Agency staff join Birmingham bin strike over bullying claims
Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's bin strikes have voted to walk out themselves, alleging bullying and harassment. The dispute, ongoing since January, shows no sign of ending.
Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's bin strikes have voted to walk out themselves, alleging bullying and harassment. The dispute, ongoing since January, shows no sign of ending.
Agency workers covering for striking Birmingham bin crews have themselves voted for strike action over alleged bullying and harassment, deepening the long-running dispute. Read the latest.
Dozens of flood alerts are active across England and Wales with up to 120mm of rain forecast. Met Office warns of travel disruption and potential flooding. Stay informed.
Aldi urgently recalls Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks due to undeclared peanut content. Customers with allergies warned not to consume. Return product for full refund.
Shocking research reveals 8,000+ illegal waste sites across UK, avoiding £1.63bn in landfill taxes and creating environmental hazards. Discover the full extent of Britain's waste crime epidemic.
Kensington and Chelsea Council confirms cyber attackers copied archived data from 2006-2020. Learn how to protect yourself and what services are affected.
Virginia Giuffre's sons contest unsigned will in Western Australia Supreme Court. Estate valued at £472k+ with potential millions from Prince Andrew settlement at stake. Read the latest developments.
Two Romanian nationals sentenced for attempting to smuggle nearly 50 migrants out of the UK in lorries. Read the full investigation details from the National Crime Agency.
A compact one-bedroom property in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, sparks a housing market debate with its £225,000 price tag. Discover the details and local market context.
Johnny Cash's estate files lawsuit against Coca-Cola for using a tribute act's voice in advert without permission under Tennessee's new Elvis Act. Discover the legal battle.
Labor and Greens strike deal to amend Australia's environmental protection laws, creating new EPA but raising concerns about rushed process and climate oversight. Read the full analysis.
Australia's landmark environmental reforms introduce stricter scrutiny for logging and new EPA, but concerns remain about ministerial powers. Discover the key changes.
Wandsworth Council submits plans for 81 new council homes on Roehampton's Lennox Estate. Priority given to overcrowded families and those on the housing waiting list. Read the latest.
Australia's gender pay gap narrows to 21.1%, but women CEOs face a $185,335 pay disparity. Discover the state-by-state breakdown and the path to progress.
An Australian court appoints an administrator for Virginia Giuffre's multi-million pound estate, allowing stalled lawsuits including the Rina Oh defamation case to proceed. Discover the latest developments.
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a 150-metre-long illegal waste dump near the River Cherwell in Kidlington. Read the latest on the Environment Agency's investigation.
New data reveals one in seven English bathing waters are polluted, with famous beaches like Scarborough and Bognor Regis deemed unsafe for swimming. Discover the causes and government response.
A South London teacher, Andrew Hardwick, faced a misconduct panel for hugging pupils and messaging them on social media while working in Vietnam. Discover the full story and the panel's decision.
Simon Levy faces new murder charge for killing Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo while already accused of another woman's death. Police appeal for witnesses to come forward.
Simon Levy, 40, faces charges for the murders of two women and the rape of a third. Police are appealing for information as court hearings proceed.
Discover Dormy House Hotel & Spa in the Cotswolds - a 17th-century farmhouse offering luxury spa experiences, fine dining and romantic winter escapes. Book your perfect getaway now.
A £110m 'giga-mansion' at 17 Belgrave Square is set to become one of London's most expensive homes after a major redevelopment. Discover this ultra-luxury property's history and features.
Australia faces credibility crisis as PM Albanese pushes gas expansion while IEA warns of massive LNG glut. Analysis reveals contradiction with global climate commitments.
Discover how the Barbican emerged from WWII devastation to become a radical vision for city living. Explore its brutalist architecture and unique community today.
A father and son were part of a crime group that attempted to import £20 million of heroin concealed in pomegranate juice bottles. Read the full story of the NCA's major bust.
Two teenagers plead not guilty to a major cyber attack on Transport for London, allegedly causing £39m in losses. A trial is set for June 2025. Read the latest.
Revealing how organised criminals are dumping thousands of tonnes of toxic waste across Britain with impunity, creating environmental disasters that cost millions to clean up.
Discover the secrets of London's most confusing estate. An architecture tour reveals why the Barbican was designed to be a maze and the fascinating facts behind it.
A 40ft-high mountain of illegally dumped waste in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, has prompted a critical incident. Authorities are racing to prevent River Cherwell pollution. Read the latest on Operation Nation.
Two teenagers have pleaded not guilty to a sophisticated cyber attack on Transport for London that cost millions and compromised customer data. Read the latest court developments.