New UK workers' rights on sick pay, zero-hours pass into law
Labour's flagship employment rights bill has passed, introducing major reforms on zero-hours contracts, sick pay, and parental leave from 2026. Unions hail a 'generational shift'.
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Zipcar quits UK, leaving carsharing in crisis
Zipcar's departure from the UK is a setback for sustainable transport, forcing thousands back to private cars and exposing flawed government priorities on EVs versus sharing.
CDC Panel Limits Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns
CDC vaccine advisers have voted to restrict the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, a major change to a decades-old policy. Learn what this means for infant health and vaccine access.
Get 63 Days Off in 2026 Using Only 28 Days Leave
UK workers can secure 63 days off in 2026 using clever 'holiday stacking'. Our guide reveals the exact dates to book for maximum time off. Plan your year now!
Zipcar to close UK operations, ending London car-sharing
Zipcar is shutting its UK business, removing its fleet from London streets. The move disrupts community groups and raises questions about the future of car-sharing in Britain.
Christmas lights on neighbour's fence risk £2.5k fine
Hanging festive lights on a shared fence without permission could be classed as criminal damage, leading to fines up to £2,500. Always seek neighbourly consent to avoid legal trouble.
Viral laundry room note calls out 'asshole' clothes thief
A neighbour's brutally honest note about stolen laundry has divided the internet. Discover the shared laundry room etiquette debate and why this story resonates across UK apartment blocks.
2026 Leave Guide: Maximise Holidays with 8 Days
Discover clever 2026 annual leave strategies for England and Wales. Use bank holidays to get 16-day breaks for minimal leave. Plan your ultimate travel year now.
Care worker's plea against 15-year settlement rule
Exclusive: Care worker Riffat Fahad appeals to Home Secretary over new migration rules extending indefinite leave to remain wait to 15 years, warning of sector exodus.
Migrant carer's plea against 15-year settlement rule
Care worker Riffat Fahad speaks out against new migration laws, arguing migrant carers provide essential support and deserve stability, not a 15-year wait for settlement.
Sara Cox on motherhood guilt after charity marathon
BBC Radio 2's Sara Cox opens up about the guilt of being a working mother and her epic 135-mile Children in Need challenge that raised over £11 million.
Carer cancels benefits over UK immigration rule changes
A Ghanaian carer in the UK cancels her family's benefits, including her autistic daughter's disability allowance, fearing new immigration rules will block her settlement. Read her story.
Joint Bank Accounts: Key Pros and Cons Revealed
Thinking of opening a joint bank account with your partner? Discover the crucial benefits, risks, and essential discussions needed before taking this financial step. Expert advice from Marygold & Co CEO.
2026 holiday trick: Get 58 days off from 28 days leave
Strategic planning for the 2026 bank holidays could secure you 58 days off work using just 28 days of annual leave. Discover the dates you need to book for maximum time off.
Leave It To Beaver star John Eimen dies aged 76
Hollywood veteran John Eimen, best known as a child star in Leave It To Beaver, has died at 76 following a prostate cancer battle. Read the full tribute to his life and career.
Mutya Buena: Forced Back to Work Two Weeks After Birth
Sugababes star Mutya Buena opens up about mental health struggles and being forced back to work just two weeks after giving birth. Read her shocking revelations about the music industry's treatment of new mothers.
Sophie Habboo's emotional final podcast before baby
Made In Chelsea's Sophie Habboo was moved to tears during the last episode of her 'Nearly Parents' podcast with husband Jamie Laing before her December due date. Read the touching details.
Medieval peasants had more sick leave than UK workers
Shocking research reveals medieval peasants on some estates had better sick leave entitlements than modern UK workers, with up to a year off. Discover how historical benefits compare to today's workplace rights.
Coroner: Australian extremists had shared delusion
A coroner finds three Australian Christian extremists who killed police officers suffered a shared delusional disorder, sparking calls for mental health gun checks. Read the full investigation.
Wieambilla Massacre: Coroner Rules on Delusional Disorder
Queensland coroner finds Wieambilla shooters had shared delusional disorder. Two police officers and neighbour murdered in horrific ambush. Read the full investigation findings.
Mahmood Announces Stricter Legal Migration Rules
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood reveals sweeping changes to legal migration, extending indefinite leave wait to 10 years. Read the full policy details and political reactions.
UK Announces Major Overhaul of Legal Migration Rules
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils a 'contribution-based model' for UK settlement, extending the default qualifying period from five to ten years. Learn how the new rules affect migrants.
Alex Jones: 'I Feel Replaceable' on The One Show
The One Show presenter Alex Jones opens up about her fears of being replaced after maternity leave and why she still feels she has to prove herself after 15 years. Discover her candid confession.
UK's 30-Year Wait for Illegal Migrants: New Immigration Rules
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils the UK's biggest legal migration overhaul in 50 years. Illegal migrants face 30-year waits for settlement, while low-skilled workers could wait 25 years. Discover the new rules.
UK Overhauls Legal Migration: 30-Year Wait Proposed
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils a major legal migration overhaul, stating settlement is a 'privilege, not a right'. Learn how the new rules affect benefits and residency.
MPs protest UK paternity leave with dad jokes debate
MPs use dad jokes in Parliament to highlight UK's inadequate paternity pay creating class and geographic divides. Only 9.5% of claimants earn below average wage.
Ex-Strictly dancer faces homelessness after Home Office error
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Anya Garnis fears her family will be left homeless after a Home Office blunder erased her right to live in the UK. Discover the full story of this immigration nightmare.
Reform UK Immigration Plans Threaten NHS Doctors' Future
An emergency medicine doctor who worked through Covid fears deportation under Reform UK's proposed visa rules. Discover how skilled migrants face uncertainty over their UK futures.
1 in 5 Americans Want to Leave US, Poll Finds
A new Gallup poll reveals a record 20% of Americans wish to emigrate permanently, with young women driving the trend. Discover the top destinations and reasons behind this shift.
BBC newsreader breaks rules at pro-choice rally
Senior BBC presenter Martine Croxall under investigation after speaking at pro-choice rally while on leave, sparking impartiality debate at the broadcaster
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