Hollywood Bets Billions on 2-Minute Microdramas
From TikTok to a $16bn industry: Hollywood is pouring millions into vertical microdramas under 2 minutes long. Discover the UK impact of this entertainment revolution.
From TikTok to a $16bn industry: Hollywood is pouring millions into vertical microdramas under 2 minutes long. Discover the UK impact of this entertainment revolution.
England's batting coach Marcus Trescothick labels DRS use 'not ideal' after another day of contentious decisions in the third Ashes Test. Read the full analysis of the ongoing technology debate.
A PR executive with ADHD wins a landmark tribunal after her manager's 'disorganised' comments. The case sets a precedent for disability discrimination in UK workplaces. Read the full story.
The Guardian has taken down a video published in December 2025. This action highlights evolving digital content strategies and archiving policies in modern media. Discover the implications for readers and historical record.
Labour's flagship employment bill, hailed as a 'generational shift', becomes law after Lords battle. New rights on zero-hours contracts, sick pay, and parental leave expected from 2026.
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Angela Rayner calls for MPs to sit through the night to pass her flagship Employment Rights Bill, as Lords' delays threaten manifesto pledge on sick pay. MPs vote to scrap unfair dismissal cap.
Labour's employment bill moves forward after business groups urge Lords to stop blocking it, but critical details on contracts and rights are deferred to secondary legislation, setting the stage for fresh disputes.
Six major UK employer groups warn Tory peers that blocking Labour's workers' rights bill risks a hard-won compromise on unfair dismissal. The legislation faces a crucial vote this week.
Six major industry groups have written to Business Secretary Peter Kyle, urging Parliament to pass the Employment Rights Bill after a key compromise on day-one unfair dismissal rights was reached.
Labour ministers propose scrapping the £118k cap on unfair dismissal awards to appease unions after dropping 'day one' rights. Business groups warn of a surge in costly tribunal claims.
UK workers will gain unfair dismissal protection after six months from 1 Jan 2027. Angela Rayner secured a faster timeline after talks with Business Secretary Peter Kyle. Read the details.
Exclusive: Over 400 UK TikTok moderators have signed termination deals, contradicting company claims to MPs. Whistleblowers warn AI is not ready to protect users.
A new report reveals hundreds of AI-focused TikTok accounts are spreading anti-immigrant and sexualised content, garnering billions of views. Discover the findings and TikTok's response.
A firefighter forced out of her job after a colleague read her private diary wins a £42,853 tribunal payout for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination. Read the full story.
Angela Rayner tables amendment to implement reduced unfair dismissal qualifying period by 2026, bypassing lengthy consultation. The move follows Lords' intervention.
Australian Greens demand 25% tax on gas exports while opposing new fields. Property prices surge to $889k median, overwhelming interest rate benefits. Government urges AI content labelling.
London sees 38% surge in teen radicalisation cases linked to TikTok and Instagram. Police reveal warning signs and how parents can protect children from extremist content online.
Labour MPs demand stronger worker protections after government abandons day-one unfair dismissal rights. Backbenchers seek concessions on bogus self-employment arrangements.
Keir Starmer faces backbench fury after ditching day-one unfair dismissal protection. Labour MPs call it a 'complete betrayal' of manifesto promises. Read the full story.
Labour government makes surprise U-turn on manifesto commitment to day-one unfair dismissal protection, sparking backlash from unions and MPs while business groups welcome the compromise.
The government has abandoned controversial 'day-one' employment rights after House of Lords pressure. Discover how the new six-month rule will affect UK businesses and workers.
The Metropolitan Police has failed in its High Court challenge to dismiss a sergeant who made offensive comments to female colleagues. Read the full tribunal ruling details.
Labour faces accusations of a second manifesto breach in two days after watering down its promise to give workers protection from unfair dismissal from day one.
The government has reversed its promise to give workers unfair dismissal rights from day one, setting a new six-month qualifying period. Find out what this means for employees and businesses.
New research reveals how partisan content on X increases political polarisation among UK users. Discover the findings and their implications for social media discourse.
The government has reversed its pledge to protect workers from unfair dismissal from day one, setting a new six-month qualifying period. Discover what this means for your employment rights.
Labour waters down its flagship workers' rights bill, replacing day-one unfair dismissal protection with a six-month threshold. Find out what this U-turn means for businesses and employees.
The UK government has reversed its plan to grant unfair dismissal protection from day one. The right will now apply after six months. Discover the implications for businesses and workers.