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Neighbour demands £35,000 in property boundary dispute

A Warwickshire couple's dream home turns into a financial nightmare after their neighbour demands £35,000 for a garden wall built on disputed land. The shocking property dispute reveals how boundary confusion can cost homeowners thousands.

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.

HMRC worker refuses office return, blames union

A UK tax office worker's refusal to return to the office post-lockdown sparks legal battle, with union advice at the centre of the controversy. Exclusive details on the employment tribunal case.

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.

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.

British nanny accused of stealing from New York family

A wealthy New York couple's dream of hiring a British nanny turns into a financial nightmare as they accuse Barbara Molnar of stealing luxury goods and misrepresenting her qualifications in a shocking Hillsdale case.

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

BBC antiques expert's neighbour dispute nightmare

Distinguished BBC antiques dealer Adrian Higham reveals how a bitter neighbour dispute over parking and noise has transformed his peaceful £800,000 Surrey home into a daily battle, with police interventions and council complaints becoming routine.

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.

Woolworths slammed over 'dystopian' job application process

A young job seeker's shocking experience with Woolworths' automated hiring system has gone viral, revealing what critics call a 'dehumanising' and overly complex application process that's leaving applicants frustrated and empty-handed.

Autistic man's unpaid Waitrose work sparks fury

A 21-year-old autistic man has been working unpaid at Waitrose for 18 months through a government scheme, raising serious questions about disability employment rights and exploitation.

Westpac ordered to allow work-from-home in landmark case

In a landmark employment decision, Westpac banking group has been ordered to allow flexible working arrangements after a senior employee won her case against returning to the office full-time. Discover how this ruling could reshape workplace policies acro

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