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Ireland introduces strict new immigration rules

Ireland announces stricter immigration measures to curb population growth, including higher income thresholds and longer citizenship waiting periods. Discover the full details of the new policy.

Worker killed in machine over missing 50p screw

Alban Watts, 61, was strangled in a hen-feeding machine after a 50p screw was missing. His family blasts farm bosses as the company is fined £50,000. Read the full investigation.

Teenager dies in Cambridgeshire power plant accident

A 19-year-old woman, Žavinta Petrašiūtė, has died following an industrial accident at Pretoria Energy Mepal. Her family pays tribute to a 'bright and kind' young woman. Read the full story.

Teen dies in workplace tractor accident in Cambridgeshire

A 19-year-old girl, Žavinta Petrašiūtė, has died after a tragic industrial accident involving a tractor at Pretoria Energy in Cambridgeshire. Police and HSE are investigating. A fundraiser has been set up to support her family.

Baker killed after scarf caught in bread-maker

A 49-year-old baker in Greece was tragically strangled when her scarf became entangled in a bread-making machine. The incident highlights a rare but deadly workplace hazard.

1 in 4 UK pet owners take animals to work

New research exposes Britain's workplace revolution as millions of employees now bring their furry companions to the office, with dogs dominating the trend.

UK Government Launches Workplace Sickness Review

The British government has initiated a comprehensive independent review to tackle the growing workplace sickness absence crisis, with potential reforms to the controversial 'fit note' system and support for long-term ill employees.

Why hugging is becoming essential in UK workplaces

Discover how British professionals are embracing workplace hugging as a tool for wellbeing and productivity, and why this surprising trend is transforming corporate culture across the UK.

Paralysed gardener loses £1m High Court claim

A professional gardener left paralysed after a devastating fall from a ladder while tree-cutting has lost his £1 million High Court claim in a heartbreaking legal ruling that highlights the dangers of gardening work.

Railway worker's miraculous escape from 100mph train

Exclusive: Railway worker reveals his heart-stopping near-death experience after being caught on the tracks as an express train approached at full speed. The miraculous survival story that will make you think twice about railway safety.

Indian uni demands period proof from female staff

A prestigious Indian university has sparked fury after demanding female employees provide photographic evidence of their sanitary pads when complaining of period-related fatigue, in a controversial new attendance policy.

Mary McGee, contraception rights pioneer, dies

Tributes pour in for Mary McGee, the courageous Irish woman whose landmark 1973 Supreme Court case paved the way for legalising contraception in Ireland, ending decades of restrictive laws.

Workplace Habits That Make Colleagues Dislike You

Career expert reveals the common workplace behaviours that make colleagues dislike you - from energy vampires to credit stealers. Discover how to identify and eliminate these toxic traits.

CBS News faces internal complaint between journalists

Exclusive: CBS News confronts fresh controversy as correspondent Michelle Miller files formal complaint against veteran anchor Dana Jacobson, alleging toxic workplace behaviour and raising questions about newsroom culture at the prestigious network.

Australian employers warned over illegal office return mandates

Australian businesses are facing a workplace revolution as new legal guidelines reveal that mandating office returns without proper consultation may constitute unlawful discrimination. Discover what employers must know to avoid costly legal battles.

Two dead in Cobar mine explosion tragedy

A devastating explosion at an underground zinc and copper mine in regional New South Wales has killed two workers, sparking urgent investigations into mine safety protocols.

Deadly Mine Explosion in Cobar Leaves One Dead

A catastrophic explosion at a gold mine near Cobar has left one worker dead and several critically injured, sparking emergency response and investigation into the tragic incident.

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