New law grants day one sick pay, bans zero-hours contracts
Keir Starmer hails a 'major modernisation' as Labour's employment bill becomes law, granting new protections to over 15 million UK workers. Read the full details.
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Flu Season Medication Warning for Blood Pressure & Diabetes
A UK pharmacist warns that common medications for blood pressure and diabetes can cause kidney damage during severe flu. Learn the 'sick day rules' and when to consult your GP.
Historic Workers' Rights Bill Passes, Becomes Law
The Employment Rights Bill, granting day one sick pay and banning exploitative zero hours contracts, has passed Parliament. Discover what this historic upgrade means for you.
Disabled fans slam FIFA over 2026 World Cup ticket prices
FIFA is accused of excluding disabled supporters with soaring resale prices and new companion ticket charges for the 2026 World Cup. Read the full story on the growing controversy.
420,000 Disabled Workers Left Employment in 2024
New DWP figures reveal a crisis as 420,000 disabled workers left their jobs in 2024, matching the number entering work. Experts demand urgent reform of the benefits system.
Blue Badge Renewal Warning for Disabled Drivers
Urgent reminder for 2.84 million Blue Badge holders: Permits expire after 3 years. Failure to renew risks a £1,000 fine. Apply now to avoid penalties.
Blue Badge Holders Face Fines in 11 UK Parking Spots
Over 3.2 million Blue Badge holders in Great Britain risk fines for parking in 11 restricted areas. Learn the rules to avoid penalties and park safely.
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.
Business Chief Demands Sick Note System Overhaul
Former John Lewis chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield calls for urgent reform of UK sick note culture, warning it's pushing people out of work and burdening the NHS.
UK Sick Leave Crisis: 44% More Workers Off Ill
Britain faces a growing workplace health crisis as long-term sickness absence soars, with business leaders warning of economic consequences and calling for urgent government action.
Blue Badge Parking: Your Complete Free Parking Guide
Essential guide reveals where Blue Badge holders can park without charge, including supermarket policies and city-specific exemptions you need to know.
Influencer slammed for hospital dance with sick dad
TikTok star Athena Paris faces furious backlash after posting inappropriate dance videos from her father's hospital room, sparking outrage across social media platforms.
Teacher on sick leave investigated over TV cooking shows
A comprehensive investigation has been launched after a secondary school teacher, officially on long-term sick leave, was discovered appearing as a contestant on multiple television cooking programmes, raising serious questions about sick pay regulations
Vet's 5 Critical Signs Your Cat Needs Help
An experienced veterinarian shares the subtle warning signs that indicate your feline friend needs urgent medical attention. Learn to decode your cat's behaviour before it's too late.
Met Police officer suspended over sick leave revelry
A Metropolitan Police officer has been removed from duty after being filmed dancing on tables and downing shots while signed off sick, raising serious questions about conduct standards.
Council worker spied on sick colleague using doorbell camera
A Westminster City Council employee has been suspended after allegedly using a neighbour's Ring doorbell to monitor a colleague on sick leave, raising serious questions about workplace surveillance and privacy rights.
Sick Hedgehog Rescue: Your Essential Guide
Discover exactly what to do when you find an unwell hedgehog in your garden, including vital signs to look for and expert advice on providing emergency care.
Amazon accused of discriminating against pregnant, disabled workers
The online retail giant Amazon is confronting serious legal allegations of systemic discrimination against pregnant and disabled warehouse employees at its New Jersey facilities, with federal investigators uncovering troubling workplace practices.
Exercise With Flu? Doctors Reveal Surprising Truth
New medical research challenges conventional wisdom about exercising while ill. Discover when physical activity could help recovery and when it might be dangerous.
Motability scheme faces cuts in Labour budget
Rachel Reeves's debut budget targets Motability scheme supporting disabled drivers, sparking fears of reduced mobility and independence for thousands across the UK.
Expert Recovery Foods: Chefs & Doctors Reveal Secrets
Discover the surprising go-to remedies that culinary experts and medical professionals swear by for fighting illness and curing hangovers. From bone broth to fermented foods, learn the science-backed recovery secrets.
Teacher wins £140K in harassment case over sick leave
A dedicated teacher has won a substantial £140,000 settlement after facing workplace harassment from council officials who questioned her legitimate sick leave following major surgery.
Blue Badge Warning: £1,000 Fines for Parking Error
Blue Badge holders across the UK are being warned about rule changes that could see them hit with hefty fines up to £1,000 for improper parking documentation.
BMW driver steals disabled parking space in shocking footage
Outrage as a BMW driver is caught on camera illegally parking in a disabled bay outside a pharmacy, forcing a disabled customer to struggle accessing vital medication.
Hangover Sickies Cost UK £4 Billion Annually
New research reveals how post-drinking sick days are costing the UK economy billions annually, with younger workers most affected by alcohol-related absenteeism.
Disabled boy's special pram stolen in Sydney
A family in Kurnell is devastated after callous thieves stole a customised pram vital for their disabled son's mobility and comfort, sparking a community-wide search.
Job Coaches in GP Surgeries Amid Sick Leave Crisis
Controversial new government initiative places employment advisors in doctor's surgeries to help long-term sick patients return to work, sparking backlash from health charities warning about risks to vulnerable individuals.
Lammy scraps employment tribunal fees permanently
Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirms government will not reintroduce controversial employment tribunal fees, protecting workers' access to justice in significant policy reversal.
'Nutter' workplace remark ruled as harassment in tribunal
A senior manager's description of a colleague as a 'nutter' has been formally classified as harassment in a groundbreaking employment tribunal ruling that redefines workplace conduct standards.
Autistic professional's 40-year workplace revelation
A groundbreaking personal account reveals how an autistic employee spent four decades masking their true self before discovering the transformative power of requesting workplace accommodations.
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