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Lidl's 2025 Christmas party food from £1.20

Lidl launches its 2025 Christmas party food range with prices from £1.19. Discover new festive treats and returning favourites perfect for hosting without breaking the bank.

Dunelm's Affordable Christmas Wreaths From £7

Discover Dunelm's stunning collection of festive wreaths starting at just £7. From traditional pine to disco ball designs, find the perfect Christmas decoration for your home.

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.

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.

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

Ultimate Supermarket Christmas Food Guide 2024

Discover the best supermarket Christmas food and drink offerings for 2024, from show-stopping mains to decadent desserts, ensuring your holiday celebration is both delicious and effortless.

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

Santa sacked from Lapland UK for being 'too jolly'

A Father Christmas performer was unexpectedly dismissed from the magical Lapland UK attraction for being excessively cheerful and immersive in his role, sparking controversy just weeks before Christmas.

Manager sued after missing congratulatory WhatsApp message

A London property manager is taking her former employer to an employment tribunal, alleging discrimination after being dismissed for failing to send a congratulatory WhatsApp message on the company's one-year anniversary.

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