Birmingham bin strike escalates with agency workers
Agency workers in Birmingham vote to join official bin strike picket lines from December 1, escalating the dispute over pay and jobs. Read the latest developments.
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Hundreds of NHS staff win improved terms after strike
Hundreds of low-paid NHS hospital staff secure better pay and conditions after strike action threat forces management to negotiate improved terms.
Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
Sudan's El Fasher Faces Humanitarian Catastrophe
Exclusive: The strategic city of El Fasher becomes epicentre of Sudan's brutal conflict as Rapid Support Forces encircle the last Darfur stronghold, with International Criminal Court launching war crimes investigation amid mass displacement and ethnic vio
Sudan's Catastrophe: Aid Workers Reveal Mass Starvation Horror
Exclusive testimony from frontline aid workers exposes the deepening humanitarian nightmare in Sudan, where civilians face mass starvation, systematic violence, and desperate escapes amid collapsing infrastructure.
US politicians spark outrage over British aid worker deaths
Republican senators Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz spark outrage with controversial tweets mocking the deaths of three British humanitarian workers killed in Israeli airstrike.
UK Aid Workers Targeted in Sudan Hospital Massacre
British humanitarian staff face execution-style killings in Sudan's escalating civil war as Rapid Support Forces intensify attacks on civilian infrastructure and aid operations.
Mississippi firm accused of trafficking Mauritian workers
A US federal lawsuit alleges a Mississippi-based company engaged in human trafficking by bringing workers from Mauritius under false pretences and subjecting them to exploitative conditions in New Orleans hotels.
Labour MP accuses government of betraying British workers
Shadow Minister delivers blistering critique of Conservative employment policies, claiming UK workers are being 'sold down the river' while government prioritises corporate interests over British jobs.
Home Office faces legal action over NI visa U-turn
The UK Home Office is confronting potential legal challenges after abruptly reversing visa decisions for Indian and Vietnamese workers in Northern Ireland, leaving families in limbo and raising questions about immigration policy consistency.
Germany recruits thousands of Romanian workers in Munich drive
Germany launches unprecedented recruitment campaign in Romania, aiming to fill thousands of skilled positions amid severe labour shortages across key industries.
Mbera Camp: Aid Cuts Threaten 140,000 Refugees
Exclusive report from Mauritania's Mbera refugee camp reveals how drastic funding cuts are pushing 140,000 Malian refugees to the brink of survival, with food rations slashed and essential services collapsing.
US Senate Passes Landmark Essential Workers Bill
In a historic move, the US Senate has approved the Essential Workers Bill, granting new protections and benefits to frontline employees who kept America running during the pandemic. Discover how this legislation will transform workers' rights.
Amazon accused of discriminating against pregnant, disabled workers
The online retail giant Amazon is confronting serious legal allegations of systemic discrimination against pregnant and disabled warehouse employees at its New Jersey facilities, with federal investigators uncovering troubling workplace practices.
Fair Work Agency risks failure without proper funding
The UK's groundbreaking Fair Work Agency, designed to protect vulnerable workers from exploitation, faces collapse without adequate resources and staffing, according to a damning report from the Work Foundation.
Thailand lets Myanmar refugees work amid shortages
In a landmark policy shift, Thailand grants work rights to Myanmar refugees as labour shortages bite and international aid dwindles, creating new economic opportunities for displaced people.
AI Predicts Imminent Famine in Gaza and Sudan
Groundbreaking artificial intelligence analysis reveals Gaza and Sudan are on the brink of catastrophic famine, with both regions expected to cross critical hunger thresholds within weeks.
Israel Suspends All Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
Israel suspends all humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza amid escalating tensions, raising international concerns about the worsening humanitarian situation in the besieged territory.
First Gaza Aid Convoy Arrives Via Rafah Crossing
Critical humanitarian aid begins flowing into Gaza through Rafah crossing as international mediators secure temporary access amid Israel's siege and escalating civilian crisis.
Workers file £3.5bn lawsuit as shares crash
Thousands of former employees file massive lawsuit against corporate bosses after being made redundant while executives cashed in lucrative bonuses, causing company shares to crash dramatically.
Gaza ceasefire fails to ease aid distribution crisis
Despite the recent truce with Israel, life-saving aid struggles to reach desperate civilians in Gaza City amid destroyed infrastructure and security concerns, creating a deepening humanitarian catastrophe.
Judge blocks Trump's unpaid worker recall during shutdown
A California federal judge delivers a major blow to the Trump administration, blocking their controversial move to recall federal employees without pay during the government shutdown.
Charity workers face 'abhorrent' abuse epidemic in UK
Shocking new report reveals charity staff across Britain are experiencing unprecedented levels of violence and threats, prompting demands for immediate government action to safeguard frontline workers.
First Aid Trucks Cross Into Gaza Amid Fragile Ceasefire
UN World Food Programme convoys deliver critical humanitarian supplies to Gaza as temporary ceasefire holds, offering hope to devastated civilian population.
Youth unemployment crisis deepens in UK job market
New analysis reveals young Britons face the worst employment prospects in decades, with rising joblessness and stagnant wages creating a perfect storm for Generation Z.
MPs target TikTok over UK 'union-busting' claims
Cross-party politicians demand investigation into TikTok's alleged suppression of workers' rights and union recognition efforts at their UK offices.
Charity demands 'Thank Your Bin Workers Week'
A leading UK charity is campaigning for an annual celebration week to recognise the vital work of refuse collectors and street cleaners who keep our communities clean.
Philippines halts worker deployments to Israel
Manila takes decisive action to protect overseas workers as Middle East tensions reach boiling point, suspending all new deployments to Israel.
Lammy scraps employment tribunal fees permanently
Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirms government will not reintroduce controversial employment tribunal fees, protecting workers' access to justice in significant policy reversal.
Trump's ICE recruitment raids target migrants via deceptive ads
Exclusive investigation reveals how Trump administration used deceptive advertising to lure undocumented workers into ICE raids, raising serious ethical and legal concerns about immigration enforcement tactics.
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