Landmark UK employment rights bill passes into law
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.
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.
A devastating look at how policy shifts in 2025 have dismantled global health aid, targeting reproductive rights and disproportionately endangering women and girls worldwide. Read the full analysis.
BBC analysis uncovers 87 flights linked to Jeffrey Epstein arriving or departing UK airports, with British victims onboard. Calls grow for a full UK investigation.
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.
A damning UN report accuses New Zealand of backsliding on Māori rights and breaching the Treaty of Waitangi. Read the full findings and the government's response.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 arrives on PlayStation 5 with superb DualSense integration and a vast, authentic world. Discover if this detailed sim is worth your time.
Contrary to conservative warnings, New York's wealthiest are not fleeing after Zohran Mamdani's mayoral win. Property data and experts reveal a commitment to the city.
The US government has waived an $11m fine for Southwest Airlines as part of a $140m settlement over its 2022 holiday travel meltdown that stranded over 2 million passengers. Read the full details.
Former US President Joe Biden condemned Republicans for weaponising transgender rights, urging the LGBTQ+ community to 'fight back' against Trump's administration at a Washington DC conference.
China Eastern Airlines launches the world's longest commercial flight, a 29-hour journey from Shanghai to Buenos Aires. The new route reshapes long-haul travel and connects major continents.
All flights from Edinburgh Airport were suspended this morning due to a major IT failure with its air traffic control provider, disrupting thousands of passengers. Service has now resumed.
All flights from Edinburgh Airport were suspended Friday morning due to a critical air traffic control technical issue. Passengers are urged to contact their airlines for updates.
All flights from Edinburgh Airport were suspended on Friday morning due to a critical IT failure in air traffic control systems. Passengers are urged to contact their airlines for updates as teams work to resolve the issue.
A London couple's honeymoon to Thailand is in tatters after a last-minute Thai Airways flight cancellation left them £1,350 out of pocket and stranded at Heathrow Airport. Discover your passenger rights.
The parents of three-year-old Aari Patel, who died in 2016, urge people to join the NHS Organ Donor Register after his gifts saved others. Over 8,000 in the UK await transplants.
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.
A new £26bn tax-raising Budget is driving wealth creators abroad, with 142,000 millionaires forecast to leave. Analysis warns of long-term damage to UK investment and competitiveness.
The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 is set to restart with a new deep-sea mission over a decade after its disappearance. Read the latest on the renewed investigation.
The parents of a Colombian fisherman killed in a US airstrike have filed a formal human rights complaint. Exclusive details on the first legal challenge to Trump's anti-drug boat bombings.
A well-travelled flight attendant shares her five must-visit, budget-friendly destinations for 2026, from the Balkans to Central America. Get inspired for your next getaway.
Airbus A320 fleets are back in service after a critical software update, prompted by solar radiation fears, was completed faster than expected. Discover how airlines managed the disruption.
Airbus resolves a critical software issue affecting its A320 fleet, preventing widespread flight cancellations. The fix comes after the biggest recall in the company's history. Read the full update.
A major winter storm brought over a foot of snow to the US Midwest, causing a 45-car pile-up, a plane to skid off a runway, and thousands of flight delays over the busy Thanksgiving travel weekend.
UK passengers face limited travel disruption as airlines implement mandatory Airbus A320 software updates following safety directive. Check with your carrier for latest information.
Thousands of Airbus A320 aircraft require emergency software updates after solar radiation caused flight control issues. UK passengers warned of potential disruption as global aviation responds.
Thousands of Airbus A320 aircraft require urgent software updates after solar radiation vulnerability discovered. UK passengers face potential travel disruption. Check your flight status now.
Airbus mandates software updates for 6,000 jets after a sudden altitude drop on a JetBlue flight, linked to solar radiation. Potential travel disruption expected.
Global flight disruption looms as Airbus mandates software updates for 6,000 jets following a JetBlue incident linked to intense solar radiation. Discover the facts and travel impact.
Jetstar cancels domestic flights across Australia following a sudden global recall of Airbus A320 aircraft. Stay informed on the latest travel disruptions.