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NHS Strike Escalation Threat Over Outsourcing Plans

Exclusive: The UK government faces imminent NHS strike escalation as unions vow to combat plans replacing striking staff with outsourced workers, potentially prolonging the largest walkout in health service history.

NY halts Hyundai business over child labour scandal

New York Governor Kathy Hochul takes a stand against Hyundai's alleged use of child labour in its US supply chain, suspending all state business with the automotive giant pending a thorough investigation.

Coles Abandons Cage-Free Egg Pledge in Stunning Backflip

Australian supermarket titan Coles has stunned shoppers and animal welfare advocates by abruptly abandoning its high-profile pledge to stop selling caged eggs by the end of 2023, citing industry-wide supply shortages.

UK Car Production Crashes to Lowest Level Since 1980s

UK car manufacturing output nosedived in 2023, hitting a multi-decade low. Brexit trade barriers and a crippling global semiconductor shortage are blamed for the steepest annual decline in production since the 1980s.

Queensland trucking company collapses after 23 years

A major Queensland transport company with a 23-year history has entered liquidation, collapsing with massive debts and leaving dozens of employees without jobs in a severe blow to the region's freight industry.

Sushi Ginger Shortage As Peru Crop Fails

A severe ginger shortage, triggered by devastating weather in Peru, is threatening the iconic pink pickled slivers served with sushi worldwide, forcing restaurants to ration supplies and consider alternatives.

Civilian Workers Indicted Over Pearl Harbour Fuel Leak

US Justice Department brings charges against two civilian operators for alleged negligence leading to a massive jet fuel leak from the World War II-era Red Hill facility, contaminating the water supply for 93,000 residents in Hawaii.

Doctor's Guide to Mounjaro's Embarrassing Side Effects

An NHS weight loss expert explains the 'Ozempic burp' and other embarrassing gastrointestinal side effects of drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, why they happen, and practical strategies to manage them effectively.

Trump Tariffs Threaten UK Ozempic and Mounjaro Supplies

Former President Trump's proposed tariffs could severely restrict UK supplies and drastically increase prices for diabetes and weight-management medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, creating a new healthcare crisis.

UK Car Production Surges 10% on EV and Export Demand

UK car manufacturing roared back to life in February with a 10% year-on-year increase. Driven by soaring demand for electric vehicles and robust exports, the industry signals a strong recovery, though domestic market challenges remain.

AI Reveals Tokyo's Apocalypse if Mount Fuji Erupts

A chilling AI simulation reveals the catastrophic impact a major eruption of Mount Fuji would have on Tokyo and global supply chains, forecasting chaos, ash-covered streets, and economic paralysis.

NHS Crisis Forces Record Numbers to Go Private

Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in Britons turning to private medical care, driven by unprecedented NHS waiting times and a perceived 'postcode lottery' for treatment. This investigation uncovers the human cost of the healthcare crisis.

Kmart Australia Faces Legal Action Over Forced Labour Links

Australian retail giant Kmart is under fire as a prominent legal firm launches unprecedented action, alleging the company failed to adequately address modern slavery risks within its supply chain, potentially linking its products to forced labour.

Kmart Australia Sued Over Modern Slavery Act Breaches

Australian retail giant Kmart is being taken to federal court by the regulator, accused of failing to adequately investigate and address modern slavery risks within its sprawling global supply chain, in a landmark legal test of the country's 2018 legislat

NHS Scotland Staff Sickness Hits 10-Year High

Exclusive analysis reveals NHS Scotland's staff sickness rates have soared to their highest level in 10 years, with 18 out of 18 health boards reporting increased absenteeism, raising alarm about workforce burnout and patient care.

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