Category : Employment


Lodging Reality: Mould, Timed Showers and Power Imbalances

As the cost of living crisis pushes more homeowners to take in lodgers, a stark reality emerges for both parties. From mould-infested rooms and timed showers to sudden evictions, this arrangement often comes with significant compromises and few legal prot

Australian Rate Hike Fears Mount on Jobs Data

A surprise drop in Australian unemployment to 4.1% has reignited fears of imminent interest rate hikes, with markets now pricing in a more than 50% chance of a February increase.

German Sick Leave Crackdown Sparks Outcry

Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposes ending telephone sick notes to tackle absenteeism, but faces fierce opposition from unions and doctors who warn of unnecessary strain on healthcare.

HS2's empty £3.8m mansion needs costly repairs

Stanthorne Hall, the Georgian mansion bought by HS2 for £3.8m before the railway's cancellation, remains vacant while requiring substantial preservation works despite no immediate plans for occupancy.

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

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