Instacart pays $60m in FTC settlement over fees
Grocery delivery giant Instacart settles with the FTC for $60 million over misleading fees and free trial charges. The company also faces a separate pricing probe. Read the full details.
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CDC ends universal hepatitis B vaccine at birth recommendation
The CDC has formally dropped its blanket recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth, advising individualised decisions for low-risk infants. Discover the implications.
BBC to fight Trump's £7.5bn lawsuit over edited clip
The BBC vows to defend against Donald Trump's $10bn defamation suit over a doctored Panorama clip, despite warnings legal costs could hit £75m. Explore the high-stakes legal battle.
Trump sues BBC for £7.5bn over Panorama speech edit
Donald Trump sues the BBC for up to £7.5bn, alleging a Panorama documentary used a misleading edit of his Capitol speech. The case claims defamation and Florida trade violations.
Trump sues BBC for $10bn over doctored Panorama speech
Donald Trump launches a massive $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC for allegedly doctoring his speech in a Panorama documentary. Get the latest on this major legal battle.
Business urges Lords to pass workers' rights bill
Six major UK employer groups warn Conservative peers that blocking Labour's workers' rights bill risks a hard-won compromise on unfair dismissal. Parliament must act before Christmas.
CDC panel rejects RFK Jr's Hepatitis B vaccine claim
A CDC advisory committee has formally dismissed Robert F. Kennedy Jr's claim linking the Hepatitis B vaccine to liver disease, stating there is no supporting evidence. Read the full report.
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 pushes to speed up workers' rights Bill
Angela Rayner will table an amendment to bring forward a key part of Labour's workers' rights Bill after peers scrapped the day-one unfair dismissal pledge. Read the latest on the parliamentary stand-off.
Angela Rayner leads push to speed up workers' rights
Angela Rayner returns to front-line politics, tabling an amendment to accelerate key workers' rights reforms. She aims to bring stronger protections forward to 2026. Read the full story.
Rayner to speed up workers' rights bill with new amendment
Angela Rayner will table an amendment to accelerate the implementation of key workers' rights reforms, aiming to bring forward protections for millions by 2026. Discover the political battle unfolding.
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.
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 accused of betrayal over workers' rights U-turn
Labour faces internal fury after ditching day-one unfair dismissal protection. Ministers defend the six-month compromise as unions vow to fight the decision. Read the full story.
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 abandons day one unfair dismissal pledge
Sir Keir Starmer faces a backbench revolt after ditching a key manifesto promise on workers' rights. Discover the details of the policy reversal and the fallout.
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.
Ministers abandon day-one unfair dismissal protection
The UK government has scrapped plans for day-one protection against unfair dismissal. Workers will now need six months of service to claim, a reduction from two years. Read the full details.
Starbucks workers strike in 25+ US cities on Red Cup Day
Hundreds of Starbucks workers launch unfair labour practice strike across US cities amid contract negotiations stalemate. Union calls for customer boycott.
Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
Erin Patterson Appeals Mushroom Poisoning Conviction
The Australian woman convicted in the deadly Leongatha mushroom lunch case files appeal, claiming oppressive questioning and jury irregularities compromised her trial.
ULEZ Auto Pay Blunders: Drivers Wrongly Fined Thousands
Exclusive investigation reveals how Transport for London's automated payment system is wrongly penalising compliant drivers, with one motorist facing £9,600 in incorrect charges.
DPD drivers claim revenge sackings over pay cut protests
Delivery giant DPD faces allegations of systematically firing drivers who spoke out against significant pay reductions, raising concerns about workers' rights in the gig economy.
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