Employers Can Now Read Your Work Phone Texts
A new Android feature allows businesses to intercept SMS, MMS, and RCS messages on company devices for compliance. Discover what this means for workplace privacy.
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Study Links 'Quiet Quitting' to Psychopathic Traits
New research suggests employees who do the bare minimum may score higher on psychopathic and narcissistic traits. Discover the link between 'quiet quitting' and the 'dark triad'.
Grandmother wins battle to save off-grid eco-cabin
Brigid Eakins, 70, has secured a breakthrough in her long legal fight with Herefordshire Council to save her self-built £59,000 off-grid home from demolition, after spending over £125,000 on fees.
Mutual Aid Grows as Neighbours Help Each Other
As costs rise and support systems falter, grassroots mutual aid initiatives are flourishing across the UK. Discover how communities are taking care of their own.
Mutual Aid Rises as Britons Seek Community Support
Facing austerity, high costs, and political uncertainty, more people are turning to grassroots mutual aid networks. Discover how communities are helping each other outside formal systems.
Royal Mail delivery delays hit 25 UK postcodes
Royal Mail warns of significant delivery delays across at least 25 UK postcodes due to high sick absence and resourcing issues. Check the full list of affected areas.
Pensioners could get £875 in DWP winter support
The DWP outlines three key winter support schemes for pensioners, potentially worth £875. Learn about Winter Fuel Payments, Warm Home Discount, and Cold Weather Payments.
Birmingham bin strikes suspend all collections
Birmingham's bin collection service is suspended due to mass pickets by agency and council workers. The council aims to resume collections tomorrow. Read the latest on the dispute.
Bride wins £16k payout after wedding yurt collapse
A bride left 'distraught' after a collapsing yurt ruined her high-end wedding has been awarded £16,504 in compensation. Read the full story of the Yorkshire wedding disaster.
DWP Christmas Bonus 2025: Who gets the £10 payment?
Thousands are receiving the DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus. Find out if you're eligible, when it arrives, and why the unchanged sum faces criticism.
Agency workers join Birmingham bin strike action
Agency refuse workers in Birmingham join ongoing bin strikes over alleged bullying and harassment. Unite union warns dispute could continue beyond May elections.
Senate Inquiry into Work From Home Rights Launched
A Senate inquiry will examine granting Australians the legal right to work remotely two days a week, a move that could reshape the nation's workplaces. Discover the implications.
Exodus of Young Brits as 690,000 Emigrate Post-Budget
A skills exodus is underway as young Brits leave the UK, with emigration hitting 690,000. Discover why the budget is failing a generation and the impact on Britain's future.
Automated record-sealing could transform Florida's workforce
Erica Averion argues automated clean-slate laws could help Florida's 6.2 million with criminal records escape exploitative temp work and find permanent employment. Join the call for reform.
Rayner Ally Fuels Workers' Rights Row for Starmer
A key ally of Angela Rayner hints she could intervene in the workers' rights dispute, escalating pressure on Keir Starmer after a key manifesto pledge was dropped. Read the latest from Westminster.
Benefit Changes Spark Debate in UK's UC Capital
Rachel Reeves' Budget decision to lift the two-child benefit cap ignites fierce debate in Lozells, Birmingham, where 22.3% of working-age residents claim Universal Credit. Discover the community's divided reaction.
Hong Kong fire death toll hits 146 in tower block tragedy
Death toll in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court blaze rises to 146 as search continues. Investigation reveals fire safety failures during renovations. Read the latest updates.
EY Partner Sacked Over Christmas Party Comments
A senior Ernst & Young partner was dismissed after inappropriate comments at a work Christmas party, sparking a crucial HR warning for UK businesses ahead of the festive season.
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 146
Hong Kong mourns 146 victims of the Wang Fuk Court apartment blaze. Authorities suspend contractor's projects as nationwide high-rise inspections are announced. Support the victims today.
Harrods staff underpaid thousands in agency error
Hundreds of Harrods warehouse staff were underpaid thousands in holiday pay due to an agency error. Discover the full story and the retailer's latest setback.
UK Minimum Wage Rise: Millions to Get £975 Boost
Millions of UK workers will see a pay rise of up to £975 from April 2026 as the National Minimum Wage increases. Find out how much more you'll earn.
Hong Kong Fire Survivor's Harrowing Tale of Survival
A survivor of Hong Kong's deadly tower block fire recounts his terrifying ordeal, phoning loved ones to say goodbye as he believed death was imminent. Read his incredible story of survival.
The High Cost of Freedom at 55
At 55, Lina feels her marriage is over but fears the financial implications of leaving. Money educator Vanessa Stoykov advises on gaining financial clarity before making a life-changing decision.
Man quits £144k job to become stay-at-home son
Luke Parkhurst, 34, swapped a six-figure salary for household chores under his mother's roof. Discover why he chose this unconventional path to fulfilment.
DWP £10 Christmas Bonus: Qualifying Week Details
The DWP's tax-free £10 Christmas Bonus qualifying week runs December 1-7. Check if you're among those claiming 24 benefits eligible for this automatic payment.
Neighbour feud over 15ft trench dug without permission
A Milton Keynes woman discovered a 15ft trench for internet cables dug in her garden without consent, sparking a neighbour feud and potential legal action. Discover the full story.
3 DWP Winter Benefits for Heating Bills
The DWP highlights Winter Fuel Payment, Warm Home Discount and Cold Weather Payment to help UK households with energy costs this winter. Check your eligibility now.
Crisps shortage threat as factory workers vote to strike
Hula Hoops, McCoy's and Pom-Bears face potential shortages as KP Snacks staff in Billingham vote for industrial action in a pay dispute. Will your Christmas snacks be affected?
5 Essential DWP Updates for Workers and Pensioners
Critical DWP updates include Winter Fuel Payments, Universal Credit increases, a £10 Christmas Bonus and fraud warnings. Stay informed about crucial benefit changes.
Record 80,000 British Backpackers Head to Australia
Nearly 80,000 young Brits seized Australian working holiday visas last year, a record surge driven by new relaxed rules and the UK's cost of living crisis. Discover the trend.
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