Category : Employment


59 Cars Hit with £5,690 Tax from April

New Vehicle Excise Duty rates will see 59 models from 24 manufacturers, including Ford, BMW and Mercedes, paying £5,690 in first-year tax from April 1st 2026.

Congo Mine Collapse Leaves 200+ Dead

A catastrophic landslide at coltan mines in rebel-controlled eastern Congo has killed at least 200 people, with many still trapped in mud, highlighting dangerous artisanal mining practices.

Over 200 Killed in Congo Coltan Mine Collapse

A devastating landslide at coltan mines in rebel-controlled eastern Congo has killed at least 200 people, with heavy rains blamed for the tragedy that highlights the region's ongoing humanitarian crisis.

M&S PA's 'Project Coffee' Race Case Dismissed

An employment tribunal has dismissed a race discrimination claim by a former Marks and Spencer PA who alleged the internal 'Project Coffee' name was a racist trope, finding her theory 'lost touch with reality'.

Over 200 Dead in DRC Coltan Mine Collapse

A catastrophic collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern DRC has claimed over 200 lives, with the site producing 15% of the world's coltan used in mobile phones.

Nashville HOA Threatens Family Over Generator in Freeze

A Nashville family, left without power for days after Winter Storm Fern, purchased a generator to survive sub-zero temperatures only to receive an immediate removal demand from their homeowners association citing fire hazards and aesthetics.

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