Alison Hammond moved to tears by homeless mum's story
This Morning's Alison Hammond breaks down as a single mother reveals her family's six years in temporary accommodation. Shelter reports a record 172,420 homeless children in England.
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WNBA Proposes £880k Maximum Salaries in New Deal
The WNBA's latest collective bargaining proposal offers massive pay rises, with maximum salaries exceeding £880,000. Will this resolve the ongoing labour dispute? Read the full details.
Starbucks workers strike in 40+ US cities over contract
Over 1,000 Starbucks workers continue striking across 40+ US cities in what could become the largest protest in company history. Learn why baristas are demanding fair contracts.
DWP Updates on Universal Credit Support for Families
The DWP has responded to MPs on Universal Credit plans and support for families. Discover the new eligibility tools and how the benefit provides a financial safety net.
HMRC pays £1,200 bonuses to Universal Credit claimants
Nearly half a million low-income earners have received bonuses up to £1,200 via the Help to Save scheme. Find out if you're eligible and how to claim your government bonus.
UK Workers Face 23-Year Wait for Wage Recovery
UK workers face devastating erosion of purchasing power as wages lag inflation. New analysis reveals it could take until 2044 to recover 2021 living standards. Read the full investigation.
Mormon mum sues polygamist husband over property rights
Shirlyn Watson, 71, fights for her share of Utah property after 47-year plural marriage ends. The mother of 11 claims her ex-husband demanded monthly payments to remain on the compound she helped develop. Read her extraordinary story.
Martin Lewis £28k student loan alert for millions
Martin Lewis urges 5 million Brits born 1985-2003 to check for student loan overpayments now. You could reclaim hundreds due to incorrect repayments.
Koch: Boomers risk retirement by giving too much to kids
David Koch urges baby boomers to rethink generous financial gifts to children, warning it could jeopardise their own retirement security. Learn how to protect your future.
Woolworths manager loses unfair dismissal claim
A Woolworths manager, 63, sacked for sending 'I love you' messages to a colleague, 29, loses his unfair dismissal claim. The Fair Work Commission ruled his conduct was misconduct.
Musk's $1tn pay package exceeds US teachers' combined pay
Tesla shareholders approved a historic $1 trillion compensation deal for Elon Musk, set to out-earn all US elementary school teachers combined annually. Discover the staggering figures.
Unelected Lords block workers' rights reforms
Hereditary peers and business chiefs face criticism for voting against Labour's employment rights bill, delaying guaranteed hours and unfair dismissal protections. Read the full story.
British Library strikers demand fair pay and support
As British Library workers strike over pay, voices like Zadie Smith's champion their cause, highlighting a wider devaluation of library services and staff across the UK. Support our cultural heritage.
Marriage rates fall 9% as civil partnerships rise
New ONS data reveals a 9.1% drop in marriages for 2023, continuing a 50-year decline. Civil partnerships, however, saw a 9.7% increase. Discover the shifting trends in UK partnerships.
UK Brain Drain: 257,000 Brits Left Last Year
New ONS figures reveal a record 257,000 British nationals emigrated last year, fuelling a 'dangerous brain drain'. Discover the reasons behind the exodus.
Big Brother star fired from school job after show axe
Former Big Brother contestant George Gilbert claims he was sacked from his school caretaker role due to complaints about his offensive language on the ITV reality show. Read his full story.
Youth Homelessness Crisis Worsens This Winter
A leading charity warns 23,500 young people face homelessness this winter, a worsening crisis. Discover the regional impact and personal stories behind the statistics.
Fix Draughty Windows with One Household Item
Experts reveal how a simple Allen key can eliminate cold draughts from windows and doors, potentially saving UK households £40 annually on energy bills. Learn the easy fix now.
Black lawyer wins race harassment tribunal case
A senior black lawyer has won a race harassment claim against Peterborough City Council after a colleague shared a 'racy' photo of a Brazilian samba dancer in a work WhatsApp group. Discover the tribunal's ruling.
Quit Your Job With No Notice? Expert Explains
A recruitment expert reveals the legal and financial consequences of quitting your job without notice. Discover your rights and what employers can and cannot do.
2-Ingredient Mix Stops Window Condensation
A cleaning expert reveals a simple dish soap and peppermint oil trick to prevent window condensation, stopping mould and damp in UK homes this winter.
Purpose of UK's glass pavement tiles finally revealed
Discover the true purpose of the mysterious glass tiles on UK pavements. Are they for light, fire safety, or both? Find out the fascinating history behind these urban features.
Walgreens ends holiday pay for hourly workers
Walgreens has cut paid holiday time for hourly staff after a private equity buyout, costing full-time employees hundreds of dollars annually. Discover the full impact.
Female referee pushed and harassed, tribunal told
WSL official Lisa Benn tells tribunal she was pushed by referee coach Steve Child and lost her international status after complaining. Read the full testimony.
Female referee claims coach pushed her in tribunal
A leading female football official tells an employment tribunal a male coach 'forcefully pushed' her and cost her a FIFA role after she complained. Read the full testimony.
Agency staff join Birmingham bin strike
Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's long-running bin strikes are now joining the industrial action over claims of bullying and unsustainable workloads, potentially extending the dispute until 2026.
UK holiday hiring hits lowest level since 2008 crisis
UK retailers slash seasonal hiring by 40% as Trump tariffs and automation bite. Discover why your Christmas job search just got tougher and prices are rising.
PepsiCo closes Florida plant, cuts 468 jobs
PepsiCo shuts a Frito-Lay plant in Florida, laying off 422 workers with 46 more to go. This is part of a wider trend of US job cuts driven by falling sales and automation. Read the full report.
Dad, 32, dies in North Sea oil rig crane fall
Lee Hulse, 32, tragically died after falling from a crane on the Valaris 121 oil platform off Aberdeen. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in the North Sea energy sector.
Birmingham bin strike escalates with agency staff
Birmingham's bin strike intensifies as agency workers vote to join the picket lines from December 1, with Unite warning the dispute could last beyond May's local elections.
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