Work Christmas party disasters: Black eyes, bosses' beds & P45s
Metro readers share their most cringe-worthy office festive party mistakes, from punch-ups and ill-advised flirting to wardrobe malfunctions and disciplinary action.
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UK Life in 2035: The AI Revolution in Healthcare, Work & Law
By 2035, Artificial General Intelligence could transform UK daily life. From AI GPs and robot lawyers to 15-hour work weeks, discover the profound changes ahead for healthcare, justice, and leisure.
Future-Proof Your Career: 3 Essential Human Skills
As AI reshapes the workplace, human skills like critical thinking and communication are your key to career growth. Discover the three skills to master in 2026.
Northern Line Bank branch night closures until May
Midweek Northern Line closures from January will impact after-work travel for four months. Check before you travel and plan your journey.
HSBC Chair Invested in Collapsed Tax Avoidance Scheme
HSBC's new chair, Brendon Nelson, lost money in an unregulated biofuel investment scheme marketed for tax avoidance. The scheme collapsed, wiping out millions. Read the full investigation.
Why Office Christmas Parties Feel Like Mandatory Work
As the festive season looms, many UK workers dread the obligatory office party. We explore why forced socialising with colleagues feels like an extension of the workday.
Christmas Leave: Should It Be Compulsory?
Two UK professionals debate forced festive shutdowns. Does mandatory leave boost productivity or infringe on personal choice? Discover the arguments for and against.
Ex-OnlyFans star now helps men beat porn addiction
A former adult content creator on OnlyFans pivoted to mindful content, quadrupling her earnings to £22k/month while helping lonely men overcome porn addiction. Discover her unique approach.
Dog groomer's heart stopped for 7 minutes due to work stress
Courtney Stocks, a 22-year-old dog groomer from Ilkeston, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest linked to a hidden heart condition and work-related stress. Her father's CPR saved her life.
Museum climate programme 'obstruction dressed as education'
A Queensland Museum education programme sponsored by Shell is under fire for allegedly omitting fossil fuels as the primary cause of climate change in its teaching materials. Advocacy group demands review.
Young people risk benefits in new £820m work scheme
Nearly a million young people on Universal Credit must engage with new intensive support or face sanctions. The £820m plan aims to tackle rising NEET figures. Read the full details.
Youth on benefits face sanctions in new work scheme
Young people on Universal Credit will be offered jobs in construction and hospitality. Those who refuse could lose benefits. The £820m scheme starts Spring 2026.
Kitchen sex school teaches women to dominate men
A professional dominatrix runs intimate classes from her home, teaching curious women the realities of BDSM for £200 a session. Discover the surprising truths behind the fantasy.
Gen Z's workplace anxieties revealed in new UK study
A new UK study reveals Gen Z's workplace fears: telephobia, small talk & early starts. Experts share survival tips for younger workers to thrive in the office. Read the guide now.
Trump Strategy: Europe Faces 'Civilisational Erasure'
A new US National Security Strategy outlines a dramatic 'America First' foreign policy shift, warning Europe could be 'unrecognisable' due to migration. Read the key details.
Six Great Reads: Future Trains & Wallaby Hunts
Explore six compelling long reads, from a visionary train journey and the search for 'Sky Boys' to the surprising hunt for wallabies in the English countryside. Discover these stories now.
Coroner warns landlord after baby's death in mouldy flat
A coroner has urged a property firm to act on damp and mould after an inquest into the death of six-month-old Abdullah Ali in Hackney. The family's flat had knee-high black mould.
Obituary: Glenys Thomas, social work pioneer, dies at 87
Tribute to Glenys Thomas, a Birmingham-based social work educator and activist who dedicated her life to challenging injustice, from Algeria's refugee camps to Greenham Common.
Zipcar to close UK operations, exit London by year-end
Zipcar is shutting its UK business, removing its shared fleet from London streets. We explore the impact on communities and the future of car-sharing in Britain.
Britain's Decade-Long Crisis of Hope Deepens
A profound loss of hope is gripping Britain as rising costs and structural failures trap the young and middle class. Record numbers are leaving. Read the analysis.
Luxury £1,150 Beauty Box for £199.99 This Christmas
The Face the Future Festive Sparkle Edit beauty box offers 25 luxury products worth £1,150 for just £199.99. Our review reveals the best skincare and haircare gifts for Christmas.
Save £50 on No7 Skincare Bundle at Boots
Boots has slashed the price of the No7 Ultimate Skincare Collection Gift Set from £85 to £38. Shoppers praise the 'miracle' results, with one saying her skin looks photoshopped.
Future Fund CEO questioned over $20k hotel stay
Future Fund CEO Raphael Arndt faces parliamentary scrutiny over a $20,000 hotel stay for a staff member on a US 'scoping trip'. Watch the video and read the full report.
British Politics Stuck in the Past, Paralyzed by Fear
Analysis reveals how fear of the future has left UK politics trapped in past debates, stifling progress on major challenges. Discover the roots of this national paralysis.
Future Fund's £20k Business-Class Hotel Scouting Trip
Australia's Future Fund faces scrutiny after spending £20,000 on a business-class trip for a former assistant to scope US hotels. Read the full investigation into the sovereign wealth fund's expenses.
Trump Administration Announces 60-Day Immigration Pause
The Trump administration has ordered a 60-day halt on new immigration visas, a move officials claim will protect American jobs. Critics argue it's a political manoeuvre. Read the full analysis.
Human washing machine costs £300,000
A Japanese firm plans to sell a futuristic human washing machine for nearly £300,000. The device cleans and dries users in 15 minutes using microscopic bubble technology. Read more about this luxury innovation.
Selby: Snooker will survive without O'Sullivan
Mark Selby discusses the unique atmosphere Ronnie O'Sullivan brings to snooker and why the sport will thrive after his eventual retirement. Read his full analysis.
Future Combat Air System threatened by Dassault-Airbus row
The €100bn Future Combat Air System (SCAF) faces collapse due to strained relations between Dassault and Airbus. Safran CEO reveals political will remains to salvage the 6th-generation fighter project. Read the latest.
70/30 Parenting: A Less Stressful, Happier Family Life
Discover the 70/30 parenting philosophy adopted by a former GLAMOUR editor. Learn how aiming for 'good enough' 70% of the time reduces burnout and creates a healthier, more realistic family dynamic for UK parents.
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