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Judge's 'So What?' Verdict in Unfair Dismissal Case

An employment tribunal ruled Paula Smith was unfairly sacked after her wife's hammer attack on their boss. The judge's blunt two-word summary questions the trust's reasoning. Read the full story.

2026 Fashion Trends: From Poetcore to Cloud Colours

Discover the key fashion trends for 2026, from the romantic 'Poetcore' aesthetic to Pantone's 'Cloud Dancer' colour and the return of 80s maximalism. Learn what's in and what's out for your wardrobe this year.

UK Becomes Europe's Hybrid Work Capital

Britain leads Europe in hybrid work roles, with 42% of job ads offering home-working. Discover how this trend is reshaping the UK's employment landscape and the battle for talent.

Your 2025 Favourites: What They Say About You

From nostalgic TV to viral gadgets, the things Brits loved most in 2025 offer a surprising mirror to our collective psyche. Discover what your top picks reveal about you.

3 Finance Trends Set to Shape 2026

From AI advice to pension dashboards, discover the key personal finance trends predicted for 2026 that will impact how Britons save, invest, and plan for the future.

Festive Food Trend: Cooking With Your Christmas Tree

Move over, prosecco crisps. The UK's latest festive food fad involves cooking with your Christmas tree. We tested recipes from cured fish to ice cream. Discover the edible conifer trend and its surprising history.

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.

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.

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