New Parental Leave Rules Put 'Dignity Back at Heart of Work'
Major UK employment reforms grant day-one parental leave and enhanced bereavement rights, offering flexibility to 1.5 million parents. Discover the new worker protections.
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Labour's Parental Leave Reforms Put Dignity at Work
Prime Minister Keir Starmer hails landmark Employment Rights Act, granting 1.5 million parents new flexibility and day-one unpaid leave. Discover the full impact on UK families and businesses.
Crown Casino staff strike at midnight on NYE over pay
Hundreds of Crown Melbourne casino workers will strike from 10pm on New Year's Eve, protesting a proposed two-tier pay system. The action threatens to disrupt celebrations. Read the full story.
Undocumented Filipino Healthcare Workers Live in Fear of ICE
Undocumented Filipino healthcare workers in the US, vital to the system, live in fear of ICE arrests. This report explores their stories and the historical context of their migration.
Fight Back: Your Essential UK Shopping Rights Explained
Consumer expert Martyn James reveals the common lies retailers tell to avoid refunds and your legal rights to fight back. Know your rights on returns, missing parcels and faulty goods.
Key workers offered 19% off gift cards before Christmas
Teachers, carers, healthcare and charity staff can save up to 19% on popular gift cards via Discounts for Teachers. A timely financial lifeline for essential workers this Christmas.
Labour's 2025 Record: Childcare, Wages & Rail Reform
Despite low poll ratings, Keir Starmer's government has delivered major policy wins in 2025 on childcare, minimum wage, and renters' rights. Discover the untold story.
Starmer-linked think tank pushes to scrap workers' rights agenda
Influential Labour Together think tank proposes axing most of Angela Rayner's employment reforms, sparking internal party row. Read the full details and analysis.
Labour Think-Tank Criticises Rayner's Workers' Rights Agenda
Labour Together, the think-tank behind Keir Starmer's leadership, privately criticised Angela Rayner's Employment Rights Act, calling for 80% of its regulations to be scrapped. Read the internal rift details.
Labour think tank urges scrapping workers' rights reforms
A think tank pivotal to Keir Starmer's leadership calls for the abolition of most of Angela Rayner's employment reforms, sparking internal Labour tensions. Read the full analysis.
New UK workers' rights on sick pay, zero-hours pass into law
Labour's flagship employment rights bill has passed, introducing major reforms on zero-hours contracts, sick pay, and parental leave from 2026. Unions hail a 'generational shift'.
Historic Workers' Rights Bill Passes, Becomes Law
The Employment Rights Bill, granting day one sick pay and banning exploitative zero hours contracts, has passed Parliament. Discover what this historic upgrade means for you.
Rayner: Work 'through the night' to pass workers' rights
Angela Rayner urges Parliament to sit through the night to pass Labour's Employment Rights Bill, as Lords' delays threaten manifesto promises. Key concessions made on unfair dismissal.
Business groups urge passage of Employment Rights Bill
Six major business organisations have called on Parliament to pass Labour's flagship Employment Rights Bill before Christmas, despite unresolved issues over unfair dismissal compensation caps.
US Restaurant Staff: Immigrant Kitchen Workers Speak Out
A powerful new report reveals the harsh realities for immigrant restaurant staff in the US, detailing exploitation and the fight for fair treatment. Read their stories.
Unfair dismissal rights start 2027 after Rayner deal
UK workers will gain unfair dismissal rights after six months from 1 January 2027. Angela Rayner secured the accelerated date after talks with ministers. Read the full story.
Rayner pushes for faster workers' rights after Labour climbdown
Angela Rayner challenges the Government to speed up its watered-down employment bill. MPs will vote next week on her amendment to bring 'day one' unfair dismissal protection forward to 2026.
Rayner leads push to speed up workers' rights bill
Angela Rayner leads backbench effort to accelerate workers' rights reforms after peers block bill. Read the latest on the Employment Rights Bill delays and amendments.
Starmer U-turn on workers' rights sparks Labour fury
Sir Keir Starmer faces Labour rebellion after scrapping day one unfair dismissal rights. Ministers deny manifesto breach as backbenchers erupt in fury. Read the full details.
Rowson cartoon targets Labour's workers' rights policy
Martin Rowson's latest political cartoon delivers sharp criticism of Labour's workers' rights manifesto, questioning Keir Starmer's commitment to change. See the analysis.
Government abandons day-one unfair dismissal protection
Ministers drop key Labour manifesto pledge for employment rights reform. Workers' unfair dismissal protection delayed to six months. Share your views on this policy reversal.
Labour waters down workers' rights bill
Labour faces backlash after scaling back its flagship Employment Rights Bill, reducing unfair dismissal protection from day one to six months. Discover the full details.
Labour faces backlash over workers' rights U-turn
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson defends the government's decision to delay unfair dismissal rights, insisting the Employment Rights Bill remains a major upgrade. Read the latest.
Labour accused of betrayal over workers' rights U-turn
Sir Keir Starmer faces backlash from Labour backbenchers after abandoning day-one unfair dismissal protection. Read the full story on the government's manifesto breach.
Labour faces backlash over workers' rights U-turn
Labour government drops day-one unfair dismissal protection from employment bill, sparking accusations of manifesto breach and union anger. Read the full analysis.
Labour U-turn on workers' rights sparks backlash
Sir Keir Starmer faces internal anger after abandoning manifesto pledge for day-one unfair dismissal protection. Read the latest on the Employment Rights Bill controversy.
Labour MPs revolt over workers' rights U-turn
Sir Keir Starmer confronts backbench anger after abandoning day-one unfair dismissal protection. Labour MPs brand move a 'manifesto breach' and 'complete betrayal' of workers.
Labour U-turns on day-one workers' protection
Labour abandons manifesto pledge for day-one unfair dismissal protection, now requiring six months' service. Business groups welcome change while unions express disappointment.
Labour U-turns on day-one workers' rights pledge
Labour government drops manifesto commitment for day-one unfair dismissal protection, now requiring six months' service. Business groups welcome change while unions express disappointment.
Labour U-turns on day-one unfair dismissal plans
The UK government abandons day-one unfair dismissal protection, opting for a six-month qualifying period. Find out how this impacts workers and businesses.
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