Greece approves controversial 13-hour work day law
Greece's parliament has passed a contentious labour reform allowing 13-hour work days and 6-day weeks, sparking fierce debate about workers' protections versus economic growth.
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Elderly sleep on mouse-infested mattresses in care homes
Disturbing investigation reveals elderly care home residents forced to sleep alongside mice nesting in mattresses as facilities face closure across the UK.
Foot model sues production company over unpaid work
A professional foot model has launched a groundbreaking lawsuit against Flashy Feet Productions, claiming systematic underpayment and deceptive business practices in the niche modelling industry.
Toxic UK immigration debate driving away care workers
Britain's hostile political debate on immigration is causing a dangerous exodus of overseas care staff, putting the entire social care system at risk of collapse.
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.
Tomorrow I Leave: The heartbreaking cost of care work
This poignant film exposes the emotional toll on care workers sacrificing their personal lives, offering a raw portrayal of Britain's undervalued care sector.
Anais Gallagher slammed over 'nepo baby' comments
Noel Gallagher's daughter Anais sparks controversy after defending her privileged position in fashion industry while admitting to unpaid work arrangements.
Australia's Aged Care Crisis: Human Cost Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals the devastating human impact of Australia's failing aged care system, with Greens Senator Penny Allman-Payne demanding urgent government action.
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.
IRS Workers Forced Back Without Pay in Shutdown
Nearly 90,000 IRS employees face financial uncertainty as they're ordered back to work without pay during the US government shutdown, creating a payroll nightmare ahead of tax season.
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.
US Government Shutdown Forces Workers Without Pay
Hundreds of thousands of US federal employees face working without pay as government shutdown begins. Essential services continue while political stalemate threatens economic stability.
Secret filming exposes abuse at dementia care home
Secret filming reveals systematic neglect and mistreatment of dementia patients at a Somerset care facility, prompting urgent regulatory action and family outrage.
Care CEO nominated for award amid neglect scandals
Shocking investigation reveals care home CEO up for national honour while company faces allegations of severe patient neglect and safety failures across multiple facilities.
Care staff face jail for lying about pensioner's death
Three care workers admit to covering up circumstances surrounding elderly resident's death from wheelchair fall complications in shocking care home scandal.
Care pay talks abandoned as sector crisis deepens
Exclusive: The National Joint Council has walked away from negotiations to improve poverty pay for care workers, sparking outrage across the sector as staffing crisis worsens.
Labour unveils pay boost and reform for England's care sector
The Labour government announces transformative plans to tackle England's care crisis with significant pay increases and a new national negotiating body, marking the biggest reform in decades.
Social Care Crisis: 1 in 3 Workers Plan Exit
Shocking new figures reveal nearly a third of social care staff in England are considering quitting within the next two years, threatening to collapse an already strained system.
UK Hybrid Working Crumbles as Office Mandates Return
New data reveals a sharp decline in UK hybrid working, with employers enforcing strict office returns. Discover the impact on salaries, job satisfaction, and the future of flexible work arrangements.
Ohio Landscaper Killed in Argument Over Unpaid Work
A tragic dispute over unpaid landscaping services in Ohio turned deadly, resulting in the fatal stabbing of 53-year-old Christopher Michael Key. The suspect, 52-year-old Douglas M. Mowris, has been charged with murder.
UK's Unpaid Carers Denied Vital Support in Postcode Lottery
Exclusive: A damning new report reveals a 'devastating postcode lottery' is failing the UK's 5.4 million unpaid carers, leaving them isolated and without vital respite. Discover the human cost of the crumbling social care system.
UK Social Care System At Breaking Point - Report Warns
A devastating report reveals Britain's adult social care system is at breaking point, with chronic underfunding and staff shortages leaving vulnerable adults at risk. Experts warn of a 'deepening crisis' requiring urgent government action.
1.5 Million Brits Now Full-Time Unpaid Carers in Crisis
Exclusive analysis reveals a staggering 12% surge in full-time, unpaid carers across the UK, with over 1.5 million people now providing round-the-clock care for loved ones, highlighting a growing social care crisis.
Millennials lose £34bn to unpaid overtime shock
Exclusive investigation reveals young workers are sacrificing £11,400 each in free labour as unpaid overtime epidemic sweeps across UK industries.
Britain's Elderly Care Crisis: When Will Politicians Act?
As the UK's aged care system reaches breaking point, families and carers are demanding urgent political action. This investigation reveals why meaningful reform is being delayed and what must change.
Nuns Evicted From Care Home After Six Decades
In a poignant turn of events, an order of nuns running a cherished care home in Chigwell, Essex, face eviction after six decades of service. The Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary must return to their convent, leaving residents and the local c
UK's Top Social Work Universities 2025 League Table Revealed
The Guardian's 2025 league table uncovers the best UK universities for Social Work degrees. Discover which institutions excel in teaching quality, graduate prospects, and student satisfaction in this crucial field.
Children's care home costs hit £320,000 per year in England
Exclusive: The average annual cost for a children's care home place in England has reached £319,680, pushing local authorities to breaking point and forcing desperate measures to protect vulnerable youth.
Unclaimed Children's Coats Reveal UK Care System Crisis
An exclusive investigation uncovers the poignant tale of unclaimed children's coats in UK care systems, revealing a silent epidemic of loneliness and the urgent need for foster families.
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