US Companies Break Holiday Layoff Taboo Amid AI Push

The long-standing corporate taboo of holiday season layoffs is being shattered as US firms embrace cost-cutting and AI-driven workforce reductions, creating a chilling new trend in employment practices.

Passenger Sues EgyptAir Over Hypodermic Needle Attack

An American traveller files a $2 million lawsuit against EgyptAir after claiming he was injected with a hypodermic needle during a flight, raising serious concerns about passenger safety and potential HIV and hepatitis exposure.

Best Kids' Hiking Boots: 2024 Guide

Discover the best children's hiking boots tested for comfort, durability and waterproof performance. Expert recommendations for all terrains and budgets.

Labour to impose VAT on private school fees

Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.

North Sea Oil Crisis: Thousands Face Job Axe

Exclusive investigation reveals how sweeping new medical assessments could decimate Britain's offshore workforce, threatening energy security and livelihoods across Scotland's oil heartlands.

Scotland's oldest bakery for sale after 172 years

Forsyth's of Edinburgh, Scotland's longest-running bakery established in 1852, is now for sale as the sixth-generation family owners announce their departure, marking a poignant moment in Scottish culinary history.

BofA CEO exits Adobe board after DOJ scrutiny

Bank of America's chief executive Brian Moynihan has unexpectedly resigned from Adobe's board of directors following US Department of Justice concerns about potential interlocking directorates antitrust violations.

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