PIP Award Reviews Extended from April to Tackle Backlog
Major DWP changes from April 2026 will see PIP review periods extended to 3-5 years for most claimants, aiming to slash the Work Capability Assessment backlog. Learn what it means for you.
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DWP PIP changes from April: What you need to know
Major DWP reforms will extend PIP award review periods to up to five years from April 2026, aiming to slash the Work Capability Assessment backlog and boost face-to-face assessments. Discover how this affects claimants.
Office vs Home: The Work Model Dividing UK Workers
The debate over office returns intensifies as data shows hybrid work boosts productivity. Discover why flexible policies are key to employee retention and wellbeing in the UK.
Bulgaria's First Digital Nomad Visa Opens for Applications
Bulgaria has officially launched its inaugural digital nomad visa, offering a new route for remote professionals. Learn the eligibility criteria, income requirements, and application process.
How to Work from Home with a Demanding Dog
A new remote worker's plea for help with a distracting dog sparked a wave of advice from fellow pet owners. Discover the simple routines and boundaries that can restore your productivity and your pet's calm.
How to work from home with a demanding dog
Struggling to focus while your dog wants to play? Discover simple, effective strategies from remote workers who have mastered the work-from-home routine with their pets. Read their advice now.
Record 7,000 NHS staff sacked in 'zero tolerance' drive
A record 7,000 NHS staff were dismissed last year as Health Secretary Wes Streeting's 'zero tolerance' policy on poor performance takes effect. Explore the data and the debate over NHS performance management.
Australia's 'Right to Disconnect' Law Now in Force
Australia's landmark 'right to disconnect' legislation is now active, protecting millions from after-hours work contact. Discover what this means for employees and employers nationwide.
$240k Office Job vs $120k Remote: TikTok Debate
A viral TikTok question on choosing a high-salary office job versus a lower-paid remote role has sparked a fierce generational debate. Discover the arguments and what it reveals about modern work values.
DWP to triple face-to-face benefit assessments from 2026
The DWP announces a major shift, tripling in-person PIP and Work Capability Assessments from April 2026. Claimants must prepare for new rules and longer review periods. Learn what this means for you.
PIP benefit reviews extended to five years in DWP shake-up
Millions face major changes as DWP lengthens PIP review periods from nine months to five years, aiming to save £1.9bn and clear assessment backlogs. Read the full details.
Universal Credit assessment cancellations data revealed
New figures show thousands of benefit claimants have faced cancelled Work Capability Assessments. Get the latest on the DWP and Maximus response.
Ryan Serhant opens up about work addiction and withdrawals
Real estate mogul Ryan Serhant confesses to work 'addiction' and experiencing withdrawals when he tries to switch off, a key theme in the new season of his Netflix show 'Owning Manhattan'. Read his candid interview.
114,000 claimants waiting for DWP health assessments
DWP minister Stephen Timms has disclosed that 114,000 benefit claimants are awaiting a Work Capability Assessment. Find out what happens if your appointment is cancelled.
Japan PM's 'Work, Work, Work' Named 2025 Catchphrase
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's 'work, work, work, work and work' pledge is named 2025's top catchphrase, sparking debate on overwork culture. Discover the full story.
Hybrid work benefits women's mental health most
A major 20-year study reveals hybrid working significantly improves women's mental wellbeing, more than men's. Employers urged to adopt flexible policies. Read the full analysis.
Japanese PM's 'Work, Work, Work' wins Catchphrase of the Year
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's relentless slogan 'Work, Work, Work' has been crowned 2025's most popular catchphrase, reflecting a national drive for economic revival. Discover the story behind the phrase.
Senate Inquiry into Work From Home Rights Launched
A Senate inquiry will examine granting Australians the legal right to work remotely two days a week, a move that could reshape the nation's workplaces. Discover the implications.
Reeves Abolishes Work From Home Tax Breaks
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends tax relief for home workers from April 2025. Discover how this new policy affects your finances and the government's push for office returns.
Brits spend 9 months of life on work travel
UK workers dedicate over nine months of their lives to work-related travel. Discover how commuting impacts British employees and find better work-life balance solutions.
University HR chief resigns over remote work comments
Adelaide University's Deputy Vice-Chancellor Paula Ward resigns following backlash after suggesting staff working from home were taking 'four-day weekends'. Discover the full story behind the controversial remarks.
Brewery offers £1,000 bonus for Christmas Day work
A UK brewery is making headlines by offering staff a staggering £1,000 bonus to work on Christmas Day, sparking debate about festive work compensation.
Cyprus pays Brits £74k to relocate and work remotely
Discover how a stunning Mediterranean island is offering British professionals massive financial incentives to relocate, including cash grants, travel expenses, and sun-drenched remote working opportunities.
UK's unpaid housework worth staggering £1.3 trillion annually
Groundbreaking research reveals British women bear the brunt of unpaid household labour, with the total value dwarfing many traditional economic sectors and highlighting persistent gender inequality.
Most UK jobseekers fail to get permanent work via agencies
New research reveals over half of UK jobseekers fail to secure permanent employment through private agencies, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of the government's back-to-work programmes.
Home Office vs Workplace: The Career Impact Revealed
New research reveals the hidden costs of remote work versus office life, with surprising findings about productivity, promotion prospects, and mental wellbeing in post-pandemic Britain.
Attic discovery cures work stress for UK professional
Discover how one British professional found an unexpected solution to chronic work stress hidden in their attic, revolutionising their evening routine and mental wellbeing.
Work From Home vs Office: The Productivity Truth
New research reveals surprising truths about remote work productivity versus traditional office environments, challenging long-held assumptions about where we work best.
Workaholic Warning Signs: Are You Addicted to Work?
Discover the hidden signs of work addiction and learn how to recognise if your career dedication has crossed into dangerous territory. Expert insights reveal the psychological and physical toll of workaholism.
Government clamps down on council four-day weeks
Ministers take unprecedented action to block South Cambridgeshire's pioneering four-day working week, sparking a major debate about the future of work in UK local government.
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