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.
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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.
Universal Credit: Report Changes or Lose DWP Payments
Millions on Universal Credit must report 20 key changes like new jobs, addresses, or earnings to DWP or face stopped payments, penalties, or court action. Essential guidance explained.
Four-Day Work Week Gains Momentum in UK
Over 6,000 UK employees now benefit from a four-day work week, with studies showing improved mental health and productivity. Adoption grows across London, Scotland, and the North West.
Hidden Barriers Widen Women's Pension Gap
A new report reveals systemic factors, not confidence gaps, create significant retirement savings disparities between men and women in the UK.
Four-Day Work Week Gains Momentum in UK with 1,400+ New Adopters
New data reveals over 50 UK organisations shifted to a four-day week in 2025, with London leading adoptions. Research shows benefits for productivity, wellbeing, and talent retention.
MPs Demand SFO Probe into UK Insulation Scandal
MPs call for Serious Fraud Office investigation into Eco4 and Great British Insulation Scheme failures, leaving over 30,000 households with severe defects.
Carmel-by-the-Sea to Introduce House Numbers After 109 Years
The picturesque California beach town of Carmel-by-the-Sea is abandoning its unique tradition of named homes to implement street addresses, aiming to improve emergency response times for its elderly population.
Cruise Ship Life: The Shocking Downsides Revealed
A former homeowner who sold everything to work on a cruise ship reveals the harsh realities behind the glamorous facade, from cramped quarters to relentless work schedules.
Fury Over Cottonwood Paper Mill Demolition Plans
Residents in Utah are protesting plans to tear down the historic Cottonwood Paper Mill, calling proposals for a plaque or digital tribute inadequate replacements for the century-old landmark.
Colorado Springs Residents Sue Venue Over Excessive Noise
Eight Colorado Springs residents are suing the Ford Amphitheater, claiming concert noise violates state limits and disrupts lives, including an autistic son's wellbeing.
Labour Unions Lead National Economic Blackout Over ICE Operations
Major US labour unions are expanding Friday's economic blackout from Minnesota nationwide, protesting ICE operations and the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good. Demonstrations planned across multiple cities.
VA's 8x8ft 'Shed' Plan for Homeless Veterans Sparks Fury
US Department of Veterans Affairs faces backlash over proposal to build hundreds of tiny 8-by-8ft shelters for homeless veterans on West Los Angeles campus, with critics branding them inadequate 'sheds'.
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