Labour U-turns on day-one workers' rights pledge
Labour government drops manifesto commitment for day-one unfair dismissal protection, now requiring six months' service. Business groups welcome change while unions express disappointment.
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Labour U-turns on day-one unfair dismissal plans
The UK government abandons day-one unfair dismissal protection, opting for a six-month qualifying period. Find out how this impacts workers and businesses.
Seaton's Christmas Magic: A Festive Devon Getaway
Discover Seaton, a charming Devon seaside town that transforms into a Christmas card scene with festive markets, a Polar Express tram, and enchanting light displays. Plan your perfect winter escape.
Ex-police sergeant pays £12k after failed discrimination case
Former Met Police sergeant Sonny Kalar ordered to pay £12,000 legal costs after employment tribunal dismisses all 271 discrimination allegations. Read the full ruling details.
Quit Your Job With No Notice? Expert Explains
A recruitment expert reveals the legal and financial consequences of quitting your job without notice. Discover your rights and what employers can and cannot do.
Alaska's polar night plunges town into 66-day darkness
Utqiaġvik, Alaska, enters its annual 66-day polar night. Discover how residents survive the continuous darkness and extreme cold. Learn their unique coping strategies.
Beast from the East Weather Phenomenon May Return
The sudden stratospheric warming event that triggered the 2018 'Beast from the East' could recur, bringing potential for colder, wintry conditions to the UK later this month. Read the latest forecast.
Labour's WFH plan risks 'years of litigation'
A House of Lords report warns Labour's right to work from home reforms could overwhelm tribunals with lawsuits over flexible working requests and home accidents.
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.
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.
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.
Arctic Blast Threatens Record US Cold Snap
A massive Arctic air mass is sweeping across the United States, threatening to bring dangerously frigid temperatures weeks ahead of schedule. Meteorologists warn this early winter blast could shatter records and create hazardous conditions from the Rockie
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.
AI targets working-class jobs first, research reveals
New research reveals artificial intelligence is disproportionately impacting working-class occupations, with ChatGPT and similar technologies transforming Britain's employment landscape.
Britain's Youth Job Crisis: Skills Gap Leaves Generation Behind
New research reveals a deepening crisis in Britain's job market as young workers struggle with inadequate training and rising unemployment, creating a 'lost generation' in the workforce.
Antarctica ice collapse irreversible, sea levels to rise
Groundbreaking research reveals Antarctica's ice sheets have passed a critical tipping point, threatening irreversible sea level rise that could reshape coastlines worldwide within decades.
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 explorer survives 24-hour Arctic swim after capsizing
Incredible survival story of British adventurer who swam for 24 hours in freezing Arctic waters after his boat capsized during solo expedition
Impossible Life Discovered Beneath Arctic Ice
Groundbreaking research uncovers mysterious marine organisms flourishing in complete darkness under Arctic sea ice, challenging everything we thought we knew about polar ecosystems.
Rachel Reeves: Christmas job vacancies show major improvement
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces significant improvement in UK job vacancies as Labour's economic strategy shows early success ahead of Christmas season.
Rayner's Employment Bill: Economic Threat Warning
Investment Minister Andrew Griffith sounds alarm over Labour's proposed employment reforms, claiming they could cripple UK business flexibility and economic recovery.
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
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.
ASDA hires autistic man let go by Waitrose after years volunteering
In a powerful move for workplace inclusion, ASDA has hired an autistic man who was unexpectedly released by Waitrose after years of dedicated volunteering, sparking important conversations about neurodiversity in retail.
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.
Apple and Google face UK employment tribunal claims
Tech giants Apple and Google confront employment tribunal claims from former UK employees alleging systematic discrimination and unfair dismissal practices.
Fair Work Commission slams Perth employer for wage theft
Western Australia's Fair Work Commission uncovers systematic underpayment of Perth worker, exposing deliberate wage theft and compliance failures in shocking employment case.
Waitrose sacks autistic worker for family assistance
Supermarket giant Waitrose faces backlash after dismissing an autistic employee for seeking family assistance during stressful shifts, sparking outrage over disability discrimination.
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.
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