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ECHR Questions UK on Shamima Begum Citizenship Decision
The European Court of Human Rights challenges the UK's 2019 decision to strip Shamima Begum of citizenship, citing trafficking concerns. Read the latest developments.
UK Property Hotspots 2025: Plymouth, Stafford, Wigan Lead Growth
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow and butter sizes
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
Crown Casino staff strike at midnight on NYE over pay
Hundreds of Crown Melbourne casino workers will strike from 10pm on New Year's Eve, protesting a proposed two-tier pay system. The action threatens to disrupt celebrations. Read the full story.
Undocumented Filipino Healthcare Workers Live in Fear of ICE
Undocumented Filipino healthcare workers in the US, vital to the system, live in fear of ICE arrests. This report explores their stories and the historical context of their migration.
Birth Keepers: The Radical Movement Changing UK Maternity
A new podcast investigates the 'Birth Keepers', a growing movement of unregulated birth workers in the UK. Explore the risks, the motivations, and the complex debate around autonomous childbirth.
Fight Back: Your Essential UK Shopping Rights Explained
Consumer expert Martyn James reveals the common lies retailers tell to avoid refunds and your legal rights to fight back. Know your rights on returns, missing parcels and faulty goods.
Key workers offered 19% off gift cards before Christmas
Teachers, carers, healthcare and charity staff can save up to 19% on popular gift cards via Discounts for Teachers. A timely financial lifeline for essential workers this Christmas.
2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Labour's 2025 Record: Childcare, Wages & Rail Reform
Despite low poll ratings, Keir Starmer's government has delivered major policy wins in 2025 on childcare, minimum wage, and renters' rights. Discover the untold story.
EHRC Chair: Anti-Migrant Rhetoric Harms British Citizens
The new head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission warns toxic migration debate harms ethnic minority Britons and urges UK to stay in the European Convention on Human Rights. Read the full story.
Starmer-linked think tank pushes to scrap workers' rights agenda
Influential Labour Together think tank proposes axing most of Angela Rayner's employment reforms, sparking internal party row. Read the full details and analysis.
Labour Think-Tank Criticises Rayner's Workers' Rights Agenda
Labour Together, the think-tank behind Keir Starmer's leadership, privately criticised Angela Rayner's Employment Rights Act, calling for 80% of its regulations to be scrapped. Read the internal rift details.
Labour think tank urges scrapping workers' rights reforms
A think tank pivotal to Keir Starmer's leadership calls for the abolition of most of Angela Rayner's employment reforms, sparking internal Labour tensions. Read the full analysis.
Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
New UK workers' rights on sick pay, zero-hours pass into law
Labour's flagship employment rights bill has passed, introducing major reforms on zero-hours contracts, sick pay, and parental leave from 2026. Unions hail a 'generational shift'.
Historic Workers' Rights Bill Passes, Becomes Law
The Employment Rights Bill, granting day one sick pay and banning exploitative zero hours contracts, has passed Parliament. Discover what this historic upgrade means for you.
Rayner: Work 'through the night' to pass workers' rights
Angela Rayner urges Parliament to sit through the night to pass Labour's Employment Rights Bill, as Lords' delays threaten manifesto promises. Key concessions made on unfair dismissal.
Business groups urge passage of Employment Rights Bill
Six major business organisations have called on Parliament to pass Labour's flagship Employment Rights Bill before Christmas, despite unresolved issues over unfair dismissal compensation caps.
US Restaurant Staff: Immigrant Kitchen Workers Speak Out
A powerful new report reveals the harsh realities for immigrant restaurant staff in the US, detailing exploitation and the fight for fair treatment. Read their stories.
Unfair dismissal rights start 2027 after Rayner deal
UK workers will gain unfair dismissal rights after six months from 1 January 2027. Angela Rayner secured the accelerated date after talks with ministers. Read the full story.
Rayner pushes for faster workers' rights after Labour climbdown
Angela Rayner challenges the Government to speed up its watered-down employment bill. MPs will vote next week on her amendment to bring 'day one' unfair dismissal protection forward to 2026.
Rayner leads push to speed up workers' rights bill
Angela Rayner leads backbench effort to accelerate workers' rights reforms after peers block bill. Read the latest on the Employment Rights Bill delays and amendments.
Starmer U-turn on workers' rights sparks Labour fury
Sir Keir Starmer faces Labour rebellion after scrapping day one unfair dismissal rights. Ministers deny manifesto breach as backbenchers erupt in fury. Read the full details.
Rowson cartoon targets Labour's workers' rights policy
Martin Rowson's latest political cartoon delivers sharp criticism of Labour's workers' rights manifesto, questioning Keir Starmer's commitment to change. See the analysis.
Government abandons day-one unfair dismissal protection
Ministers drop key Labour manifesto pledge for employment rights reform. Workers' unfair dismissal protection delayed to six months. Share your views on this policy reversal.
Labour waters down workers' rights bill
Labour faces backlash after scaling back its flagship Employment Rights Bill, reducing unfair dismissal protection from day one to six months. Discover the full details.
Labour faces backlash over workers' rights U-turn
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson defends the government's decision to delay unfair dismissal rights, insisting the Employment Rights Bill remains a major upgrade. Read the latest.
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