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Hybrid work benefits women's mental health most

A major 20-year study reveals hybrid working significantly improves women's mental wellbeing, more than men's. Employers urged to adopt flexible policies. Read the full analysis.

Hybrid Working Boosts UK Jobs, Saves Firms Billions

A major House of Lords inquiry reveals hybrid working significantly boosts employment for disabled people and parents, while saving UK employers up to £10 billion annually. Discover the full findings.

300,000 home workers lose £124 tax break

Around 300,000 UK employees face a tax hike of up to £124 as HMRC scraps the tax relief on home-working expenses from April 2026. Discover the full impact.

Reeves Abolishes Work From Home Tax Breaks

Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends tax relief for home workers from April 2025. Discover how this new policy affects your finances and the government's push for office returns.

Stay Warm Working From Home Without Heating

Discover three brilliant products that keep you warm while working from home this winter, saving on energy bills. Thermal leggings, portable heaters and Oodies tested.

HMRC worker refuses office return, blames union

A UK tax office worker's refusal to return to the office post-lockdown sparks legal battle, with union advice at the centre of the controversy. Exclusive details on the employment tribunal case.

Labour vows no tax rises for working people

Shadow Cabinet Office Minister Lucy Powell commits Labour to no tax rises for working people while Rachel Reeves outlines fiscal strategy ahead of potential government.

Australian Banks Sound Alarm Over WFH Security Crisis

Major Australian financial institutions are confronting unprecedented cybersecurity threats as remote working becomes permanent, with experts warning of sophisticated phishing attacks and data breaches targeting home networks.

HMRC worker loses case over office return refusal

A tax office employee who refused to return to the workplace after Covid restrictions lifted has been ordered to repay thousands in a groundbreaking employment tribunal ruling that could set a precedent for flexible working disputes across Britain.

Gen Z Abandoning Office Jobs: The Real Reason

A seismic shift is underway as Generation Z workers abandon traditional office jobs in favour of flexible work, better mental health and authentic company values. Discover why Britain's youngest professionals are rewriting the rulebook on employment.

Reeves' £46k tax claim sparks working families fury

Labour's new Chancellor under fire after suggesting typical working families could afford £46,000 in additional taxes, sparking outrage from critics and raising questions about government economic policy.

Remote Scottish Village Accessible Only By Boat

Discover Hobbister, the astonishingly remote Scottish village where residents battle tidal schedules and weather just to reach civilisation. This hidden community lives in near-total isolation with a lifestyle unchanged for generations.

Government slams council's four-day week trial

Ministers express 'disappointment' as controversial four-day working week trial continues despite government opposition. Find out why this radical workplace experiment is causing political turmoil.

Westpac ordered to allow work-from-home in landmark case

In a landmark employment decision, Westpac banking group has been ordered to allow flexible working arrangements after a senior employee won her case against returning to the office full-time. Discover how this ruling could reshape workplace policies acro

Remote Work Drives Major City Population Decline

New research reveals major global cities including New York and London are experiencing significant population declines as remote work revolutionises where people choose to live and work.

Court orders bank to pay staff for work-from-home expenses

In a groundbreaking decision with global implications, Australia's Federal Court has ruled that Westpac must reimburse employees for work-from-home expenses, potentially setting a precedent for remote work compensation worldwide.

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