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.
The drastic 2025 cuts to USAID have triggered a global health crisis, creating an opening for ultra-conservative groups to reshape international aid with restrictive conditions. Explore the profound impact on women's health and reproductive rights worldwi
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 devastating look at how policy shifts in 2025 have dismantled global health aid, targeting reproductive rights and disproportionately endangering women and girls worldwide. Read the full analysis.
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.
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 damning UN report accuses New Zealand of backsliding on Māori rights and breaching the Treaty of Waitangi. Read the full findings and the government's response.
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.
Former US President Joe Biden condemned Republicans for weaponising transgender rights, urging the LGBTQ+ community to 'fight back' against Trump's administration at a Washington DC conference.
EasyJet passengers face festive travel chaos as 200 Luton Airport staff plan a six-day strike over pay. Check your flight status now for 19-22 & 26-29 Dec.
Skydiving instructors in three Australian states have walked out in a historic strike over pay and conditions, disrupting flights during the busy festive season. Read the full story on the industrial action.
The Albanese government is set to reveal a new east coast gas reservation scheme, facing calls from unions and manufacturers to target exporters and lower prices now. Read the latest.
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.
Leading human rights organisations urge FIFA to address serious concerns over migrant worker welfare and policing ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America. Read the full report.
The landmark trial of 24 aid workers accused of helping migrants enter Greece is set to begin in Lesbos. Follow the case that raises critical questions about humanitarian aid and border security.
A UK staffing agency failed to pay temporary workers their full holiday pay, withholding millions. Discover the legal breach and its impact on workers' rights.
The parents of a Colombian fisherman killed in a US airstrike have filed a formal human rights complaint. Exclusive details on the first legal challenge to Trump's anti-drug boat bombings.
A coroner's report reveals mortuary staff faced 'significant chemical hazard' from formalin on repatriated Air India crash victims. Read the full investigation.
Exclusive interview reveals the trauma of ICE raids on Los Angeles car wash workers. Advocacy group details 'psychological warfare' and over 100 operations. Read the full story.
Starbucks Workers United threatens the 'longest and biggest' strike in company history as 2,500 baristas walk out, demanding a fair contract after four years of unionisation efforts.
Angela Rayner tables amendment to implement reduced unfair dismissal qualifying period by 2026, bypassing lengthy consultation. The move follows Lords' intervention.
Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's bin strikes have voted to walk out themselves, alleging bullying and harassment. The dispute, ongoing since January, shows no sign of ending.
Agency workers covering for striking Birmingham bin crews have themselves voted for strike action over alleged bullying and harassment, deepening the long-running dispute. Read the latest.
Jeremy Corbyn's new leftwing party faces internal strife as Zarah Sultana boycotts conference opening over Socialist Workers ban. Read about the power struggles threatening the fledgling movement.
MP Zarah Sultana skips first day of Your Party conference in Liverpool, condemning expulsion of left-wing members as 'witch hunt'. Read the latest developments.
Labour MPs demand stronger worker protections after government abandons day-one unfair dismissal rights. Backbenchers seek concessions on bogus self-employment arrangements.