Veolia sorry as workers bin homeless woman's possessions
A waste firm has apologised after its staff were filmed disposing of a rough sleeper's belongings in Dover. The council has launched an investigation. Read the full story.
A waste firm has apologised after its staff were filmed disposing of a rough sleeper's belongings in Dover. The council has launched an investigation. Read the full story.
Exclusive report from Maseru: Trump's 2025 tariffs chill Lesotho's economy, causing layoffs and slashing growth forecasts. Women queue daily for scarce factory work as the vital US trade deal hangs in the balance.
Journalist Emma Warren explores the devastating impact of austerity on UK youth centres and asks if a new government strategy can save them. Discover the hidden history and vital role of youth workers.
The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain launched its 2026 Shimmer tour at the Barbican with a bracing programme of Debussy, Ravel, and contemporary works. Discover the highlights.
An investigation into the unregulated world of UK doulas, known as 'The Birth Keepers', and their growing influence on maternity care. Discover the promises, risks, and the women at the centre of this movement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A major UK survey finds one in nine 13-17 year olds asked to handle drugs, weapons or money. Over 120,000 teens accepted, revealing a hidden crisis of child criminal exploitation.
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.
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.