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Sitting Hurts Heart, Cocoa May Help - UK Study

Groundbreaking UK research reveals how prolonged sitting damages blood vessels and increases heart disease risk, while discovering cocoa flavanols may offer protective benefits for office workers and sedentary adults.

Uruguay rice workers' health crisis from pesticides

An alarming investigation reveals Uruguayan rice workers are suffering devastating health consequences from pesticide exposure, raising urgent questions about agricultural safety standards.

Workplace Habits That Make Colleagues Dislike You

Career expert reveals the common workplace behaviours that make colleagues dislike you - from energy vampires to credit stealers. Discover how to identify and eliminate these toxic traits.

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.

De Blasio partners with socialist for social worker programme

Ex-New York City mayor Bill de Blasio joins forces with state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani to create groundbreaking mental health response teams, aiming to transform emergency services and reduce police involvement in mental health crises.

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.

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.

Office Fitness: 10 Desk Exercises for Strength

Discover how UK office workers can combat sedentary work life with simple strength-building exercises you can do at your desk in everyday work attire. No gym kit required!

NHS nurse quits after 17 years: 'I give up'

A dedicated NHS nurse with nearly two decades of service has made the emotional decision to leave the profession, revealing the heartbreaking reality of Britain's healthcare crisis that pushed her to breaking point.

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.

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.

Northern Ireland NHS staff strike over pay dispute

Thousands of health workers across Northern Ireland have launched fresh strike action in an ongoing pay dispute, causing significant disruption to NHS services while political stalemate continues at Stormont.

Gardener crushed by quad bike on £2.5m estate

A gardener suffered life-changing injuries when he was crushed by a quad bike while spraying weedkiller without proper safety equipment or training on a wealthy couple's country estate, a court has been told.

UK mandates A-Level English for work visas

The UK government announces stricter English language requirements for work visas, raising the bar to A-Level standard in major immigration policy shift affecting thousands of applicants.

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.

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