Remote Work Shrinks Friday Hours by 90 Minutes
New research reveals a dramatic shift in work patterns, with remote-capable employees logging off 90 minutes earlier on Fridays. Discover the impact on productivity and team cohesion.
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US Working Families Party Bets on 2026 for Major Breakthrough
The progressive Working Families Party, now active in 18 states, declares 'our time has come' after a year of key wins. With over 700 endorsees and a focus on 2026, it aims to reshape US politics. Read more.
The Rise of Platonic Co-Parenting in the UK
Explore the growing trend of friends having babies together, outside of a romantic relationship. Discover the legal, emotional, and social implications of this modern family model.
Labour's Strategy to Tackle UK Child Poverty Crisis
Labour's new child poverty strategy aims to lift 550,000 children above the poverty line by 2030, tackling the stark reality that most poor children now live in working families. Discover the plan's key measures.
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.
Hybrid work boosts jobs and saves billions, Lords find
A major House of Lords inquiry finds hybrid working significantly aids disabled workers and parents, saving UK businesses up to £10bn. Discover the key findings and recommendations.
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.
Reeves pledges support for working families in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges Autumn Budget to cut NHS waiting lists, tackle cost of living and reduce national debt. Key announcements expected on 26 November.
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.
Reeves' Stealth Tax to Cost Families Over £1,000
Rachel Reeves' plan to extend the income tax threshold freeze will leave working families over £1,000 worse off, breaking a key manifesto pledge. Discover the full impact.
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.
Home Office vs Workplace: The Career Impact Revealed
New research reveals the hidden costs of remote work versus office life, with surprising findings about productivity, promotion prospects, and mental wellbeing in post-pandemic Britain.
Work From Home vs Office: The Productivity Truth
New research reveals surprising truths about remote work productivity versus traditional office environments, challenging long-held assumptions about where we work best.
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.
Reeves' £46k tax claim sparks working families fury
Labour's new Chancellor under fire after suggesting typical working families could afford £46,000 in additional taxes, sparking outrage from critics and raising questions about government economic policy.
Westpac cuts office space by 30% in work-from-home shift
Australia's Westpac Banking Corporation announces dramatic reduction in Sydney office footprint as hybrid working becomes permanent, signalling major shift in corporate real estate strategy.
Expert Warning: Young Brits Should Avoid Australia
A leading travel specialist reveals why Australia's 'dream destination' status might be misleading for young British travellers seeking work and adventure down under.
Banderas & Griffith reunite for daughter Stella's wedding
Hollywood exes Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith put on a united front as they celebrated their daughter Stella's lavish Malibu wedding, with the Spanish actor sharing rare emotional insights about their blended family.
Motherhood's Hidden Cost: UK's Broken System
An investigation reveals how inadequate maternity pay, inflexible working conditions, and soaring childcare costs are pushing mothers out of the workforce, creating a silent crisis in British families.
Waitrose closes London HQ for Scottish Highlands remote work
The upmarket supermarket chain is closing its London head office and relocating hundreds of staff to remote working, with many moving to the Scottish Highlands.
US shutdown threat puts childcare funding at risk
With a US government shutdown looming, Democrats are fighting to protect a landmark childcare bill that could prevent thousands of facilities from closing and save working parents from crisis.
Deloitte's 4-day week trial boosts productivity 20%
Exclusive: Deloitte's Australian arm reports remarkable 20% productivity surge and significant wellbeing improvements in groundbreaking four-day work week experiment.
Working mums face £4,200 annual 'motherhood penalty'
New research exposes the stark financial penalty of motherhood, with working mothers earning significantly less than childless women and facing long-term career impacts.
Foodhub loses tribunal over Egypt remote work dismissal
An employment tribunal rules against Foodhub for unfair dismissal after the company fired an employee for working remotely from Egypt without authorisation, sparking debate on modern work practices.
UK Summit Kicks Off New Conversation for Working Dads
A landmark London summit unites business leaders and policymakers to tackle the outdated stereotypes holding back working dads, championing flexible work and shared parental responsibilities for a modern economy.
Ardern's 'mum guilt' inspired her children's book
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern reveals how the universal struggle of 'working mum guilt' motivated her to write a new children's book, 'Whiti Te Rā', about a grandmother's guidance.
Sales chief sacked after boss spots him working from Egypt
A UK sales director has been dismissed after his manager discovered he was working remotely from Egypt without authorisation, raising questions about modern work policies.
Sacked for working from Egypt? Boss wins £61k
A British sales executive has been awarded over £61,000 in an unfair dismissal case after his employer fired him for working from a villa in Egypt without permission.
Working past retirement age linked to longer life
New research reveals a compelling link between staying in work beyond traditional retirement age and improved longevity, challenging conventional views on when we should stop working.
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