8 Bizarre New Year's Eve Traditions Worldwide
Discover eight of the world's most unusual New Year's Eve customs, from Ecuador's scarecrow burnings to Italy's furniture tossing. Find out how other cultures ring in the new year.
Discover eight of the world's most unusual New Year's Eve customs, from Ecuador's scarecrow burnings to Italy's furniture tossing. Find out how other cultures ring in the new year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sir Keir Starmer's government scraps a key manifesto pledge on unfair dismissal protection. Plus, Putin's peace terms for Ukraine and the latest Ashes news.
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.
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 abandons manifesto pledge for day-one unfair dismissal protection, now requiring six months' service. Business groups welcome change while unions express disappointment.
Labour government drops manifesto commitment for day-one unfair dismissal protection, now requiring six months' service. Business groups welcome change while unions express disappointment.
The UK government abandons day-one unfair dismissal protection, opting for a six-month qualifying period. Find out how this impacts workers and businesses.
The government has abandoned plans to give workers unfair dismissal rights from day one in a major compromise with business leaders. Read the full details of this policy reversal.
Senior firefighter Simon Bailey lost his unfair dismissal claim after failing to challenge colleagues who used the outdated term 'fireman' towards a female colleague. Read the full tribunal findings.
Labour waters down flagship workers' rights bill, replacing day-one unfair dismissal protection with a six-month threshold after business pressure. Read the full details.
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.
Ministers drop day-one unfair dismissal protection in a major U-turn. The revised Employment Rights Bill sets a new 6-month qualifying period. Read the full story.
A decorated firefighter lost his unfair dismissal claim after being disciplined for not challenging colleagues who used the term 'fireman'. The case followed a sexual harassment tribunal involving a female colleague. Read the full story.
A software developer lost his unfair dismissal claim against AIG after eating a full meal during the virtual hearing. Discover the full story behind this extraordinary employment tribunal case.
A Glasgow financial adviser has won his unfair dismissal claim after being sacked over alleged misconduct following a boozy work meal at a Marco Pierre White restaurant. Read the full employment tribunal details.
A Woolworths manager, 63, sacked for sending 'I love you' messages to a colleague, 29, loses his unfair dismissal claim. The Fair Work Commission ruled his conduct was misconduct.
Ex-Premier League referee Howard Webb appears in employment court as former WSL official Lisa Benn alleges unfair dismissal and career damage by PGMOL. Follow the developing legal battle.
A former Centrelink employee wins £33,000 compensation after being forced to resign during mental health crisis. Read the full Fair Work Commission ruling details.
Hundreds of Starbucks workers launch unfair labour practice strike across US cities amid contract negotiations stalemate. Union calls for customer boycott.
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.
A tax office worker unfairly dismissed after raising COVID safety concerns during lockdown wins employment tribunal case against HMRC in precedent-setting ruling.
The Australian woman convicted in the deadly Leongatha mushroom lunch case files appeal, claiming oppressive questioning and jury irregularities compromised her trial.
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.