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Medieval peasants had more sick leave than UK workers
Shocking research reveals medieval peasants on some estates had better sick leave entitlements than modern UK workers, with up to a year off. Discover how historical benefits compare to today's workplace rights.
MPs protest UK paternity leave with dad jokes debate
MPs use dad jokes in Parliament to highlight UK's inadequate paternity pay creating class and geographic divides. Only 9.5% of claimants earn below average wage.
I'm A Celeb's Highest-Paid Stars: £1.5m Fees
Discover the staggering fees paid to I'm A Celebrity stars, from Nigel Farage's £1.5m to Coleen Rooney's record payday. Find out who earned the most in the jungle.
Business Chief Demands Sick Note System Overhaul
Former John Lewis chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield calls for urgent reform of UK sick note culture, warning it's pushing people out of work and burdening the NHS.
UK Sick Leave Crisis: 44% More Workers Off Ill
Britain faces a growing workplace health crisis as long-term sickness absence soars, with business leaders warning of economic consequences and calling for urgent government action.
Australia's Parental Leave Revolution: Historic Family Reforms
Australia unveils groundbreaking changes to parental leave policies, offering more flexibility and support for working families in the most significant overhaul in decades.
Influencer slammed for hospital dance with sick dad
TikTok star Athena Paris faces furious backlash after posting inappropriate dance videos from her father's hospital room, sparking outrage across social media platforms.
Teacher on sick leave investigated over TV cooking shows
A comprehensive investigation has been launched after a secondary school teacher, officially on long-term sick leave, was discovered appearing as a contestant on multiple television cooking programmes, raising serious questions about sick pay regulations
Vet's 5 Critical Signs Your Cat Needs Help
An experienced veterinarian shares the subtle warning signs that indicate your feline friend needs urgent medical attention. Learn to decode your cat's behaviour before it's too late.
Anna Maxwell Martin slams 'pathetic' parental leave rules
Bafta-winning actress Anna Maxwell Martin delivers scathing critique of UK parental leave policies, calling current provisions 'absolutely pathetic' and demanding urgent reform.
Met Police officer suspended over sick leave revelry
A Metropolitan Police officer has been removed from duty after being filmed dancing on tables and downing shots while signed off sick, raising serious questions about conduct standards.
Council worker spied on sick colleague using doorbell camera
A Westminster City Council employee has been suspended after allegedly using a neighbour's Ring doorbell to monitor a colleague on sick leave, raising serious questions about workplace surveillance and privacy rights.
Sick Hedgehog Rescue: Your Essential Guide
Discover exactly what to do when you find an unwell hedgehog in your garden, including vital signs to look for and expert advice on providing emergency care.
Real Living Wage Jumps to £12 - 460,000 Workers Benefit
Over 460,000 British workers are celebrating a significant pay rise as the Real Living Wage increases to £12 across the UK and £13.15 in London, offering financial relief during the cost of living crisis.
Exercise With Flu? Doctors Reveal Surprising Truth
New medical research challenges conventional wisdom about exercising while ill. Discover when physical activity could help recovery and when it might be dangerous.
Get 52 Days Holiday Using Clever Leave Tricks
Discover how UK workers can strategically book annual leave to maximise time off in 2025, turning minimal leave days into extended breaks throughout the year.
Expert Recovery Foods: Chefs & Doctors Reveal Secrets
Discover the surprising go-to remedies that culinary experts and medical professionals swear by for fighting illness and curing hangovers. From bone broth to fermented foods, learn the science-backed recovery secrets.
Teacher wins £140K in harassment case over sick leave
A dedicated teacher has won a substantial £140,000 settlement after facing workplace harassment from council officials who questioned her legitimate sick leave following major surgery.
Countries Paying People Up to £72K to Relocate
Discover how countries worldwide are paying people to relocate, from Italian villages to Swiss towns offering substantial financial packages to boost their populations.
Working dad anxiety: 50% fear requesting parental leave
New research reveals 50% of working fathers remain nervous about requesting equal parental leave, despite legislation changes. Discover the barriers preventing true workplace equality.
Hangover Sickies Cost UK £4 Billion Annually
New research reveals how post-drinking sick days are costing the UK economy billions annually, with younger workers most affected by alcohol-related absenteeism.
Job Coaches in GP Surgeries Amid Sick Leave Crisis
Controversial new government initiative places employment advisors in doctor's surgeries to help long-term sick patients return to work, sparking backlash from health charities warning about risks to vulnerable individuals.
Youth anxiety claims undermine benefits crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals how young people are increasingly using mental health conditions to avoid work despite government welfare reforms targeting the workshy.
Britain to be worst G7 economy in 2025, OECD warns
A damning OECD forecast predicts Britain will be the weakest economy among G7 nations next year, with growth projections slashed amid persistent inflation and political stagnation.
Bulldogs' Ugle-Hagan takes indefinite mental health leave
Western Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan steps away from AFL indefinitely to focus on his mental wellbeing, with the club's full support.
Farage condemned over plan to abolish indefinite leave to remain
Nigel Farage is under fire from political rivals and migrant groups after proposing to abolish the UK's indefinite leave to remain system, a move critics label 'cruel and economically damaging'.
Farage demands indefinite leave for EU nationals
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage calls for an end to the 'hostile environment' for EU citizens, urging the government to grant them permanent residency rights in a major policy shift.
Police officer accused of faking sickness to referee football
A West Midlands Police officer is under investigation for allegedly calling in sick to work while refereeing football matches, and then asking for records of the games to be deleted.
Farage accused of stoking 'hate for foreigners' in ILR row
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faced fierce criticism in Parliament after suggesting migrants with indefinite leave to remain shouldn't feel secure, sparking accusations of divisive rhetoric from Labour MPs.
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