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.
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Workers' rights bill passes but key battles lie ahead
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.
60 delivery drivers deported in Home Office crackdown
The Home Office is deporting 60 food delivery drivers for illegal work. Ministers push for tougher checks on platforms like Deliveroo. Read the latest on UK immigration enforcement.
DVSA Christmas and New Year test centre opening times
The DVSA has confirmed changes to driving and theory test centre hours over the festive period. Check the full list of dates to see if your test is affected.
Swinney: Scotland needs immigration for workforce
First Minister John Swinney mounts a robust defence of migration's economic benefits as support for Reform UK grows ahead of May's Holyrood election. Read his full argument.
Labour's strategy aims to lift 550,000 children from poverty
Labour's new child poverty strategy targets lifting 550,000 children above the poverty line by 2030, tackling the stark reality that most poor children now live in working families. Discover the plan's key measures.
171 arrests, 60 deportations in gig economy crackdown
UK authorities arrest 171 and deport 60 delivery drivers in a major immigration crackdown. Home Office targets illegal working to deter unlawful migration. Read the full details.
Pubs get 1am closing for World Cup knockouts
UK pubs can serve until 1am if England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirms the extension to boost the struggling hospitality sector.
Four-Day School Week Pilots Urged in England
Campaigners urge the government to allow schools to trial a four-day week to address the teacher recruitment crisis. Share your views as a parent or teacher in England.
Experts Redefine 'Feminised Work' in Modern Economy
Academics from the University of Southern Denmark argue a feminist view shows pay and conditions are tied to gender definitions. They challenge right-wing narratives, urging for equitable change.
Calls for four-day week trial in UK schools
A campaign group urges the Education Secretary to let schools pilot a four-day week for teachers to boost recruitment and wellbeing. Read the latest on the debate.
Four-day school week trials urged for England and Wales
Advocacy group calls for pilot of a four-day teaching week to tackle burnout and recruitment crisis. Could a shorter week improve teacher wellbeing and student outcomes?
Bog People: Working-Class Folk Horror Anthology Review
Discover Bog People, a powerful anthology of folk horror stories exploring class, hierarchy and inequality across England. Read our review of this compelling collection.
Reeves defends budget as working people face tax rise
Chancellor Rachel Reeves admits working people will pay more tax but defends budget choices. Read her full response to critics and economic forecasts.
Democratic Party Shifts Toward Economic Populism
The Democratic Party is unifying around Bernie Sanders-style economic populism, with James Carville now advocating for a $20 minimum wage and universal childcare. This shift could help Democrats win back working-class voters.
ATO call centre workers reveal shocking conditions
Exclusive investigation reveals outsourced ATO call centres face 125% staff turnover, poor pay and inadequate training, leading to deteriorating service quality for taxpayers.
Young GPs cutting hours despite NHS access plans
Exclusive analysis reveals just 1 in 13 early career GPs work full-time as stress and childcare push doctors to reduce hours. Discover why the NHS faces a staffing crisis.
WFH Heating Guide: Warmest Rooms Ranked
Discover which rooms retain heat best for remote workers facing rising energy bills. Our ranking reveals where to set up your home office to stay warm and save money this winter.
Edinburgh TV Festival could relocate from city
The prestigious Edinburgh TV Festival is considering leaving its historic home due to soaring costs and a drive to increase working-class representation in the television industry.
NHS Doctors' Strike: Veteran Exposes Pay Crisis
Retired consultant reveals junior doctors worked 80-100 hour weeks for 'pittance' as current strikes continue. Read why decades of being 'cheap labour' fuels NHS discontent.
Cat-Inspired Tip to Stay Warm Working From Home
As the UK faces a severe cold snap, discover a simple, cat-like trick to stay warm while working from home without increasing your energy bills. Stay cosy and save money.
Festive supermarket opening times for 2025
Don't get caught out this festive season. Our complete guide to Christmas and New Year opening times for Lidl, Aldi, Sainsbury's, and Tesco ensures you're prepared.
Japan PM's 2-hour sleep schedule raises work-life fears
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi survives on just 2-4 hours sleep nightly, prompting concerns about work-life balance in a nation struggling with overwork culture and karoshi deaths.
Lords: Hybrid Work Can Help Disabled People into Jobs
A House of Lords committee urges the government to promote hybrid working in back-to-work initiatives to help disabled people and carers access employment. Discover how flexibility could fix Britain's worklessness crisis.
London Office Vacancy Hits 15-Year High
Central London's office vacancy rate soars to 15-year high as hybrid working and economic pressures reshape the capital's commercial landscape. Discover which areas are hardest hit.
Eddie Marsan attacks acting class divide
Acclaimed actor Eddie Marsan condemns British TV and film industry's obsession with upper-class actors taking working-class roles, calling it 'cultural appropriation'.
Zohran Mamdani's Socialist Bid for NYC Mayor
Progressive firebrand Zohran Mamdani launches bold campaign for New York mayor, promising to challenge establishment politics and deliver transformative change for the city's working class.
WhatsApp Web crashes in major UK outage
Meta's messaging service WhatsApp experienced widespread disruption today as users across the UK reported being unable to send or receive messages via both mobile and desktop platforms.
London's Next Sunset: Your Complete Viewing Guide
Discover exactly when London will witness its next breathtaking sunset as daylight hours gradually increase. Our guide reveals the precise timing and best viewing spots across the capital.
London's 60-Minute Christmas Commute Miracle
Discover how London's transport network creates a magical Christmas window where commuters can actually get home in under an hour during December evenings.
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