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Six-inch snow blizzard forecast to hit UK cities
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
UK-US Pharma Deal Lacks Legal Text, MPs Warn
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Leads Wham! In Christmas Chart Battle
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
UK's £120m Ineos rescue raises industrial strategy doubts
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
Defence spending plans in chaos as key strategy delayed
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Paratrooper killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud'
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
Police to arrest 'globalise the intifada' chant protesters
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain Rejoins Erasmus+ Student Exchange Programme
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
Scope charity shop chain closing 77 stores in 2025
Disability equality charity Scope is shutting 77 high street shops this year, with three closing this weekend. The move puts 200 jobs at risk and impacts 2,000 volunteers. Read the full list of closures.
Royal Shakespeare Company announces 11% staff cuts
The Royal Shakespeare Company plans to reduce its workforce by 11% and merge costume departments to address a £5-6m shortfall. Read the full story on the theatre's financial challenges.
Leon Restaurant Chain Faces Closures and Job Cuts
Fast-food chain Leon, with over 70 UK outlets, warns of potential closures and redundancies as it struggles post-pandemic. Sales fell to £62.5m in 2024. Read the full story.
Scotland's World Cup Joy Meets Mossmorran Jobs Crisis
As Scottish politicians celebrate World Cup qualification, Mossmorran plant job losses expose Net Zero policy tensions. Read how Holyrood debates energy crisis.
CSIRO cuts 350 jobs in major blow to Australian science
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.
Youth unemployment hits 15.3% as graduates struggle
Exclusive analysis reveals UK youth unemployment at 15.3%, highest since 2015. Graduates share their demoralising job hunt experiences. Discover what's behind the crisis.
UK Employers Face Hiring Crisis as Vacancies Soar
British businesses are grappling with an unprecedented employment crisis as job vacancies hit record highs while workers increasingly leave their roles, creating a perfect storm for employers across sectors.
US Companies Break Holiday Layoff Taboo Amid AI Push
The long-standing corporate taboo of holiday season layoffs is being shattered as US firms embrace cost-cutting and AI-driven workforce reductions, creating a chilling new trend in employment practices.
Energy giants unite to prevent mass job losses
In a dramatic political intervention, renewable energy leaders have united with traditional oil and gas companies to demand urgent government action, warning that Britain faces devastating employment consequences without immediate policy support.
Britain's Youth Job Crisis: Skills Gap Leaves Generation Behind
New research reveals a deepening crisis in Britain's job market as young workers struggle with inadequate training and rising unemployment, creating a 'lost generation' in the workforce.
India rescues thousands from Thailand job scam
Indian authorities mount major international operation to save IT professionals trapped in cyber slavery rings after being lured by fake job offers in Southeast Asia.
MP Shabana Mahmood took Deliveroo job over financial woes
Labour MP reveals financial struggles driving food deliveries while serving as shadow cabinet minister, highlighting cost-of-living crisis impact on politicians.
Amazon axes hundreds more UK jobs in new cuts
Amazon continues its global workforce reduction with significant cuts to its UK operations, affecting hundreds of employees across multiple divisions including its streaming and Alexa teams.
Council worker's tragic spiral after job disruptions revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals how a dedicated council employee's life unraveled after work disruptions led to devastating job loss, financial ruin and ultimate tragedy, as detailed in a recent inquest.
Carter's shuts 150 stores, cuts jobs after 80% profit drop
Fashion retailer Carter's announces devastating restructuring plan after profits plummet by 80%, with 150 store closures and hundreds of positions cut across the UK.
Carter's announces UK store closures and layoffs
Popular homeware retailer Carter's confirms sweeping store closures and layoffs across Britain, citing inflation, supply chain issues, and changing consumer habits as key factors.
Petrofac administration crisis threatens North Sea operations
Energy services heavyweight Petrofac teeters on administration edge as restructuring talks intensify, threatening thousands of UK jobs and North Sea operations.
Woolworths slammed over 'dystopian' job application process
A young job seeker's shocking experience with Woolworths' automated hiring system has gone viral, revealing what critics call a 'dehumanising' and overly complex application process that's leaving applicants frustrated and empty-handed.
Las Vegas Tourism Crisis: Mass Staff Exodus to Albuquerque
Exclusive investigation reveals how soaring living costs and competitive job markets are triggering a mass exodus of tourism workers from Las Vegas to Albuquerque, threatening the city's hospitality industry.
Over-50s Unemployment: UK's Hidden Ageism Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how experienced workers over 50 are being systematically locked out of employment, facing unprecedented discrimination despite their skills and availability.
Jobseeker baffled by complex maths equation in interview
A UK job applicant was left stunned after being presented with a complicated mathematical equation during what was supposed to be a straightforward interview for a basic position.