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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Best Dehumidifiers for UK Damp & Laundry
Struggling with damp, condensation or drying laundry? Our expert tested the top dehumidifiers for UK homes, from budget buys to efficient all-rounders. Find your perfect match.
Veteran, 88, Retires After $1M GoFundMe Success
Ed Bambas, an 88-year-old US Army veteran, can finally retire after a viral story led to a $1 million fundraiser. His GM pension was lost in the 2009 bankruptcy.
Australia's High Court Overturns Remote Housing Policy
Australia's High Court has struck down a controversial housing policy that caused rents to triple in some remote Indigenous communities. Discover the landmark ruling's impact.
DWP update on £230 payments for PIP and Universal Credit
The DWP has responded to a call for a state pension-level income guarantee for terminally ill people. Minister Stephen Timms outlined existing fast-track support under Special Rules for End of Life.
Australian Unions Push for 5 Weeks Annual Leave in NES Review
The Albanese government launches an inquiry into national employment standards, with unions demanding an extra week of annual leave and updated redundancy rules. Could Australia follow Europe's lead?
Rayner pushes for faster workers' rights after Labour climbdown
Angela Rayner challenges the Government to speed up its watered-down employment bill. MPs will vote next week on her amendment to bring 'day one' unfair dismissal protection forward to 2026.
Rayner pushes to speed up workers' rights Bill
Angela Rayner will table an amendment to bring forward a key part of Labour's workers' rights Bill after peers scrapped the day-one unfair dismissal pledge. Read the latest on the parliamentary stand-off.
Experienced Tree Trimmer Dies in 35-Foot Fall
Rogelio Cruz, a tree trimmer with 20 years' experience, died after falling 35 feet from a palm tree in Los Angeles. Read the full tragic story and family tributes.
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.
Civil servant fined $1m for 10-year salary fraud
A Kuwaiti civil servant has been ordered to repay over $1m after being paid for a decade without working. The case highlights a global issue of public sector fraud.
Father killed, son trapped in Brisbane retaining wall collapse
A father died and his teenage stepson was seriously injured in a tragic retaining wall collapse in Brisbane. Read the full story on the workplace safety investigation.
McFadden refuses to rule out future disability benefit cuts
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden declines to rule out future cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) as OBR warns Labour's welfare reversals add £11bn to spending. Read the latest on the Timms Review.
Angela Rayner leads push to speed up workers' rights
Angela Rayner returns to front-line politics, tabling an amendment to accelerate key workers' rights reforms. She aims to bring stronger protections forward to 2026. Read the full story.
DWP £10 Christmas Bonus: Eligibility, Payment Date & Criticism
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas bonus is being paid to millions on benefits and State Pension this week. Find out if you're eligible, when it arrives, and why it's been called an 'insult'.
How Bad Meetings Cause Burnout and High Staff Turnover
New research reveals poorly designed meetings lead to employee burnout and quitting. Discover the four meeting types and how to fix them for better wellbeing and retention.
Stop winter mould with a simple salt bowl hack
UK households can fight condensation and mould this winter using a cheap, common kitchen item. Experts reveal how table salt acts as a natural dehumidifier.
Tree trimmer killed in 35-foot fall onto fence in LA
A 48-year-old tree trimmer with 20 years' experience died after falling 35 feet onto a 10-foot iron fence in Los Angeles. Read the full details of the tragic workplace accident.
Rayner to speed up workers' rights bill with new amendment
Angela Rayner will table an amendment to accelerate the implementation of key workers' rights reforms, aiming to bring forward protections for millions by 2026. Discover the political battle unfolding.
Starbucks strike escalates as union threatens biggest action
Starbucks Workers United threatens the 'longest and biggest' strike in company history as 2,500 baristas walk out. The union demands a fair contract after four years of negotiations.
Easy Plunger Method to Unblock Sinks Without Chemicals
A home repair expert reveals a quick, chemical-free way to clear blocked sinks using a common plunger. This sustainable hack prevents water damage and saves on plumber costs.
Rayner leads push to speed up workers' rights bill
Angela Rayner leads backbench effort to accelerate workers' rights reforms after peers block bill. Read the latest on the Employment Rights Bill delays and amendments.
Mum buys 50 Christmas presents with OnlyFans money
A Scottish mum reveals how earnings from OnlyFans paid for her family's lavish Christmas, including 50 gifts for her children. Discover her story and the financial freedom it brought.
Teenage apprentice dies in Gold Coast workplace accident
The family of Beau Bradford, 15, pay tribute after a tragic workplace accident on a Surfers Paradise construction site. A fundraiser has raised nearly $50,000.
Pregnant Amazon worker wins job back after unfair dismissal
An Amazon warehouse worker sacked via text after revealing her pregnancy wins her job back and nearly $15,000 in compensation. The Fair Work Commission ruled the dismissal lacked decency.
2026 State Pension and DWP benefit increases confirmed
Millions across the UK will see State Pension and benefit payments rise from April 2026. Here's what you need to know about the new rates for Universal Credit, PIP, and more.
Gen Z Stress Costs 26 Million Workdays Annually
A new study finds young Australian employees are taking millions of days off for stress, raising alarm for employers. Experts cite social media and a lack of work ethic as key factors.
Hong Kong fire spread by unsafe materials, 151 dead
Hong Kong officials reveal fire-retardant mesh and panels failed safety tests, contributing to a blaze that killed 151. City-wide inspections launched. Read the full investigation.
Worker killed, teen injured in Brisbane wall collapse
A man has died and a 19-year-old was seriously injured after a retaining wall collapsed at a West End industrial site. Emergency crews worked for over an hour to free the trapped teenager.
Academics redefine 'feminised workplace' in gender debate
Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark argue that 'feminisation' of work exposes how capitalism exploits gender norms, not female emotions. Read their critical analysis.
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