Sacked for working from Egypt? Boss wins £61k
A British sales executive has been awarded over £61,000 in an unfair dismissal case after his employer fired him for working from a villa in Egypt without permission.
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I Ate The UK's Most Expensive £50 Fish & Chips
A food writer braves the UK's priciest fish and chips at a Mayfair restaurant. Was the gold-leaf-dusted, champagne-battered cod worth the staggering £49.95 price tag? We reveal the full, shocking verdict.
DWP begins reassessing thousands on sickness benefits
Major changes are coming for those on health-related benefits as the DWP launches a new 'Work Capability Assessment' review. Find out how it affects you and what you need to do next.
DWP Payments: Claim Up To £2,785 Support This Month
Thousands of UK households could be eligible for essential DWP support payments worth up to £2,785. Discover if you qualify for these crucial benefits and how to claim.
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.
Starbucks sued over 'racist' dress code banning Afro hair
Global coffee giant Starbucks is hit with a discrimination lawsuit after a former employee claims the company's dress code policy banned traditional Afro hairstyles, calling it 'racist' and 'degrading'.
Carer declared 'fit for work' and handed £1,800 council tax bill
A full-time carer from Wales is fighting a devastating double blow: being declared 'fit for work' and hit with a full council tax bill, pushing her family into financial crisis.
Firm fined £55k over 'unwise' office gender identity chat
A UK employment tribunal has delivered a landmark ruling, ordering an IT firm to pay over £55,000 in compensation after an employee was unfairly dismissed following 'unwise' office discussions about gender identity. The judge highlighted the severe risks
How to Tell Your Family About a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis is life-altering. This essential guide offers expert advice and practical strategies for having that difficult conversation with your loved ones, helping you to break the news with clarity, compassion, and strength.
Centrelink welfare payments to increase slightly from September
Over 4.7 million Australians receiving Centrelink support, including Age Pension and JobSeeker, will see a modest rise in their payments from 20 September 2025, following the latest CPI indexation.
Pensioners with health conditions could claim £407 weekly
Exclusive: Older Brits with arthritis, hearing loss or mobility issues could be eligible for a significant weekly boost to their State Pension through Attendance Allowance. Find out if you qualify.
DWP Attendance Allowance Changes Must Protect Pensioners
Major reforms to the benefit system could see Attendance Allowance devolved to councils, raising fears over postcode lotteries and support for elderly and disabled claimants.
Winter Fuel Payment 2024: Eligibility and Claim Guide
Millions of pensioners across the UK could be eligible for up to £600 in Winter Fuel Payments this year. Our comprehensive guide explains the new eligibility rules, payment amounts, and exactly how to claim this vital financial support to help with heatin
Love Is Blind S9 Reunion: Shocking Splits & A Baby Reveal
The Love Is Blind Season 9 reunion delivers jaw-dropping revelations, unexpected splits, and a dramatic update on the married couples. Get the full recap of the most shocking finale yet.
The Block Explodes: Betrayal and Record $50k Bid Stun Fans
Drama reaches fever pitch on The Block as a controversial body corporate decision sparks a furious fallout between the couples, while a stunning guest bedroom reveal sends one team's house value skyrocketing.
Summer newlyweds face £100 HMRC fines for missed deadline
Couples who tied the knot this summer risk an unexpected £100 fine from HMRC if they fail to notify the tax office about their change in marital status by the 5 October deadline. Here's how to avoid penalties.
Jet2's New Hand Luggage Rules: What You Must Know
Jet2.com has introduced a significant new cabin baggage policy. Here's everything UK travellers need to know about the new strict size rules, what's changed, and how to avoid costly airport charges.
Employment Tribunals Become 'Soap Opera' Through Online Access
A surge in public access to employment tribunals via online streaming is creating a new form of reality entertainment, raising serious ethical concerns for claimants and the legal process.
Carer's Allowance Scandal: Compensation Plans Revealed
Ministers are drawing up compensation plans for thousands of carers unfairly penalised for DWP overpayment errors. Exclusive details on the developing scandal.
Thousands to receive £749 monthly DWP payments
Major Department for Work and Pensions update means thousands could claim up to £749 extra per month through Attendance Allowance. Essential guide to eligibility and claiming.
Minister Slams Labour's 'Disastrous' Employment Bill Road to Ruin
Exclusive: Business Minister Andrew Griffith warns Sir Keir Starmer's planned employment reforms would cripple the economy with new taxes and burdensome regulations, binning the flexible system that has driven UK growth.
HMRC's Urgent Pension Tax Warning for Millions
A crucial HMRC update reveals a hidden pension tax trap affecting millions. Discover if you're at risk of unexpected tax charges and the immediate action you must take to protect your retirement savings.
1257L Tax Code: What It Means For Your UK Payslip
Millions of UK workers have a 1257L tax code. Our guide explains what it means, why you might have it, and the crucial signs that you could be paying too much tax.
Thousands missed £299 DWP cost of living payment - check eligibility
Exclusive investigation reveals how administrative errors and lack of awareness caused thousands of vulnerable households to miss out on essential government support during the cost of living crisis. Discover if you're eligible for backdated payments.
Arthritis sufferers could claim £407 monthly benefits
Thousands of pensioners with arthritis may be missing out on vital financial support. Discover how to claim PIP and Attendance Allowance benefits worth up to £407 per month.
Spurs guilty of job discrimination against Arsenal fans
A landmark employment tribunal has ruled that Tottenham Hotspur Football Club unlawfully discriminated against job applicants for being Arsenal supporters. The case reveals a shocking club policy of barring rivals' fans from roles at the Tottenham Hotspur
Texas Hit-and-Run: Search for Driver Who Injured Boy, 6
A desperate search is underway in Fort Worth, Texas, for a hit-and-run driver who critically injured six-year-old Liam Park. The young boy was struck while playing near his home, suffering severe injuries including a fractured skull and brain bleed. Polic
State Pension Shock: Millions Face New Tax Bills
Exclusive: Millions of UK pensioners are set to be dragged into the tax net for the first time as the state pension is projected to breach the personal allowance limit within years, in a major blow to retirement incomes.
Zero-Hours Contract Hell in UK Tourism Exposed
An exclusive insider account reveals the shocking instability and financial insecurity faced by zero-hours contract workers in Britain's tourism sector, exposing the human cost of precarious employment.
Boris Johnson's Lucrative Post-PM Earnings Spark Scandal
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is accused of profiting from his contacts after leaving Downing Street, earning millions through speeches and writings while still receiving a taxpayer-funded allowance.
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