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Care home wheelchair users perish in boat tragedy

Exclusive court testimony reveals how disabled care home residents, including several in wheelchairs, met their tragic fate during a catastrophic boat excursion that turned deadly on the water.

US Senate Passes Landmark Essential Workers Bill

In a historic move, the US Senate has approved the Essential Workers Bill, granting new protections and benefits to frontline employees who kept America running during the pandemic. Discover how this legislation will transform workers' rights.

Fair Work Agency risks failure without proper funding

The UK's groundbreaking Fair Work Agency, designed to protect vulnerable workers from exploitation, faces collapse without adequate resources and staffing, according to a damning report from the Work Foundation.

Lydia Bright: Foster care system is broken

Former TOWIE star Lydia Bright opens up about her personal experience in foster care and calls for urgent reform to support vulnerable children across the UK.

Workers file £3.5bn lawsuit as shares crash

Thousands of former employees file massive lawsuit against corporate bosses after being made redundant while executives cashed in lucrative bonuses, causing company shares to crash dramatically.

Charity workers face 'abhorrent' abuse epidemic in UK

Shocking new report reveals charity staff across Britain are experiencing unprecedented levels of violence and threats, prompting demands for immediate government action to safeguard frontline workers.

Scotland to sponsor foreign care worker visas

John Swinney's administration launches landmark visa scheme to tackle Scotland's social care staffing shortages, directly challenging Westminster's immigration policies.

Australia's Aged Care Overhaul Cuts Waiting Lists

Australia's aged care sector undergoes transformative changes as new government reforms dramatically reduce waiting times while grappling with soaring demand from an ageing population.

Charity demands 'Thank Your Bin Workers Week'

A leading UK charity is campaigning for an annual celebration week to recognise the vital work of refuse collectors and street cleaners who keep our communities clean.

Care home patient chokes to death on jam doughnut

A damning report reveals shocking safety failures after a care home resident with swallowing difficulties died from choking on a jam doughnut, prompting urgent calls for reform in elderly care standards.

Dementia patient wins £60k care negligence case

A vulnerable dementia patient who developed a delusional belief that a female visitor was her daughter has received substantial compensation after the care home failed to protect her mental wellbeing.

Aged Care Patients Blocking Thousands of Hospital Beds

A shocking new report reveals Australia's healthcare system is at breaking point as aged care and disability patients occupy hospital beds for months, costing taxpayers millions and delaying urgent care.

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