Americans Trade Homes for Converted School Buses
As housing costs soar, a growing movement of Americans are converting decommissioned school buses into mobile homes, embracing a minimalist lifestyle on the open road.
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King Charles Debuts £160k Electric Lotus at Sandringham
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were seen for the first time in their new £160,000 Lotus Eletre electric sports car during Sunday church service in Sandringham.
UK Workers Fear AI Job Losses as Adoption Accelerates
A major survey reveals a stark divide between UK employers and employees on AI's impact, with over a quarter of workers fearing job displacement within five years.
Schools Support Homeless Children Amid Record Temporary Housing Figures
New research reveals teachers in England are driving homeless pupils to school, washing uniforms, and referring families to food banks as temporary housing numbers hit a record high.
Minnesota Workers Pressure Corporations Over ICE Operations
Major US corporations including Target and Delta face mounting pressure from Minnesota workers and unions to take a stand against ICE operations following recent incidents.
Painting Tip: 'Backrolling' Stops Drips and Streaks
A simple painting technique called 'backrolling' shared by a DIY enthusiast can ensure smooth, professional-looking walls without patchy streaks or drips.
Van Life Saves Man £20,000, Escapes Neighbours
Timothy Knight, 37, from Stoke-on-Trent, has saved over £20,000 in four years by living full-time in a converted minibus, finding freedom from rental costs and unpleasant neighbours.
DWP Sets 4.7% Universal Credit Fraud Target with New Powers
DWP permanent secretary Peter Schofield reveals ambitious target to slash Universal Credit overpayments to 4.7% by 2029 as new anti-fraud legislation including bank account checks comes into force.
Labour's Net Zero Rules Could Drive Up Rents for Tenants
Labour's Warm Homes Plan requires landlords to spend up to £10,000 on energy upgrades by 2030, with critics warning costs could be passed to renters through higher rents.
BT Worker Wins £10k Payout Over Unfair Dismissal
A BT customer service advisor from Carnoustie has been awarded over £10,000 after a tribunal ruled his dismissal for calling a colleague an 'Arab b******' was procedurally and substantively unfair.
Couple Must Demolish Unauthorised Garden Annexe
A Milton Keynes entrepreneur and her husband face demolition of their three-bedroom garden annexe after losing a planning appeal. The council ruled the structure harms the area's character.
Amazon Worker Sues Over Breast Milk Pumping Rights
An Amazon warehouse employee has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging harassment and discrimination over her right to pump breast milk at work, claiming retaliatory termination.
London Tower Block Fire: 60 Firefighters Tackle LED Battery Blaze
A significant fire erupted in a 13-storey building in Blackwall, East London, requiring eight fire engines and approximately 60 firefighters to respond to a basement blaze involving LED acid batteries.
Murdoch's Wapping Print Revolution Begins in 1986
In January 1986, Rupert Murdoch moved News International's newspapers to Wapping, sparking a bitter year-long dispute with print unions over new technology and working conditions.
Amazon Worker Sues Over Harassment For Pumping Breast Milk
A New Jersey mother alleges Amazon created a hostile environment over her lactation breaks, forcing her to stop breastfeeding her twins. She claims managers monitored her time and docked pay.
Amazon Worker Sues Over Breast Milk Pumping Harassment
A New Jersey mother alleges Amazon created hostile conditions that forced her to stop breastfeeding her twins, with managers monitoring breaks and docking pay in what she calls discriminatory practices.
Amazon Plans Thousands More Corporate Job Cuts
Amazon is reportedly planning to cut thousands more corporate jobs as part of ongoing efforts to streamline operations, following a previous announcement of 14,000 redundancies three months ago.
26 Moves: The Hidden Toll of Housing Crisis on Kids
Na'Kaya Godfrey, 14, has moved 26 times due to evictions and job losses, highlighting how housing instability affects children's mental health and education in the US.
How Much Money Do We Really Need to Be Happy?
New research reveals the complex relationship between wealth and wellbeing, examining CEO pay gaps, psychological impacts of materialism, and the true price of contentment.
Church Renovation Reveals 83 Skeletons Under Floor
A couple renovating a 900-year-old Welsh church into a home were shocked to discover 83 skeletons buried under the floor, far more than the expected five or six bodies.
Cost of Living Crisis: Advice Services Face Record Demand
Advice services across the UK report unprecedented demand amid the ongoing cost of living crisis, with funding described as 'hand-to-mouth' and staff facing burnout.
US Moving Rates Drop by Half, Local Moves Dominate
Bank of America study reveals a dramatic 50% decline in American relocations since 2021, with most movers now staying within their home regions rather than moving long-distance.
US Moves Drop 50% as Americans Stay Local, Study Shows
Bank of America research reveals a 50% drop in US relocations since 2021, with most movers staying within their home region. Midwest cities gain while coastal hubs like LA and NYC see population declines.
PR Worker Wins £35k Over 'Disorganised' ADHD Discrimination
A PR professional with ADHD has been awarded nearly £35,000 after an employment tribunal ruled that being called 'disorganised' constituted disability discrimination and harassment at her Ipswich workplace.
SFO to Investigate 'Catastrophic' £230k Insulation Failures
The Serious Fraud Office is set to investigate the government's Energy Company Obligation scheme after a 98% defect rate left homeowners facing repair bills up to £230,000.
250+ UK Businesses Adopt Four-Day Week with Full Pay
New data from the 4 Day Week Foundation shows more than 250 companies have permanently switched to a four-day working week, with London leading the charge.
UK's Best Employers 2026 Revealed by Glassdoor
Glassdoor's Employees' Choice Awards 2026 highlight top UK employers like SAP, Mastercard, and Google, offering roles with salaries reaching £100,000 and praised for work-life balance.
Prue Leith Retires from Bake Off at 86
Prue Leith steps down from The Great British Bake Off at 86, sparking discussion on age, work, and retirement norms in modern Britain.
Mortgage Market 2026: Finding the Best Deal Beyond Low Rates
As mortgage rates fall in early 2026, experts reveal why the cheapest interest rate isn't always the best deal and share crucial factors borrowers must consider.
LA Unions Plan 2028 Olympics Strikes for Gains
Los Angeles labour unions are coordinating contract expirations and strike threats around the 2028 Summer Olympics to secure higher wages, better benefits, and affordable housing commitments from organisers.
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