Category : Employment


Why Your LinkedIn Profile Is Getting Your CV Rejected

Exclusive: A top Lloyds Banking Group recruiter reveals why your polished CV might be instantly rejected if your LinkedIn profile tells a different story. Discover the critical mistakes job seekers are making.

Sex Therapist Barred From Suing Ex-Landlord

A London-based sex therapist has been barred from pursuing further civil claims against her former landlord after a judge deemed her relentless litigation an abuse of process and issued a restraining order.

Beat the Heat: The UK's Best Fans for 2024

Struggling with the UK's soaring temperatures? Our expert guide reveals the best fans of the year, from sleek desk models to powerful tower fans, to keep you cool and save on energy bills.

PLT's £6.25ph Burnley Job Ad Sparks Fury and Backlash

Fast-fashion giant PrettyLittle Thing faces a severe backlash and accusations of exploitation after advertising a warehouse job in Burnley for a shockingly low wage, reigniting the debate on workers' rights in the UK.

UK Study Reveals Professions Most Likely to Cheat

A new UK data analysis uncovers the professions with the highest rates of infidelity, with finance and trades topping the list. Discover the surprising jobs linked to cheating and the reasons why.

Kitchen Locked Behind Hidden Door in London Flat Nightmare

A London tenant's dream move turned into a surreal nightmare when she discovered her kitchen was completely inaccessible due to a mysterious hidden door mechanism. The bizarre architectural flaw left her unable to cook or access appliances for days.

Driver wins unfair dismissal case over failed drug test

A delivery driver sacked for a positive cannabis test has triumphed in a surprise employment tribunal ruling, which found his dismissal was unfair. The tense legal battle centred on procedural flaws in the testing process.

UK gender pay gap underestimated for 20 years

A bombshell report reveals the UK's gender pay gap has been systematically underestimated for 20 years due to a critical flaw in official reporting, hiding the true scale of pay inequality for millions of women.

Gen Z's Loneliness Epidemic: The Dark Side of WFH

Exclusive research reveals a stark generational divide: while older employees thrive remotely, Gen Z reports crippling isolation and stunted career growth, sparking a major rethink of UK work culture.

Reeves's Budget Tax Raid to Decimate Hospitality Jobs

Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's planned VAT overhaul for private schools could trigger a devastating chain reaction, costing the hospitality sector more than 50% of its job losses and hitting family budgets hard.

DWP confirms £299 Cost of Living Payment date

The Department for Work and Pensions has officially announced the payment window for the final £299 Cost of Living support. Millions of eligible households across Great Britain to receive crucial financial help between February 6-22.

August Bank Holiday DWP Payment Changes 2024

Essential guide to altered DWP payment schedules for Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefits due to the August Bank Holiday. Plan your finances and avoid unexpected delays.

Boss's 'Disastrous' Sick Day Text Sparks Fury

An Australian manager's 'disastrous' response to an employee's sick day text has ignited a firestorm of criticism online, with thousands branding the reaction as toxic and unprofessional.

Matildas Star's Cousin Rejected from Mining Job

Exclusive: Matildas star Sam Kerr's cousin, Daniel Kerr, speaks out after being rejected from a FIFO mining job, alleging a toxic workplace culture where discriminatory language about it being a 'blokes' site' cost him the role. A major loss for diversity

40% of UK Gen Z Now Work Entirely From Home

A landmark study reveals a dramatic generational shift, with two in five young British workers shunning the office completely. Discover the data behind the new remote-first reality and what it means for the future of work in the UK.

Mother faces £116k bill for felling protected tree

A Solihull mother faces a staggering £116,000 court bill after illegally chopping down a protected, historic tree in her garden, a case described by the council as 'one of the worst' examples of its kind.

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