbell's executive fired over 'poor people' remarks
Campbell's Soup dismisses a senior VP after alleged racist and derogatory comments about customers and Indian employees were recorded. Full story on the corporate scandal.
Accenture Exec Becomes UK AI Champion for Government
Rachel Reeves appoints Accenture's Sharmila Karve as UK's first AI Procurement Champion to revolutionise government technology spending and boost efficiency. Discover how this move will transform public services.
Debenhams CEO's £150m bonus scheme sparks controversy
Debenhams Group introduces £200m executive bonus scheme as sales slump 23%. CEO Dan Finley could receive £148m if share price targets are met. Read the full analysis.
Gender Pay Gap Worsens Among Executives
Australia's gender pay gap narrows to 21.1%, but women CEOs face a $185,335 pay disparity. Discover the state-by-state breakdown and the path to progress.
Shein executive relocates from London to Dubai
Shein's former European director Cui He moves to Dubai, joining a growing trend of UK executives seeking lower-tax jurisdictions. Discover the implications for London's business landscape.
Police Officer Sacked for Misogynistic Erotic Writing
A Metropolitan Police detective has been dismissed for gross misconduct after writing misogynistic erotic fiction on his work laptop. Discover the full details of the case.
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