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Black Friday abuse crisis hits UK retail workers

As Black Friday begins, the Retail Trust reveals 77% of shop staff face intimidation. The charity urges shoppers to show respect with simple smiles and thank yous during the festive rush.

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.

Bunnings Faces Pressure to Ban Dogs From Stores

The beloved DIY chain Bunnings finds itself at the centre of a heated national debate as calls intensify to prohibit pets in stores following a series of concerning incidents. As opinions clash between animal lovers and safety advocates, we examine whethe

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.

Walmart CEO: AI reshaping retail jobs landscape

Doug McMillon warns that technological transformation is fundamentally changing job roles at Walmart, with automation and AI creating new positions while making others obsolete.

M&S shares suffer worst day since pandemic

Marks & Spencer shares experienced their sharpest decline since March 2020 after the retail bellwether warned of weaker profits, sending shockwaves through the UK retail sector.

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.

Carter's announces UK store closures and layoffs

Popular homeware retailer Carter's confirms sweeping store closures and layoffs across Britain, citing inflation, supply chain issues, and changing consumer habits as key factors.

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

Seasalt to open 30 new UK stores in major expansion

Popular Cornish fashion brand Seasalt is embarking on its biggest retail expansion yet, planning to open 30 new stores across the UK and create 350 jobs as demand for their colourful designs continues to grow.

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.

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