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Royal Mail Fury: Dead Ladybirds and Ruined Wedding Suits

Outraged customers are demanding answers from Royal Mail after a catastrophic delivery failure left packages containing dead insects, mouldy food, and ruined wedding attire. The service has been branded an 'absolute disgrace'.

UK Sick Days Hit Record High Since 2008

New data reveals UK employees took a staggering 185.6 million sick days last year, the highest level since 2008. Experts point to a 'perfect storm' of post-pandemic health issues and NHS pressures.

Australia Post Suspends All US Mail Services

Australia Post suspends all mail and parcel services to the United States, citing 'elevated security screening' by US authorities. The move leaves customers and businesses in limbo with no timeline for resolution.

UK Workers Take Two Weeks Sick Leave Annually

Exclusive analysis reveals a surge in UK workplace absences, with stress and mental health cited as primary drivers. Discover the sectors hardest hit and the growing impact on the economy.

Trump's Plan to Purge Federal Workforce and Expand Power

Ex-President Donald Trump is reportedly planning a radical overhaul of the federal workforce, targeting thousands of non-partisan jobs for elimination in a dramatic expansion of presidential power, should he win a second term.

ConocoPhillips Axes 25% of UK Oil Workforce

US oil giant ConocoPhillips has announced deep cuts to its British operations, slashing a quarter of its UK workforce. The move signals a major shift in the North Sea energy landscape and raises concerns about the future of the region's oil industry.

Reform UK councillor in ice cream vote scandal

A Reform UK councillor in Hartlepool is under investigation by police after allegedly offering free ice creams to residents in exchange for their postal vote applications, in a shocking case of electoral malpractice.

Royal Mail Profits Double Under Kretinsky's Takeover

Under Daniel Kretinsky's ownership, Royal Mail reports a dramatic profit surge to £348m, marking a stunning turnaround for the former state monopoly and silencing critics of the controversial acquisition.

Gen X Most Vulnerable to AI Job Displacement, Study Reveals

Exclusive research from Access People shows Generation X faces the highest risk of AI-driven job displacement, with mid-career professionals in finance, law, and tech most vulnerable. Discover why this cohort is disproportionately affected.

Trump's Plan to Strip Protections from US Federal Workforce

Exclusive: The Trump administration is advancing a sweeping plan to strip job protections from thousands of federal employees, potentially reshaping the US government's structure and igniting a fierce political battle over the future of the American civil

Trump's Radical Plan: Dismantling US Federal Workforce

Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal the Trump administration's sweeping plans to aggressively restructure the US government, purge federal employees, and fast-track a controversial deregulation agenda, sparking fierce legal and political battles.

Oxford: AI Puts 8 Million UK Jobs at High Risk

Groundbreaking research from Oxford University reveals artificial intelligence could disrupt millions of British jobs, with white-collar professions facing the greatest threat from the AI revolution.

Royal Mail's Parent Firm Secures Major US Postal Contract

Exclusive: Royal Mail's parent company, IDS, secures a pivotal 7-year contract with the US Postal Service to handle stateside parcel deliveries, aiming to reverse fortunes after a bruising year of losses and industrial disputes.

Record Surge: UK Mothers Forced Out of Workforce

Exclusive data reveals a surging crisis as a record number of UK working mothers are being driven out of employment, with soaring childcare costs and inflexible workplaces blamed.

UK's Ticking Time Bomb: The Surge in Precarious Temp Work

Exclusive analysis reveals a hidden crisis in the UK labour market. A record shift towards temporary employment is creating a precarious workforce, threatening economic stability and worker rights. Discover the data behind the rise of the 'temp nation'.

Royal Mail Chaos: Major Delays Hit UK Parcel Deliveries

Royal Mail customers in Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Nottingham, and Edinburgh face significant parcel delays and disruptions due to operational issues at key mail centres. The service provider apologises and works on a resolution.

Half of UK Adults Fear AI Will Take or Alter Their Job

Exclusive polling data uncovers a nation on edge, with 50% of UK workers fearing artificial intelligence will either replace them or significantly change their role. Discover the demographics most at risk and the growing call for government action.

US Postal Service Halts All Deliveries: UK Impact

An in-depth look at the unprecedented suspension of US Postal Service deliveries, the reasons behind the crisis, and what it means for international mail, UK businesses, and online shoppers.

Trump's Second Term: Immigration Crackdown and Federal Job Cuts

Exclusive: The Trump administration has launched an aggressive opening salvo of its second term, signing executive orders to slash the federal workforce and enact the most hardline immigration policies in US history, sparking immediate legal and political

US Triggers Global Mail Crisis, Halts All Inbound Packages

Exclusive: The United States Postal Service has triggered an international mail crisis by ordering a halt on packages from Britain and other nations. This drastic move comes in response to former President Donald Trump's threat to withdraw from a key glob

NHS: Long-Term Sickness a 'National Emergency'

A stark NHS analysis reveals a surge in long-term illness is crippling the workforce, creating a 'sicknote culture' and pushing the economy towards a breaking point. Health leaders demand urgent government action.

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