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.
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Hybrid work boosts jobs and saves billions, Lords find
A major House of Lords inquiry finds hybrid working significantly aids disabled workers and parents, saving UK businesses up to £10bn. Discover the key findings and recommendations.
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.
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.
Childcare Crisis Forces Parents Out of Work
Families across Britain reveal how soaring childcare costs consume entire salaries, making work pointless. As unemployment hits 5%, discover the dual crisis gripping the nation.
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.
Home Office vs Workplace: The Career Impact Revealed
New research reveals the hidden costs of remote work versus office life, with surprising findings about productivity, promotion prospects, and mental wellbeing in post-pandemic Britain.
Work From Home vs Office: The Productivity Truth
New research reveals surprising truths about remote work productivity versus traditional office environments, challenging long-held assumptions about where we work best.
Australia's Parental Leave Revolution: Historic Family Reforms
Australia unveils groundbreaking changes to parental leave policies, offering more flexibility and support for working families in the most significant overhaul in decades.
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.
Childcare funding crisis looms as pandemic support ends
Millions of British families face soaring childcare costs as emergency government funding introduced during COVID-19 is scheduled to end next year, threatening the stability of nurseries and childcare providers nationwide.
Two-week half-term childcare costs squeeze English parents
Parents across England face unprecedented financial pressure as two-week autumn half-term holidays create childcare nightmares and expose the true cost of school breaks.
Anna Maxwell Martin slams 'pathetic' parental leave rules
Bafta-winning actress Anna Maxwell Martin delivers scathing critique of UK parental leave policies, calling current provisions 'absolutely pathetic' and demanding urgent reform.
Westpac cuts office space by 30% in work-from-home shift
Australia's Westpac Banking Corporation announces dramatic reduction in Sydney office footprint as hybrid working becomes permanent, signalling major shift in corporate real estate strategy.
Expert Warning: Young Brits Should Avoid Australia
A leading travel specialist reveals why Australia's 'dream destination' status might be misleading for young British travellers seeking work and adventure down under.
Southport Killer's Parents Could Face Criminal Charges
Leading forensic psychiatrist Dr Sohom Das declares parents of Southport killer have 'moral responsibility' and could face prosecution under UK law following tragic stabbing spree that claimed lives of three young girls.
Parents charged after baby dies in hot car at beach
Florida parents Brian and Sara Wilks face charges after their one-year-old daughter was left to die in a scorching hot car while they enjoyed surfing at a beach. The heartbreaking incident has sparked outrage and serves as a devastating reminder about the
Motherhood's Hidden Cost: UK's Broken System
An investigation reveals how inadequate maternity pay, inflexible working conditions, and soaring childcare costs are pushing mothers out of the workforce, creating a silent crisis in British families.
Waitrose closes London HQ for Scottish Highlands remote work
The upmarket supermarket chain is closing its London head office and relocating hundreds of staff to remote working, with many moving to the Scottish Highlands.
Labour's childcare guarantee: 100,000 new places pledged
Shadow Education Secretary unveils Labour's ambitious plan to slash childcare costs and create 100,000 new nursery places across England in major pre-election pledge.
Deloitte's 4-day week trial boosts productivity 20%
Exclusive: Deloitte's Australian arm reports remarkable 20% productivity surge and significant wellbeing improvements in groundbreaking four-day work week experiment.
Working mums face £4,200 annual 'motherhood penalty'
New research exposes the stark financial penalty of motherhood, with working mothers earning significantly less than childless women and facing long-term career impacts.
Foodhub loses tribunal over Egypt remote work dismissal
An employment tribunal rules against Foodhub for unfair dismissal after the company fired an employee for working remotely from Egypt without authorisation, sparking debate on modern work practices.
UK Summit Kicks Off New Conversation for Working Dads
A landmark London summit unites business leaders and policymakers to tackle the outdated stereotypes holding back working dads, championing flexible work and shared parental responsibilities for a modern economy.
Ardern's 'mum guilt' inspired her children's book
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern reveals how the universal struggle of 'working mum guilt' motivated her to write a new children's book, 'Whiti Te Rā', about a grandmother's guidance.
Sales chief sacked after boss spots him working from Egypt
A UK sales director has been dismissed after his manager discovered he was working remotely from Egypt without authorisation, raising questions about modern work policies.
Sacked for working from Egypt? Boss wins £61k
A British sales executive has been awarded over £61,000 in an unfair dismissal case after his employer fired him for working from a villa in Egypt without permission.
30 Hours Free Childcare: Apply Now for April 2024
The UK's expanded 30 hours of free childcare scheme is now open for applications. This guide explains the new April 2024 eligibility rules, how to apply, and what working parents need to know.
Universal Credit Families Win 30 Hours Free Childcare
Major expansion of free childcare for Universal Credit claimants announced, removing the minimum income floor and increasing the earnings cap to boost workforce participation.
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