US Restaurant Staff: Immigrant Voices Reveal Exploitation
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.
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BP cuts staff benefits despite living wage rise
BP is removing paid rest breaks and most bank holiday premiums for 5,400 UK forecourt workers, offsetting a planned living wage increase. Read the full details.
Amnesty alleges human rights violations at 'Alligator' Alcatraz
A new Amnesty International report details alleged human rights abuses against detainees at the 'Alligator' Alcatraz facility. Read the shocking findings and calls for action.
Unemployment Rises Every Month Under Labour
UK unemployment has climbed to 5%, rising monthly since Labour took power. Youth and retail sectors are hardest hit. Read our analysis of the policy impact.
Amnesty alleges torture at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
A shocking new report details 'harrowing human rights violations' at a Florida immigration jail, including detainees shackled in an outdoor cage. Read the full investigation.
Hotel Profits Fall as Costs Rise in UK and London
UK hotels face a profit squeeze as rising costs outpace increased demand and room rates. Experts warn of challenges from wage hikes and frozen tax thresholds. Read the full analysis.
Gaza death toll exceeds 70,000 amid ongoing strikes
Palestinian health ministry reports death toll surpasses 70,000 in Gaza conflict. Two children killed in recent strikes as ceasefire violations continue. Read the latest developments.
UN: Israel has 'de facto state policy' of torture
A damning UN report accuses Israel of systematic torture against Palestinian detainees, including children. Read the full investigation into alleged war crimes and impunity.
Hospital cleaners and porters protest over low pay
Outsourced staff at a South London hospital demonstrate for better wages, with many relying on food banks. Union threatens strike action if demands are not met.
M&B profits jump 20% amid £130m cost pressures
Mitchells & Butlers reports strong £2.7bn revenue and 20% profit growth while facing £130m cost pressures from wage hikes and inflation. Discover how pub giants navigate economic challenges.
Two Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank
Video evidence shows two Palestinian men shot dead by Israeli forces in Jenin after appearing to surrender. Human rights groups condemn 'cold-blooded execution'.
Reeves Reveals Labour's First Budget With Mansion Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's 2025 budget featuring mansion taxes, milkshake levies and welfare cap changes. Will this give Starmer's government direction?
Autumn Budget 2025: What It Means for Your Money
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' second budget brings tax changes, minimum wage rises and energy bill cuts. Discover how the Autumn Statement affects your finances.
Reeves' Budget Tackles Living Costs and £20bn Gap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a budget targeting the cost of living crisis with minimum wage rises and tax changes, while facing a £20bn shortfall and party discontent. Discover the key measures.
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.
Minimum Wage Increase to £10.85 Announced
The UK government has announced a significant increase to the National Minimum Wage, rising to £10.85 an hour for 18-20 year olds. Discover how this impacts 2.7 million workers.
Australia Sets World First Minimum Pay for Gig Drivers
Australia's food delivery giants DoorDash and Uber Eats partner with Transport Workers' Union to establish minimum hourly wage and accident insurance for drivers in landmark deal awaiting Fair Work Commission approval.
Unions urge Chancellor to deliver living standards budget
TUC calls on Rachel Reeves to address child poverty and boost minimum wage in a budget focused on ending the 'Tory pay hangover' that has left workers only £12 better off since 2008.
UK to Name and Shame Minimum Wage Cheats
The government is launching a new 'name and shame' scheme for employers who breach minimum wage laws, protecting 42,000 vulnerable workers. Discover the full Budget details.
UK wages won't recover 2021 purchasing power until 2044
New analysis reveals UK workers have lost over £4,000 in spending power since 2021, with real wages not expected to recover until 2044. Discover the economic factors behind this decline.
Australian weapons linked to Sudan atrocities probe
Australia faces scrutiny as its defence exports to UAE may be supplying militias committing mass killings in Sudan. Human rights advocates demand export suspension.
Tanzania's democratic collapse sparks regional alarm
Tanzania's violent election crisis exposes Africa's fragile democratic gains. As repression escalates, discover why governance failures threaten continental progress.
Former prisoners trapped in Florida's temp job cycle
New report exposes how Florida workers with criminal records become stuck in temporary employment with lower wages and no benefits, feeling 'disposable' in the system.
98 Palestinian Detainees Died in Israeli Custody
Exclusive report reveals at least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli detention since October 2023, with evidence suggesting the true toll is substantially higher. Read the full investigation.
65 London firms named for minimum wage breaches
UK government reveals 65 London businesses fined for underpaying staff, with Adecco UK owing £436,877 to 3,356 workers. Discover which companies failed to pay minimum wage.
UK Jobs Data Fuels December Rate Cut Hopes
UK unemployment jumps to 5%, sparking expectations of a Bank of England interest rate cut in December. Discover how this impacts gilt markets and the economy.
UK unemployment hits four-year high of 5%
UK unemployment rate surges to 5%, the highest level since February 2021. Payroll numbers fall as wage growth slows. What this means for the economy and interest rates.
UK unemployment rate climbs to 5%, highest since 2021
UK unemployment hits 5% for the first time since 2021 as the labour market weakens. Payroll numbers fall and wage growth slows. Discover the full impact on the economy.
UK unemployment rate surges to 5% post-pandemic high
UK unemployment hits 5% post-pandemic high as payroll numbers fall. Wage growth slows but remains above inflation-comfort levels. Latest data concerns policymakers ahead of November Budget.
RBA: Inflation to rise faster than wages in 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia predicts inflation will accelerate faster than wages in 2025, threatening living standards and economic stability. Experts question if the central bank's modelling is too pessimistic.
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