Private parking tickets hit record 15.9 million
Private parking firms issued a record 15.9 million tickets last year, costing drivers up to £4.4m daily. A long-awaited Code of Practice is delayed, as firms face accusations of unfair practices.
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Post-Budget Boost: UK PMI Hits 52.1 Amid New Work Spike
UK private sector activity quickened in December as firms reported a surge in new work post-Budget. Yet, job-cutting persists for a 15th month. Read the full analysis.
Public sector pay gap closes, pensions remain superior
Official Treasury guidance reveals state workers' pay has caught up with the private sector, with far more generous pensions. Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges pay restraint. Read the full analysis.
US Restaurant Staff: Immigrant Kitchen Workers Speak Out
A powerful new report reveals the harsh realities for immigrant restaurant staff in the US, detailing exploitation and the fight for fair treatment. Read their stories.
BoE to stress test private credit and equity firms
The Bank of England launches a major stress test on private credit and equity firms, aiming to assess risks to UK financial stability. Discover the implications for the £8.2tn market.
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.
Rowson cartoon targets Labour's workers' rights policy
Martin Rowson's latest political cartoon delivers sharp criticism of Labour's workers' rights manifesto, questioning Keir Starmer's commitment to change. See the analysis.
McDonald's workers protest closure after rat infestation
Dozens of Oakland McDonald's employees face job loss just before holidays after restaurant's permanent closure following viral rat infestation scandal. Workers demand transfers.
UK Job Losses Accelerate as Major Employers Cut Staff
Private sector job losses surge to 13,500 weekly as major employers including Amazon and Apple implement widespread layoffs. Federal Reserve faces policy dilemma amid rising unemployment and inflation.
Reeves' £3bn Pensions Raid in Budget Echoes Brown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is targeting private pension schemes in a move experts warn could hammer retirement savings. Will this fund the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap? Vote now.
Reeves Plans £3bn Pension Raid on Middle-Class
Chancellor Rachel Reeves targets salary-sacrifice schemes in £3bn pension raid to fund welfare changes. Experts warn of hammer blow to private sector retirement savings.
Section 21 Evictions Banned in England from May
No-fault evictions outlawed in England from next May, but Guardian analysis reveals two-thirds of councils failed to prosecute a single landlord in three years. Will new renters' rights be enforced?
Birmingham bin strike escalates with agency workers
Agency workers in Birmingham vote to join official bin strike picket lines from December 1, escalating the dispute over pay and jobs. Read the latest developments.
Hundreds of NHS staff win improved terms after strike
Hundreds of low-paid NHS hospital staff secure better pay and conditions after strike action threat forces management to negotiate improved terms.
Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Labour to impose VAT on private school fees
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.
North Sea Oil Crisis: Thousands Face Job Axe
Exclusive investigation reveals how sweeping new medical assessments could decimate Britain's offshore workforce, threatening energy security and livelihoods across Scotland's oil heartlands.
Labour workers rights bill could cost NHS billions
Exclusive Treasury assessment warns Keir Starmer's New Deal for Workers may unleash financial chaos across public sector, with NHS, police and fire services facing unsustainable costs from enhanced employment rights.
London business activity hits 13-month high
London's private sector surges with strongest growth in over a year, outpacing national average as business confidence soars across the capital.
Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
US Private Sector Adds 150,000 Jobs in September
Fresh data reveals America's private sector employment continues to grow steadily despite economic headwinds, with services industries leading the charge in September's hiring spree.
Mississippi firm accused of trafficking Mauritian workers
A US federal lawsuit alleges a Mississippi-based company engaged in human trafficking by bringing workers from Mauritius under false pretences and subjecting them to exploitative conditions in New Orleans hotels.
Rachel Reeves accused of hypocrisy over landlord licences
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves accused of double standards after backing campaign against selective landlord licensing in her Leeds constituency while supporting similar schemes nationally.
Labour's landlord licensing plan to transform rental market
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's radical plan to overhaul private rental sector with mandatory licensing and crackdown on substandard housing.
Labour MP accuses government of betraying British workers
Shadow Minister delivers blistering critique of Conservative employment policies, claiming UK workers are being 'sold down the river' while government prioritises corporate interests over British jobs.
Rachel Reeves landlord licence questions over rental property
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves under scrutiny for not having mandatory landlord licence for her London rental property, raising questions about Labour's private rental sector policies.
Home Office faces legal action over NI visa U-turn
The UK Home Office is confronting potential legal challenges after abruptly reversing visa decisions for Indian and Vietnamese workers in Northern Ireland, leaving families in limbo and raising questions about immigration policy consistency.
FAA probes near-collisions involving Trump's private jet
Exclusive: Federal Aviation Administration probes two serious air incidents involving Donald Trump's private aircraft at major US airports, raising aviation safety concerns.
Germany recruits thousands of Romanian workers in Munich drive
Germany launches unprecedented recruitment campaign in Romania, aiming to fill thousands of skilled positions amid severe labour shortages across key industries.
US Senate Passes Landmark Essential Workers Bill
In a historic move, the US Senate has approved the Essential Workers Bill, granting new protections and benefits to frontline employees who kept America running during the pandemic. Discover how this legislation will transform workers' rights.
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