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.
Exclusive investigation reveals how young people are increasingly using mental health conditions to avoid work despite government welfare reforms targeting the workshy.
Exclusive insight into the personal mantras and handwritten notes that fuelled Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith's mental preparation for the AFL Grand Final against Geelong.
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.
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.
An NHS doctor explains the mysterious 'almost-illness' feeling millions experience, detailing the three most common culprits and when it might signal something more serious.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage calls for a complete overhaul of the UK's welfare system, claiming it discourages work and fosters dependency. He targets 'sick note culture' and pledges to make employment more attractive than benefits.
Explosive details emerge as former Trump official Kash Patel reveals the FBI Director's reliance on 'embarrassing' crib notes during a high-stakes Congressional hearing on alleged politicisation within the Bureau.
An NHS nurse reveals two surprising and completely natural methods to reduce a high temperature in minutes. This expert advice could help you or your child feel better faster.
Gearbox Software releases a major update for Borderlands 3, directly addressing a long-standing and frustrating inventory bug that has plagued players since launch, alongside a host of other stability fixes and gameplay tweaks.
Home Secretary James Cleverly erupts in fury as migrants due for removal to Rwanda present last-minute medical notes, branding the tactic a 'sick joke' on the British public and the asylum system.
Exclusive: Harrowing audio messages left by killer Ian Howard before he stabbed his wife to death in a 'frenzied attack' have been disclosed for the first time, revealing his terrifying final words.
Veteran journalist Tom Utley reveals his astonishing record of just four sick days in half a century, attributing his robust health to ignoring conventional medical advice, enjoying daily crosswords, and embracing a contented life.
A secondary school teacher has remained on full sick pay for 16 years without returning to the classroom, costing taxpayers over £1 million and igniting a fierce debate on public sector sick leave reform.
A UK delivery driver reveals the brutal truth of working 70-hour weeks with no sick pay, pension, or job security. His story exposes the human cost of the gig economy.
Instagram fitness star Ali Holman faces a storm of outrage after being exposed for breeding and selling critically ill puppies from her Manchester home, with one dying just days after purchase.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces a radical crackdown on Britain's sick note culture, aiming to overhaul the welfare system and reduce the record number of people deemed unfit for work.
Exclusive: New DWP guidance reveals the specific health conditions most likely to qualify for extended sickness benefits. Discover if your condition could entitle you to longer financial support.
New data reveals UK employees took a staggering 185.6 million sick days last year, the highest level since 2008. Experts point to a 'perfect storm' of post-pandemic health issues and NHS pressures.
Exclusive analysis reveals a surge in UK workplace absences, with stress and mental health cited as primary drivers. Discover the sectors hardest hit and the growing impact on the economy.
Exclusive investigation reveals how 3.5 million self-employed workers are left financially vulnerable with no statutory sick pay protection amid rising illness rates.
A mother's dream family holiday to Turkey turned into a nightmare after they were placed in a 'filthy' hotel, leading to severe illness and a £25,000 financial blow. Exclusive details of the travel disaster.
In a bombshell interview, Labour's Wes Streeting declares the NHS 'broken' and vows to confront tough truths, including the need for private sector help and a crackdown on 'sick note culture', to save the cherished institution.
A Queensland company's controversial 'Sickie Burnout' competition, offering prizes for the most creative fake sick day excuses, has been condemned by unions and employers for encouraging workplace dishonesty and undermining genuine illness.
Pop icon Anastacia returns to the UK and Ireland for her first full-scale tour in over two decades, including a monumental show at London's OVO Arena Wembley following her historic sold-out performance in 2002.
Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim issues a startlingly brief 95-word programme note apologising to Manchester United fans and revealing his plan to fix the team's disastrous early-season form.
An Australian hospitality worker, sacked after his boss spotted him out on a sick day, exacted the ultimate revenge by purchasing the entire restaurant that fired him in a stunning turn of events.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law reinstating mandatory Covid-19 supplemental paid sick leave for employees, providing financial protection for those infected.
Epic Games takes Fortnite offline for scheduled maintenance to deploy the massive v29.30 update. Here's the exact downtime schedule and a sneak peek at the new content, gameplay changes, and bug fixes coming to the battle royale.
An Australian manager's 'disastrous' response to an employee's sick day text has ignited a firestorm of criticism online, with thousands branding the reaction as toxic and unprofessional.