Labour Warns of NEET 'National Emergency'
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden warns that rising youth inactivity must be treated as a national emergency, blaming Tory failures as new figures reveal alarming NEET rates.
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Trump Order Speeds Up LA Wildfire Rebuilds, Faces Criticism
President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at cutting red tape to speed up reconstruction of homes destroyed by the 2025 LA wildfires, but California officials call it a political stunt.
Labour's 2035 Decent Homes Delay Sparks Fury
Keir Starmer's government faces backlash after pushing enforcement of decent homes standards for private rentals to 2035, with campaigners warning renters cannot wait a decade for safe housing.
Target Workers Skip Shifts Over ICE Detention Fears
Target employees in Minnesota are avoiding work after two colleagues were detained by ICE, despite being legal citizens. The incident has sparked protests and comes as Target scales back diversity initiatives.
Major Layoffs Fuel Worker Anxiety Amid Economic Uncertainty
A growing list of major companies including Amazon, UPS and Microsoft are implementing significant job cuts, heightening worker anxiety amid economic pressures and AI-driven restructuring.
Florida Retirees Flock to Three More Affordable States
Rising costs in Florida are driving retirees to seek more affordable alternatives. Discover the three states offering lower living expenses, favourable tax regimes, and good healthcare for older residents.
Planner Wins £12k Over 'Get Back In Your Box' Comment
A neurodivergent events planner has been awarded £12,000 by an employment tribunal after her boss told her to 'stop thinking outside the box' when she requested adjustments.
Decent Homes Standard for UK Renters Delayed to 2035
The UK government has postponed the enforcement of a decent homes standard for private renters until 2035, drawing fierce criticism from campaigners who argue it leaves millions in substandard housing.
Sinkhole Nightmare at Historic Shropshire Hall
A couple who bought back a derelict family estate face tens of thousands in repairs after discovering huge sinkholes, revealed on Channel 4's Saving Country Houses.
IRS 2026 Tax Season Faces Staffing and Law Challenges
The National Taxpayer Advocate warns the 2026 tax filing season faces significant challenges due to a 27% IRS workforce reduction and complex new tax laws, despite agency leadership's confidence.
DWP Cuts Pension Credit Questions from 243 to 35
The Department for Work and Pensions has dramatically simplified Pension Credit applications, reducing questions from 243 on paper forms to as few as 35 online, aiming to boost uptake of the valuable benefit.
State Pension Deferral: Benefits, Risks and Expert Advice
Analysis reveals why over 96,000 people delayed claiming state pension in recent years, examining the financial benefits, long-term risks, and crucial considerations before making this decision.
Amazon to Cut 16,000 Corporate Jobs Worldwide
Amazon plans to eliminate approximately 16,000 corporate positions globally as part of ongoing efforts to streamline operations and reduce bureaucracy, with significant impacts expected in the US and UK.
Crime and Unemployment to Rise in England's Most Deprived Areas
A new study forecasts crime rates could jump 27% and economic inactivity reach 46% in England's 613 most deprived neighbourhoods without urgent government intervention.
State Pensioners Spared Tax Returns and Payments
The Department for Work and Pensions has clarified that pensioners whose only income is the State Pension will not need to pay tax or submit Self Assessment returns next year, despite the frozen Personal Allowance threshold.
Lifetime ISA Penalty to Be Removed for First-Time Buyers
First-time buyers are set to receive a significant financial boost with the reported removal of the Lifetime ISA withdrawal penalty, alongside updates on Royal Mail delays, Amazon job cuts, and free AI training.
Amazon to Cut 16,000 Jobs in Global Restructuring
Amazon announces its largest round of layoffs since 2023, with 16,000 jobs to be cut globally as part of operational streamlining efforts.
Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs in Latest Tech Layoffs
Amazon has announced approximately 16,000 job cuts in the latest round of tech industry layoffs, following previous reductions in October.
Amazon to Cut 16,000 Jobs Globally in Major Restructuring
Amazon has informed employees of plans to eliminate approximately 16,000 positions worldwide as part of a strategic initiative to streamline operations and reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies.
Amazon Plans Global Job Cuts
Amazon is set to implement a significant reduction in its global workforce, with plans to cut jobs across various departments worldwide, as the company restructures operations.
Amazon to Cut 16,000 Jobs Globally in New Restructuring
Amazon confirms plans to eliminate 16,000 positions worldwide, with potential minimal impact on UK staff. The cuts follow 14,000 redundancies announced last October.
2026 Interior Trends: Designers Reveal What's In and Out
Leading London interior designers share their predictions for 2026 home styling, highlighting sculptural furniture, deep greens, and smart lighting as key trends while bidding farewell to over-curated Instagram aesthetics.
Cleaner quits over demeaning 100 toy duck test
A professional cleaner terminated her contract after discovering a client had hidden 100 toy ducks around their home with instructions to find them all to 'ensure a job well done'.
Birds Bakery Hunts Official Taste Tester in Midlands
Birds Bakery launches search for official taste tester to sample products and provide feedback. Applicants must love bakery items and live near stores.
Liverpool Wins Hearts as London Loses Its Shine
Independent readers reveal why Liverpool's culture, affordability, and community spirit are drawing people away from London's high costs and pressures.
Software Engineer Loses Landmark WFH Dismissal Case
A software engineer's refusal to return to the office has been ruled as justified grounds for dismissal by the Fair Work Commission, setting a precedent for hybrid work policies.
Amazon Layoffs Revealed in Erroneous Email to Workers
Amazon Web Services employees received a mistakenly sent email detailing fresh global job cuts, referred to internally as 'Project Dawn', affecting workers in the US, Canada and Costa Rica.
Martin Lewis Urges Pension Rule Changes for Younger Workers
Financial expert Martin Lewis has voiced strong support for beginning pension contributions at age 18 and advocated for expanding auto-enrolment rules to cover younger employees and lower earners.
UPS to Cut 30,000 Jobs in 2026 as Automation Accelerates
United Parcel Service announces plans to eliminate 30,000 operational roles in 2026 through attrition and voluntary separation programs, following 48,000 cuts in 2025, as automation and tariff changes reshape the logistics industry.
1970s Time Capsule Home Found Abandoned in Wigan
Urban explorers uncover a grade-II listed Wigan home abandoned since 2017, preserved exactly as it was in the 1970s with vintage decor and personal artefacts.
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