BP axes paid breaks and holiday bonuses for staff
BP is scrapping paid rest breaks and most bank holiday premiums for 5,400 forecourt workers, offsetting a rise in the real living wage. Read the full story on the controversial move.
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Germany revives voluntary military service
German lawmakers approve a new recruitment drive targeting 18-year-olds, aiming to bolster defence capabilities. Discover the details of the plan and its European context.
UK beauty firm Mallows Beauty collapses into liquidation
Mallows Beauty, a multi-million pound British beauty brand, has entered voluntary liquidation, making 25 staff redundant and leaving creditors owed £1.9m. Read the full story.
Australian Caravan Maker Zone RV Enters Administration
Luxury caravan manufacturer Zone RV has entered voluntary administration, putting 250 jobs in doubt and leaving customers stranded just before Christmas. Read the full story.
UK Minimum Wage Rise: Millions to Get £975 Boost
Millions of UK workers will see a pay rise of up to £975 from April 2026 as the National Minimum Wage increases. Find out how much more you'll earn.
25-year-old chooses assisted dying after rare illness
Annaliese Holland, 25, shares her decision for assisted dying after a lifelong battle with a rare autoimmune disorder. Read her powerful story of pain and peace.
Santa Fe links minimum wage to rental affordability
Santa Fe becomes the first US city to directly tie minimum wage increases to rental costs, aiming to ensure workers can afford to live where they work. Discover how this groundbreaking policy works.
France introduces voluntary military service for youth
President Macron announces new 10-month voluntary military service for 18-19 year olds, aiming to strengthen France's defence capabilities against accelerating global threats. Read the full details.
Rachel Reeves' Budget: 12 Key Changes Revealed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a £15bn budget with major changes to benefits, taxes, wages, and NHS funding. Discover how the new policies affect you.
National Living Wage to rise to £12.71 an hour
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a 4.1% rise in the National Living Wage to £12.71, boosting pay for 2.7 million workers. Discover the full impact on low-paid employees and business concerns.
Reeves Budget: Tax Hikes and National Wage Increases
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her second Budget with tax rises to fill a public finance black hole. National Living Wage to increase to £12.71. Full details inside.
Reeves' Budget 2025: Pay rise for 2.7 million workers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils her autumn spending plan, focusing on wage increases and tackling the cost of living. Discover how the Budget affects you.
Reeves' Budget: Growth Drive and Tax Rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises the biggest growth drive in a generation while warning of tax rises to fix public finances. Full Budget details revealed.
Reeves Braces for Business Clash Over Budget Tax Rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces business backlash over minimum wage increases and wealth taxes in her make-or-break Budget. Will her cost-of-living measures balance the books?
Rachel Reeves' Budget Faces £20bn Gap and Labour Backlash
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils budget tackling cost of living crisis with minimum wage rises and tax increases, while battling to keep Labour MPs supportive amid £20bn spending gap.
UK Minimum Wage Rises to £12.71 for Millions
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a 4.1% minimum wage increase, benefiting 2.7 million workers. Young workers see the biggest rises as the government aims to improve living standards.
UK Minimum Wage Rises to £12.71 for Millions
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major minimum wage hike for 2.7 million workers from April 2025. Discover how the new rates will impact your pay.
Trampoline Park Closure Leaves Parties in Limbo
Jummps Indoor Trampoline Park on the Gold Coast enters voluntary administration, leaving pre-booked birthday parties cancelled and parents demanding refunds. Get the latest updates.
Guatemalan Woman's Body Returns After US Shooting
The body of María Florinda Ríos Pérez, a Guatemalan mother shot dead in Indiana, has been repatriated. Her family mourns as the suspect faces trial. Read the full story.
Unions Urge Chancellor for 'Living Standards Budget'
TUC calls on Rachel Reeves to tackle child poverty and boost wages in a budget focused on working households. New data reveals a £317 weekly pay gap after years of stagnation.
Labour's £20k asylum seeker bribe plan explained
Shabana Mahmood defends controversial plan to pay asylum seekers up to £20,000 to leave UK voluntarily. Could this Danish-inspired policy actually save taxpayers money?
Mahmood Considers Big Increase in Migrant Payments
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is considering a 'big increase' in financial incentives for migrants to return home voluntarily, defending the scheme as 'value for money' for taxpayers.
UK Workers Face 23-Year Wait for Wage Recovery
UK workers face devastating erosion of purchasing power as wages lag inflation. New analysis reveals it could take until 2044 to recover 2021 living standards. Read the full investigation.
Failed asylum seekers offered extra cash to leave UK
The UK Government plans increased cash incentives for failed asylum seekers to voluntarily depart. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's controversial reforms face internal party criticism. Share your views.
US Stand-Your-Ground Law Tested in Wrong Door Killing
A US homeowner faces manslaughter charges after shooting a cleaner who came to the wrong address. The case could test the limits of 'stand-your-ground' laws. Read the full story.
Homeowner charged after cleaner shot at wrong house
An Indiana homeowner faces voluntary manslaughter after allegedly shooting a cleaner who came to his door by mistake. The case raises questions on 'stand-your-ground' laws.
Indiana homeowner charged in fatal wrong door shooting
An Indiana homeowner is charged with voluntary manslaughter after shooting a house cleaner who came to the wrong door. The case tests the limits of stand-your-ground laws. Read the full report.
Charities boycott forced migrant volunteering plans
Over 320 UK charities condemn government plans to force asylum seekers to volunteer for settlement, calling the policy exploitative and un-British. Read their full response.
Dick Harris: Champion of Disability Rights Dies at 71
Dick Harris, a lifelong advocate for disability rights, has died aged 71. His work championed independent living and defied societal expectations. Read his inspiring story.
Firm gives staff early Real Living Wage pay rise
Eland Cables implements the Real Living Wage months ahead of schedule, giving employees a financial boost for Christmas. Discover how this decision benefits staff and business.
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