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Labour's class-based internship scheme includes £80k drivers

Labour's plan to boost social mobility by limiting civil service internships to 'working class' students includes children of train drivers earning £80k, while lower-paid police officers' children are excluded. Discover the controversial new policy.

Victoria's IBAC watchdog faces major overhaul

Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog, IBAC, faces a major overhaul. A landmark review recommends broadening the definition of corrupt conduct and strengthening its powers. Read the full story.

Hybrid work benefits women's mental health most

A major 20-year study reveals hybrid working significantly improves women's mental wellbeing, more than men's. Employers urged to adopt flexible policies. Read the full analysis.

Meopham: The UK's Longest Village Explored

Journey through Meopham, Kent's record-breaking 7-mile village. Discover if it truly holds the title of Britain's longest village and what defines rural settlements.

Hybrid Working Boosts UK Jobs, Saves Firms Billions

A major House of Lords inquiry reveals hybrid working significantly boosts employment for disabled people and parents, while saving UK employers up to £10 billion annually. Discover the full findings.

300,000 home workers lose £124 tax break

Around 300,000 UK employees face a tax hike of up to £124 as HMRC scraps the tax relief on home-working expenses from April 2026. Discover the full impact.

Democrats embrace populist economic agenda

James Carville and moderate Democrats champion Bernie Sanders-style populism with $20 minimum wage and universal childcare. Can this strategy win back the working class?

Edinburgh TV Festival could leave city after 50 years

The prestigious Edinburgh TV Festival may relocate from Scotland's capital due to soaring costs and lack of working-class voices. Organisers seek new UK venues for 2027 edition to improve accessibility.

Stay Warm Working From Home Without Heating

Discover three brilliant products that keep you warm while working from home this winter, saving on energy bills. Thermal leggings, portable heaters and Oodies tested.

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.

Gen Z Abandoning Office Jobs: The Real Reason

A seismic shift is underway as Generation Z workers abandon traditional office jobs in favour of flexible work, better mental health and authentic company values. Discover why Britain's youngest professionals are rewriting the rulebook on employment.

Britain's Forgotten Working-Class Men

An alarming new analysis reveals how working-class men have become the forgotten demographic in British politics, facing systemic disadvantages that demand urgent policy attention.

UK Islamophobia definition sparks free speech clash

A controversial new definition of Islamophobia proposed for UK adoption faces mounting criticism from free speech advocates, religious leaders, and government ministers who warn it could stifle legitimate debate.

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