DWP WorkWell Scheme Expands to Aid 250,000 with Health Issues
The Department for Work and Pensions announces nationwide rollout of WorkWell, providing personalised health and employment support to 250,000 people across England.
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UK Driving Test Cheating Soars 47%, Raising Safety Fears
Recorded incidents of learner drivers attempting to cheat on UK driving tests have jumped by a staggering 47% in a year, with over 2,800 cases in 2024/25. The DVSA cites better detection and increased fraud, including technology-assisted theory test cheat
BAS Hiring for Antarctic Research Stations - Extreme Conditions
The British Antarctic Survey is recruiting for various roles at its remote research stations, offering salaries from £30,244 with all living costs covered, despite facing complete darkness for half the year and temperatures plunging to -89.2°C.
SFO Worker Killed by Cargo Pallet in Workplace Accident
A 28-year-old airport employee, John Brandon Picazo Lacayanga, died at San Francisco International Airport after a cargo pallet crushed his vehicle while he was towing it on Sunday evening.
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Scottish Villagers Face Homelessness as Landlord Sells
Residents in two Fife villages face eviction after Torah Capital, which bought properties cheaply, announced sales, sparking a housing crisis and legal action fears.
Wealthy Londoner Offers £85k for 'Lady-in-Waiting' PA Role
A wealthy woman in central London is hiring a personal assistant for £85,000 a year to work as a 'lady-in-waiting', focusing on companionship and social support from her home.
Martin Lewis Explains State Pension Caveat as Rules Change
Financial expert Martin Lewis has detailed a significant caveat regarding state pension payments as qualifying rules evolve, explaining how National Insurance contributions affect entitlement.
Driveway Rule Change Saves Homeowners £1,100 on EV Charging
A new driveway regulation introduced last year simplifies EV charger installation, potentially saving homeowners up to £1,100 annually compared to traditional fuel costs.
Brit's 965-Mile Barcelona Commute to London Saves Cash
Ethan Spibey, 33, and husband Soren Scharf, 35, swapped London for Barcelona, keeping his UK job with a monthly flight commute that's cheaper than a Reading train season ticket.
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Man Buys Boeing 737 on Facebook for £4,000 Bunker
Dave Billings, known as Tornado Dave, purchased a disused Boeing 737-500 on Facebook Marketplace to convert into an underground nuclear shelter beneath his Derbyshire garden.
Minnesota Economic Blackout Planned to Protest ICE Crackdown
Unions and community groups urge Minnesotans to halt work and spending on Friday in protest of a major ICE operation and the death of Renee Good. Will corporate giants respond?
Lecturer wins £177k over disability harassment
A college lecturer awarded £177,000 after a colleague mocked her Asperger's and PTSD. Dr Sharon Turton says the payout doesn't compensate for her lost career.
Town council pays £3k for discriminatory job posting
A Hampshire town council must pay nearly £3,000 after a tribunal ruled its job advert requiring 10 years' experience was indirect age discrimination. Read the full ruling details.
UK wage growth falls, unemployment at 5-year high
UK wage growth slows to 4.5% as unemployment remains at a near five-year peak of 5.1%. Retail and hospitality sectors suffer significant job losses. Read the full analysis.
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5.6m workers owed £3.5bn in HMRC tax refunds
Nearly six million UK workers have overpaid income tax and are due refunds from HMRC. Check your tax code now to see if you're owed money.
Wage growth falls as unemployment stays at 5-year high
UK wage growth fell to 4.5% as unemployment held at a near five-year high of 5.1%. Retail and hospitality sectors see sharpest payroll falls. Read the latest ONS data.
UK jobs decline, wage growth hits five-year low
UK employment falls for another month, with retail and hospitality hardest hit. Private sector wage growth slows to its weakest rate in five years. Read the full analysis.
UK Jobless Rate Steady at 5.1%, Wage Growth Slows
UK unemployment remained at 5.1% in the three months to November. Real wage growth hit 0.9%, while public sector pay surged. Get the latest labour market analysis.
Firm Offers Botox, Cars & £5k Quit Bonus as Perks
A Melbourne social media agency rewards staff with Botox, luxury cars and a £5k 'offer to quit'. Discover how radical incentives are boosting performance. Read the full story.
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Walsall named UK's most deprived area in 2025 index
Walsall in the West Midlands tops the Demos-PwC deprivation index. Locals describe a town in decline, with rising crime and empty shops. Read the full story.
Council pays £3k for hurting job applicant's feelings
A town council must pay a failed job applicant £3,000 in compensation after an employment tribunal ruled its 10-year experience requirement was discriminatory. Read the full ruling details.
Walsall ranked UK's worst town for quality of life
Residents of Walsall describe living in a 'real-life Shameless' after the West Midlands town was ranked the most deprived in the UK. Discover the stories behind the shocking data.
Waffle House sued over alleged sexual harassment cover-up
A former Waffle House employee in South Carolina files a federal lawsuit, alleging relentless sexual harassment by a manager and a corporate failure to act. Read her story.
TB Cases at Amazon Coventry Warehouse Spark Union Fury
Ten Amazon workers at a UK warehouse tested positive for tuberculosis. The GMB union calls for immediate site closure as NHS conducts expanded screening. Read the full story.
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Asda to slash 150+ jobs after poor Christmas sales
Asda proposes over 80 management cuts and warehouse job losses following a 4.2% festive sales drop. Read the full story on the supermarket's restructuring plans.
New £138-a-week Unemployment Insurance Benefit Proposed
The DWP has detailed plans for a new contributory benefit, 'Unemployment Insurance', paying £138 weekly to replace current schemes. Learn how this reform aims to simplify support.
Brit's review of life in Australia after 3 years
Luke Tweddle shares his experience of moving to Australia, praising the wages and lifestyle but revealing why he's returning to the UK. Discover the pros and cons of life Down Under.
2026 UK Bank Holidays & How to Get 14 Days Off
Plan your 2026 holidays now. Discover the eight bank holidays for England and Wales and a savvy trick to turn eight days of annual leave into a 14-day break.
Pastry chef dies in industrial dough mixer accident
Tragedy strikes as a 71-year-old baker is killed in a workplace accident with an industrial dough mixer. His wife shares a heartbreaking tribute. Investigations are ongoing.
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UK office workers miss winter daylight, new study finds
Shocking research shows most UK office staff don't see daylight in winter, with many only leaving desks for the loo. Three UK and Samaritans launch 'Tea Leave' initiative to boost wellbeing.
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