As the US government shutdown continues, millions of federal workers face financial uncertainty while essential services from food safety to national parks feel the strain. Discover how this political stalemate is affecting everyday citizens.
Healthcare provider MaineHealth launches urgent investigation after multiple families receive death notifications for relatives who were still alive, raising serious concerns about patient data management.
RMT union members overwhelmingly accept transformative pay package for London Underground staff, ending prolonged dispute with TfL and delivering significant wage increases through 2027.
Major travel disruption across the capital has been averted after Tube workers received a new pay deal, suspending planned strike action. Get the full details on the agreement that's keeping London moving.
Australian doctors warn that inadequate Medicare rebates are pushing clinics away from bulk-billing, creating a two-tier healthcare system where vulnerable patients struggle to access affordable GP services.
An underground economy worth billions is thriving in Britain, built on the backs of migrants and exploited workers. Discover how labour market failures are creating a parallel economic system.
An investigative report reveals the dangerous lives of waste pickers working on India's towering landfill sites, where toxic conditions and exploitation create a cycle of poverty and environmental damage.
Rail staff at Huntingdon station have been commended for their extraordinary bravery after confronting a knifeman during a violent attack that left a man with life-threatening injuries.
A prestigious Oxford Street retailer faces massive penalties after employing illegal workers and paying them just £5 per hour in a major immigration enforcement crackdown.
The United States has plunged into a record-breaking government shutdown, forcing millions of federal workers into furlough and threatening critical services nationwide.
A groundbreaking endometriosis awareness campaign fighting to end diagnostic delays needs your vote to win a prestigious Making a Difference Award and transform women's healthcare.
Groundbreaking artificial intelligence system begins NHS trials to accelerate prostate cancer detection and treatment planning, potentially saving thousands of lives annually.
A profound crisis in Britain's palliative care system is leaving thousands to face their final days without proper support, dignity or comfort. Discover why experts warn this growing emergency requires urgent government intervention and public awareness.
The Minns Labor government secures parliamentary support through sweeping concessions on environmental planning, workers' compensation reforms and firearm regulations in landmark crossbench negotiations.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's failure to provide adequate job training is creating a 'lost generation' of young workers, with severe economic consequences looming.
Discover which nations offer workers the most generous holiday allowances and see where the UK ranks in the global comparison of paid time off entitlements.
Major delivery firm DPD faces explosive allegations of systematically sacking drivers who spoke out against significant pay reductions, raising serious concerns about workers' rights in the gig economy.
A major South London NHS trust has been told to make urgent improvements after inspectors found significant safety concerns, including issues with risk assessment and patient care at one of its key hospitals.
Shocking court documents reveal Prince Andrew entertained up to 40 sex workers during a four-day stay at a five-star Thai hotel, with detailed allegations emerging from a high-profile legal case.
An alarming investigation reveals Uruguayan rice workers are developing cancer, lung disease and suffering miscarriages at alarming rates, raising urgent questions about pesticide safety in agriculture.
Thousands of Starbucks employees across Britain have overwhelmingly voted to strike in a dispute over pay, working conditions and union recognition, threatening major disruption to the coffee giant's UK operations.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Trump administration's proposed SNAP reforms could plunge thousands of federal employees into food insecurity while rewarding political allies.
Celebrating the remarkable life and career of Peter Frost, the trailblazing trade union journalist whose powerful writing gave voice to Britain's working class for over five decades.
Emma Walmsley warns Britain's life sciences industry faces 'existential threat' from proposed drug pricing reforms that could drive investment and research overseas.
American families are bracing for financial strain as Affordable Care Act insurance premiums are set to jump by an average of 15% next year, with some states facing increases of up to 40%.
After successfully overturning Queensland's controversial puberty blocker ban, activist Bridget Gilly now faces renewed legislation. Discover why she's not backing down from this critical healthcare fight.
Vulnerable Australians with disabilities are becoming trapped in hospital wards for months due to severe NDIS funding cuts, creating a growing healthcare crisis and leaving families in despair.
Keir Starmer's flagship employment reforms face major setback as peers reject key legislation, raising questions about Labour's parliamentary strategy.
The UK Supreme Court has delivered a landmark verdict requiring NHS hospitals to pay VAT on patient and visitor parking fees, dealing a significant financial blow to the health service amid ongoing budget pressures.
Local authorities across England are mobilising against four-day working weeks as South Cambridgeshire's pioneering trial faces government intervention and mounting political pressure.