Amazon UK drivers sue over 'exploitative' algorithm
Amazon delivery drivers launch a groundbreaking legal battle against the tech giant, alleging its surveillance algorithm creates 'inhumane' working conditions and violates their rights.
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Global Instagram Outage Locks Users Out of Accounts
Instagram experienced a widespread global outage, leaving thousands of users unable to access the app, refresh feeds, or send messages. The disruption, confirmed by Meta, sparked a flood of complaints and memes across other social platforms.
Amazon India staff face 'dangerous' heatwave conditions
Amazon warehouse workers in India are enduring extreme heatwave conditions with inadequate cooling, leading to health emergencies and sparking union outrage over unsafe working environments.
Stephen Graham's Emotional Emmys Plea For Kirkby
British acting powerhouse Stephen Graham makes an emotional appeal for his acclaimed short film 'Boiling Point' to be recognised at the International Emmys, dedicating it to his hometown of Kirkby and the importance of working-class representation.
Instagram Suffers Major Global Outage, Users Flock to X
Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users locked out and venting their frustrations on rival platform X (formerly Twitter).
Apple & Netflix UK Staff Launch Major Union Campaign
Hundreds of non-unionised Apple and Netflix employees are joining forces with the GMB union in a landmark campaign to improve pay and working conditions across the UK tech and entertainment sectors.
Starmer pressured over £2bn workers' rights bill for businesses
Sir Keir Starmer confronts a major challenge as business leaders warn his New Deal for Working People could cost firms billions. Angela Rayner pushes for swift implementation, setting up a tense Whitehall showdown over the future of UK employment law.
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.
WHSmith London office at just 11% occupancy
New data reveals WHSmith's London HQ is haemorrhaging staff as employees overwhelmingly reject the return-to-office mandate, with occupancy rates languishing at a mere 11%.
Gen Z Workers Plagued By 'Micro-Stress' Crisis
Exclusive report reveals how a constant barrage of tiny anxieties, from pointless meetings to confusing tech, is crippling the mental health and productivity of young British professionals, creating a hidden crisis for UK businesses.
Myleene Klass in tears over parenting struggle on Loose Women
TV and radio presenter Myleene Klass became emotional on ITV's Loose Women as she opened up about the immense pressure and 'guilt' faced by modern parents, striking a chord with viewers nationwide.
New Mexico Launches First US Universal Free Childcare Programme
New Mexico makes history by rolling out a pioneering, permanent programme offering free childcare to nearly all families, a transformative move set to boost the state's economy and workforce.
SNP MP demands MPs be allowed to bring children to Commons
SNP's Kirsty Blackman challenges archaic parliamentary rules, urging for a modernised Commons that allows MPs to care for their young children while representing constituents.
Inside Nottingham Forest: Marinakis's 'Oppressive' Regime
Exclusive insights reveal the intense pressure and 'extremely difficult' working conditions at Nottingham Forest under owner Evangelos Marinakis, detailing the challenges faced by manager Nuno Espirito Santo.
Labour's Bridget Phillipson pledges childcare revolution
Labour's Shadow Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, outlines a radical plan to overhaul England's childcare system, promising the biggest expansion in its history to boost the economy and support families.
Why Britain Needs More Politicians Like Angela Rayner
As Labour's deputy leader faces renewed scrutiny, political allies and analysts argue her authentic, working-class background represents exactly what Westminster needs more of in 2025.
HMRC Alert: Claim Work From Home Tax Back Before Deadline
HM Revenue & Customs issues a critical alert to millions of UK employees. Time is running out to claim tax relief on work-from-home expenses for the 2023/24 tax year. Discover if you're eligible and how to secure your money back before the April 5th deadl
Unions Threaten Labour Funding Over Worker Rights
Unite leader Sharon Graham issues a stark warning to Keir Starmer, threatening to withdraw crucial union funding from Labour if the party waters down its New Deal for Working People.
Major Union Warns Labour Over Diluted Workers' Rights Plan
Unite the Union issues a stark warning to Keir Starmer's Labour Party over its diluted New Deal for Working People. Sharon Graham demands red lines on zero-hours contracts and fire-and-rehire practices as tensions rise.
Labour's Workers' Rights Bill in jeopardy after reshuffle
Keir Starmer's junior minister reshuffle sparks alarm among unions and MPs as key architect of New Deal for Working People is moved. Fears grow that flagship employment reforms could be diluted or delayed.
Gen Z's Surprising Push to Return to the Office
In a surprising shift, a new wave of young professionals is leading a charge back to the office. Discover why the generation that grew up digital is now craving face-to-face connection, mentorship, and the structure of a traditional workplace.
Instagram's Global Outage: Service Restored After Disruption
Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide outage, locking users out of their accounts and causing widespread disruption. Here's what happened and how the platform responded.
Angela Rayner's 'crime'? Being working-class, says Labour
Labour's Jonathan Ashworth defends Deputy Leader Angela Rayner against Tory attacks, framing the scrutiny as a class-based assault on a working-class woman who has 'got on' in politics.
Brit's Verdict After Six Months Living in The Maldives
A British woman reveals the unexpected highs and lows of swapping UK life for a six-month stint working in the Maldives, from island fever to the reality of paradise.
CEX staff slammed for 'offensive' retail worker display
Electronics retailer CEX has sparked fury after employees created a controversial window display featuring a mannequin slumped over a till, labelled 'Average Retail Worker'. The stunt has been branded 'disgusting' and 'tone-deaf' by furious customers.
ChatGPT Suffers Major Outage Across UK Users
OpenAI's ChatGPT suffered a major outage, leaving users across the UK unable to access the popular AI chatbot. The service disruption sparked a wave of user frustration and reports on Downdetector.
30-Hours Free Childcare Expansion: New Rules for Parents
Major changes to England's 30-hour free childcare scheme are now in effect. This guide explains the new eligibility rules, how to apply, and what it means for family finances amidst the cost of living crisis.
Starmer backs Digital ID cards as Macron demands migration action
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer pushes for digital ID cards to modernise Britain, while French President Macron calls for urgent action against illegal working and Channel crossings in a landmark cross-Channel summit.
Free School Meals 2024: Full Eligibility Guide
Millions of families across England are missing out on vital free school meal support. Our definitive 2024 guide breaks down the eligibility rules, how to apply, and why so many children are going hungry despite the cost of living crisis.
Labour's War on Whitehall's Empty Offices
Exclusive investigation reveals vast swathes of government departments stand empty as Labour vows to slash the £1bn annual bill for underused offices and get civil servants back to their desks.
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