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Labour U-turns on day-one workers' rights pledge

Labour government drops manifesto commitment for day-one unfair dismissal protection, now requiring six months' service. Business groups welcome change while unions express disappointment.

ADHD awareness linked to false self-diagnosis

A new study reveals ADHD education may cause young people to wrongly self-diagnose. Learn how balanced mental health awareness can prevent unintended harms and ensure resources reach those in genuine need.

UK Employers Face Hiring Crisis as Vacancies Soar

British businesses are grappling with an unprecedented employment crisis as job vacancies hit record highs while workers increasingly leave their roles, creating a perfect storm for employers across sectors.

UK Government Launches Workplace Sickness Review

The British government has initiated a comprehensive independent review to tackle the growing workplace sickness absence crisis, with potential reforms to the controversial 'fit note' system and support for long-term ill employees.

HMRC worker loses case over office return refusal

A tax office employee who refused to return to the workplace after Covid restrictions lifted has been ordered to repay thousands in a groundbreaking employment tribunal ruling that could set a precedent for flexible working disputes across Britain.

Adult ADHD: The Hidden Signs You're Missing

Groundbreaking research reveals why thousands of British adults are living with undiagnosed ADHD and how to recognise the subtle symptoms that often go unnoticed.

Anthony Hopkins criticised over ADHD remarks

Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins receives criticism from ADHD organisations after describing the condition as 'an excuse' during a recent interview, prompting mental health advocates to speak out.

Wetherspoon pays £25k for disability discrimination

JD Wetherspoon has been ordered to pay over £25,000 in compensation after a pub manager subjected an employee with cerebral palsy to humiliating treatment, in a landmark disability discrimination case.

ADHD Communication: 5 Phrases to Avoid

Discover the five common phrases that can be damaging when speaking to someone with ADHD, and learn the neurodiversity-affirming alternatives that foster understanding and support.

Supermarkets battle to hire autistic volunteer after mum's plea

In an extraordinary retail rivalry, Waitrose and Asda are competing to secure the services of 28-year-old Ben, an autistic volunteer, after his mother's emotional appeal went viral. Discover how this bittersweet employment battle is changing perceptions a

Unions gain weekly workplace access right

Trade unions secure landmark legal right to enter workplaces weekly for recruitment and organising, as business groups warn of productivity disruption and increased tensions.

Mini manager sues over boss's offensive pocket dial

A senior Mini Cooper manager is taking legal action against BMW after accidentally receiving a voicemail from her boss containing offensive remarks about her parenting and disabled child's sleeping arrangements.

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