Sick leave among Whitehall civil servants has surged dramatically, with new data revealing a sharp rise in absences since Keir Starmer took office. Experts warn of a growing crisis in public sector health and productivity.
A striking junior doctor was urgently called back to work from the picket line to treat critically ill newborns, highlighting the strain on the NHS amid ongoing industrial action.
New research reveals the shocking impact of breakups on workplace productivity, with 36% of Brits admitting to taking sick days to recover from emotional trauma.
Hundreds of young children in China have been poisoned by lead exposure, with officials allegedly attempting to conceal the crisis. Parents demand answers as health risks escalate.
Proposed changes to statutory sick pay could save UK businesses up to £2bn annually, but unions warn of risks to low-paid workers.