NYE Met Police strike over pay threatens emergency delays
Metropolitan Police staff will strike for 25 hours on New Year's Eve, risking emergency call delays. Unite union warns of disruption during London's busiest night. Read the full story.
Category : Employment
Business urges Lords to pass workers' rights bill
Six major UK employer groups warn Conservative peers that blocking Labour's workers' rights bill risks a hard-won compromise on unfair dismissal. Parliament must act before Christmas.
Business groups urge passage of Employment Rights Bill
Six major business organisations have called on Parliament to pass Labour's flagship Employment Rights Bill before Christmas, despite unresolved issues over unfair dismissal compensation caps.
Over 40% of Christmas bonus could be lost to tax
Pension experts warn UK workers could see over 40% of their Christmas bonus vanish in tax and NI. Using a 'bonus sacrifice' scheme could protect your money and boost your pension. Act now before your bonus is paid.
DWP Christmas Bonus: Who gets £10 and what if it's late?
The DWP is paying a £10 Christmas Bonus to qualifying benefit claimants. Find out if you're eligible, when it should arrive, and the steps to take if the payment doesn't come by January 1st.
Noisy neighbour note divides opinion in tenant row
A handwritten complaint about loud TV noise has ignited fierce debate online. Discover the full story and see where public sympathy lies in this neighbourly dispute.
Expert cleaner: Open shelving makes homes look messy
A professional cleaner with 23 years' experience reveals the one design trend that makes homes look cluttered and dirty, and shares her simple alternatives for a neater space.
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.
Historic Glasgow church destroyed in devastating fire
A massive fire has destroyed the 182-year-old Pollokshaws Parish Church in Glasgow. Emergency services remain on the scene after part of the building collapsed. Read the full story.
Young people risk benefit cuts for refusing job offers
The DWP announces a new scheme where 55,000 young people on Universal Credit could lose benefits if they refuse a subsidised job offer. The six-month roles start in April 2026.
Scarlett Moffatt: Fiancé quits job to be stay-at-home dad
Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt reveals her policeman fiancé has taken a two-year career break to care for their son, allowing her to return to TV work. Discover her festive projects and family insights.
Radiator Drying Causes Damp Homes and Costly Bills
Plumbworld experts reveal why drying laundry on radiators is a common winter mistake that leads to mould, health issues, and increased energy costs. Learn the safer, faster alternatives.
DWP's new bank check powers raise wrongful suspension fears
Security experts warn new DWP powers to check benefit claimants' bank accounts could lead to legitimate payments being wrongly suspended. Read the full details and expert analysis.
Labour's £820m Youth Jobs Plan Faces Hospitality Crisis
Labour's £820m plan to get nearly a million young people into work faces criticism as the hospitality sector, a key target, reels from tax hikes. Critics warn of a 'taking with one hand to give with the other' approach.
Jobless Youth Face Benefit Cuts Under New Work Scheme
Young people on Universal Credit will be offered jobs in construction and hospitality from 2026. Refusal could lead to benefit sanctions under an £820m government plan to tackle rising youth unemployment.
Texas AG Sues Over 'EPIC City' Muslim Development
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton files a lawsuit against the East Plano Islamic Center, alleging an illegal land scheme for a planned 'Muslim city'. Read the full details of the investigation and claims.
Holiday Layoffs Planned by a Third of US Companies
A new survey finds 33% of business leaders plan staff cuts between Thanksgiving and New Year, with many admitting the brutal timing was avoidable. Discover the data and its human impact.
Builder jailed for £100k fraud leaving home in ruins
A Derbyshire couple lost £100,000 to a rogue builder, leaving their home uninhabitable. The stress contributed to a miscarriage. Read their warning to others.
Hull Trains drivers strike over sacking in fatigue dispute
Hull Trains drivers launch a 48-hour strike over the sacking of a colleague who reported fatigue. The union claims unfair dismissal, while the company cites a safety risk. Read the latest on this ongoing industrial action.
Universal Credit assessment cancellations data revealed
New figures show thousands of benefit claimants have faced cancelled Work Capability Assessments. Get the latest on the DWP and Maximus response.
Sephora sued over toilet break dismissal
A former Sephora beauty adviser is suing for $235,177, alleging she was fired due to a health condition requiring frequent toilet breaks. The retailer strongly denies the claims.
HMRC's Christmas warning for side hustle tax rules
HMRC urges UK Christmas side hustlers to check tax rules or risk fines. Learn about the £1,000 trading allowance and key deadlines for declaring extra income.
DWP Bank Account Checks for Benefits Start 2026
The DWP gains powers to check bank accounts of Universal Credit, ESA, Pension Credit, and PIP claimants from 2026 to tackle fraud. Learn what it means for you.
Why Royal Mail workers wear shorts in winter
Royal Mail postal workers are often seen in shorts, even during freezing UK winters. Discover the clever reasons behind this year-round uniform choice and the surprising depot bets.
Elderly Veteran Gets $1.77M Donation After Pension Loss
An 88-year-old US Army veteran, forced back to work after losing his pension, breaks down as strangers gift him $1.77 million. Read this heartwarming story of community support.
Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
World-renowned architect Frank Gehry, designer of the Bilbao Guggenheim and Walt Disney Concert Hall, has died at 96. Explore his revolutionary career and lasting legacy.
Gen Z Workers Face Stereotyping & Stress in UK Offices
New research reveals nearly half of young UK office workers face criticism from older colleagues due to generational stereotypes, leading to stress and high quit rates. Discover the findings and what it means for workplace culture.
Judge rejects eco-discrimination claim over holiday flights
A ranger's attempt to sue her environmental charity employer for discrimination over her 'eco-beliefs' fails after a judge ruled her frequent flying undermined her case. Read the full employment tribunal details.
BP axes paid breaks and holiday bonuses for staff
BP is scrapping paid rest breaks and most bank holiday premiums for 5,400 forecourt workers, offsetting a rise in the real living wage. Read the full story on the controversial move.
Luton Airport Christmas strikes threaten easyJet flights
EasyJet passengers face festive disruption as DHL staff at London Luton Airport plan six days of strikes over pay. Check your flight details now.
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