Public Sector Jobs & Pay Growth Outstrip Private Firms
Official data reveals a widening gap: public sector employment and wages surge while private sector faces decline. Explore the political fallout and reform pledges.
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Washing-Up Liquid as Pest Control: A Gardener's Guide
Discover if a DIY washing-up liquid spray really works on houseplant pests like aphids and spider mites. Learn the safe method to avoid leaf scorch and when to seek stronger solutions.
Resident Doctors Reject Offer, Strike Goes Ahead
Resident doctors in England will strike after rejecting the government's offer, citing a critical jobs crisis and real-terms pay cuts. Read why they demand respect and action.
Met Police staff strike on NYE over pay dispute
Metropolitan Police staff, including call handlers, will strike for 25 hours on New Year's Eve, threatening emergency response delays. Unite union blames pay freeze and inferior conditions.
Doctors vote for 5-day Christmas strike
Tens of thousands of NHS doctors will strike for five days before Christmas after rejecting a last-minute government deal. The BMA union cites a 20% real-terms pay cut since 2008. Read the full story.
Man arrested after Heathrow pepper spray suitcase robbery
A man is in custody after a suitcase robbery involving pepper spray at Heathrow's Terminal 3 left 21 people needing medical treatment. Read the latest on this shocking airport incident.
Child among 21 hurt in Heathrow Terminal 3 pepper spray attack
A three-year-old girl was among 21 people treated after a suitcase robbery and pepper spray attack at Heathrow's Terminal 3 car park. One man arrested. Full details and witness accounts.
Heathrow Pepper Spray Assault: Police Search for Suspects
Police are searching for suspects after a pepper spray assault at Heathrow's Terminal 3 car park. One man is in custody, several victims hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries. Follow live updates.
Heathrow Arrest After Pepper Spray Incident at Terminal 3
A man is in custody after a group used pepper spray in a Heathrow car park, injuring multiple people. Travel disruption continues. Read the latest updates.
Heathrow Pepper Spray Attack: One Arrest, Terminal 3 Open
Armed police responded to a pepper spray assault in a Heathrow Terminal 3 car park. One man arrested, victims hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries. Read the latest updates.
Arrest after Heathrow Terminal 3 car park pepper spray attack
A man has been detained by police following an alleged assault involving a form of pepper spray at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 3 car park. Read the latest updates on this developing incident.
Pepper spray attack at Heathrow Terminal 3 car park
Armed police arrested a man after multiple people were assaulted with a form of pepper spray in a Heathrow Airport car park. Terminal 3 remains open. Click for the latest updates.
UK Finance: Tech Giants Must Help Stop £629m Fraud Epidemic
UK Finance chief warns fraud is a 'national security issue', with 66% of scams starting online. Banks spend £38bn on compliance but tech platforms must do more.
Australian Skydiving Instructors Strike Over Pay
Skydiving instructors in three Australian states have walked out in a historic strike over pay and conditions, disrupting flights during the busy festive season. Read the full story on the industrial action.
Skydiving instructors strike in unprecedented action
Skydiving instructors across the UK are staging an unprecedented strike today, halting operations at major tourism sites. Meanwhile, the government receives a crucial US review on the Aukus submarine pact. Follow our live blog for the latest updates.
Man jailed for 40 months after stealing nurse's identity
A man who stole a nurse's identity to work in care homes across the North East has been jailed for 40 months. Ashton Guramatunhu's fraud earned him nearly £173,000. Read the full investigation details.
Fake nurse jailed for £170k fraud
A man who posed as a registered nurse, fraudulently earning over £170,000, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full details of the case.
UK agency workers denied millions in holiday pay
A UK staffing agency failed to pay temporary workers their full holiday pay, withholding millions. Discover the legal breach and its impact on workers' rights.
New Vaccine Trial After 2024 Whooping Cough Outbreak
A new nasal spray vaccine trial begins in the UK following a deadly 2024 whooping cough outbreak. Learn the symptoms and why this development is crucial for public health.
Health Secretary accuses BMA of 'juvenile delinquency'
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has accused the British Medical Association of behaving like 'moaning minnies' after resident doctors announced a Christmas strike. Read the latest on the NHS pay dispute.
Lush's New Christmas Body Sprays Impress Fragrance Expert
Lush Cosmetics has launched three new body spray scents for Christmas, including the romantic 25:43. Our fragrance expert reveals why they offer exceptional longevity and festive appeal.
Thames Water to decide on £2.5m executive payouts
Thames Water's remuneration committee will meet next week to decide on controversial £2.46m retention payments to senior managers as the utility fights for survival. Read the latest on the crisis.
UK's 3p Pay-Per-Mile Road Tax to Start in 2028
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new 3p-per-mile road charge for electric and hybrid vehicles from April 2028. Find out how much you'll pay and what it means for the future of driving.
From puppy scam victim to fraud-fighting app founder
After losing £500 to a fake golden retriever breeder, Kate Margolis co-created Petproov. The app verifies sellers to combat rising UK puppy fraud, which has cost victims over £1 million.
UK Boss Sold Counterfeit Plane Parts, Grounding Flights
A UK company director has pleaded guilty to a global fraud involving counterfeit aircraft engine parts, leading to hundreds of grounded flights. Full story on the aviation safety scandal.
Star Wars actor quits Ahsoka over single mother pay dispute
Claudia Black reveals she won't return for Ahsoka season 2 as Disney 'could not support a single mom' with a salary to film in London while based in LA. Read her full statement.
A&O Shearman's top staff take home £43m after merger
Senior figures at the newly merged law giant A&O Shearman shared a £43.3m payout in the year following its creation. Discover the financial details and strategic implications.
Black Friday 'Spray and Pay' Parcel Scam Warning
Criminals are exploiting Black Friday shopping confusion with fake delivery texts. Learn how to spot the 'spray and pay' fraud and protect your bank details this Christmas.
East London Christmas bin strikes announced
Refuse workers in Waltham Forest announce 13 days of Christmas strikes in a dispute over pay. Discover the dates and how households will be affected.
Amazon's Technofeudalism: The New Economic Order
Yanis Varoufakis argues Amazon's cloud dominance creates a technofeudal system. Discover how workers and activists are fighting back in the Make Amazon Pay campaign.
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