Gregg Wallace sued by ex-assistant over dismissal claims
MasterChef star Gregg Wallace is being sued by his former personal assistant, who claims constructive dismissal and alleges a toxic work environment. The BBC is also named in the lawsuit.
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Is Your Mattress Ruining Your Sleep? The UK Replacement Guide
Discover the hidden signs your mattress needs replacing, from back pain to poor sleep. Our expert guide reveals the 7-year rule, material lifespans, and how to maximise your investment for perfect sleep hygiene.
Sunak's radical plan to overhaul UK's sick note system
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces a radical crackdown on Britain's sick note culture, aiming to overhaul the welfare system and reduce the record number of people deemed unfit for work.
US Job Growth Cools Sharply in March 2025
US labour market shows signs of cooling as latest figures reveal job creation fell significantly below expectations in March 2025, with unemployment rate holding steady at 4.1%.
US Labour Recession Shock: New Figures Reveal Economic Downturn
Exclusive analysis reveals the US is facing a hidden labour recession as new economic data shows a significant downturn in employment figures, raising concerns for the global economy.
Obama Centre's Soaring Costs and Design Fury
The construction of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago's Jackson Park faces massive budget overruns, now estimated at £700 million, and is slammed by critics as a potential 'eyesore' that disrespects its historic surroundings.
Thousands Owed £5,000 in DWP Pension Back Payments
Exclusive: The DWP is urgently reviewing thousands of state pension cases after a major error was uncovered. Many retirees, primarily married women, could be due back payments averaging £5,000. Here's how to check if you're affected.
DWP Confirms Universal Credit Payment Changes for Bank Holidays
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a significant change to Universal Credit payment dates affecting millions of claimants. Find out how the new bank holiday schedule will impact your benefits and when you can expect your money.
UK Sick Days Hit Record High Since 2008
New data reveals UK employees took a staggering 185.6 million sick days last year, the highest level since 2008. Experts point to a 'perfect storm' of post-pandemic health issues and NHS pressures.
Restaurant boss fined £150k for 'disgusting' worker act
A Melbourne restaurant owner has been fined a staggering £150,000 after a tribunal found he committed a 'disgusting' act of workplace bullying against a female employee, setting a major precedent for workers' rights.
DWP Sends Vital Cost of Living Letters to Millions
The Department for Work and Pensions is dispatching essential notifications to millions of households regarding vital financial support. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming payments and eligibility criteria.
Zero-Hours Contract Hell in UK Tourism Exposed
An exclusive insider account reveals the shocking instability and financial insecurity faced by zero-hours contract workers in Britain's tourism sector, exposing the human cost of precarious employment.
UK Workers 'Hugging Their Jobs' Amid Economic Uncertainty
New research reveals a surprising trend in the UK job market: professionals are prioritising job security over career advancement, creating a 'hug your job' mentality that's reshaping recruitment.
Council loses Supreme Court fight over Traveller site
The Supreme Court has rejected Epping Forest District Council's final appeal to evict travellers from a site in Essex, ending a costly 10-year legal battle and setting a significant precedent for planning enforcement.
Rayner's Landmark Pledge to Overhaul Workers' Rights
Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner pledges the biggest expansion of workers' rights in a generation, vowing to ban zero-hour contracts and strengthen union power within 100 days of a Labour government.
DWP's £434 Monthly Allowance for Elderly Care You Might Miss
Discover if you or a loved one over State Pension age could claim the DWP's Attendance Allowance, a tax-free benefit worth up to £434.40 a month for help with personal care.
TUC Demands Wealth Tax and Workers' Rights Overhaul from Labour
The Trades Union Congress has unveiled a bold manifesto urging Sir Keir Starmer to impose a UK-wide wealth tax and significantly bolster workers' rights if Labour wins the next general election.
US Union Membership Soars to Historic High
New government data reveals a dramatic surge in US union membership, reaching levels not seen in decades as workers across sectors mobilise for better pay and conditions.
Overhearing sexist comments is harassment, tribunal rules
A UK employment tribunal has made a landmark ruling, stating that a female sales manager was constructively dismissed after being subjected to a 'toxic' male-dominated atmosphere where overhearing sexist comments was a form of harassment.
State Pension Error: 500,000 Retirees May Be Owed Money
A massive DWP error could see thousands of pensioners, particularly married women and widows, due back payments of thousands of pounds. Here's how to check if you're affected.
HMRC Alert: Claim Work From Home Tax Back Before Deadline
HM Revenue & Customs issues a critical alert to millions of UK employees. Time is running out to claim tax relief on work-from-home expenses for the 2023/24 tax year. Discover if you're eligible and how to secure your money back before the April 5th deadl
Trainee wins £20k over Nazi and ISIS workplace taunts
A London-based trainee accountant, Soliman Sinclair, wins a landmark harassment case against his former employer after enduring months of anti-Muslim abuse, including being called a 'Nazi' and 'ISIS' supporter.
Unite warns Labour: Improve workers' rights or face backlash
Unite union general secretary Sharon Graham demands Labour urgently improve its workers' rights package, warning that failing to fulfil this key election promise would be a 'betrayal' of voters.
DWP September 2025 Payment Dates Changed
Exclusive: Millions of Britons to see DWP payment dates change in September 2025 due to bank holiday adjustments. Full schedule for benefits, state pensions, and compensation payments revealed.
Major Union Warns Labour Over Diluted Workers' Rights Plan
Unite the Union issues a stark warning to Keir Starmer's Labour Party over its diluted New Deal for Working People. Sharon Graham demands red lines on zero-hours contracts and fire-and-rehire practices as tensions rise.
Suburban parking war erupts into violent street brawls
Exclusive: Residents of a quiet Buckinghamshire close descend into chaos as parking feud turns physical, with punches thrown and vehicles blocked in dramatic neighbourhood dispute caught on camera.
UK Firms Halt Hiring After 'Anti-Business' Budget
Business leaders sound the alarm as companies across Britain freeze recruitment following Labour's first Budget. Discover the sectors hit hardest and why bosses fear a return to '1970s-style' economic policies.
Union Boss's Stark Warning to Starmer: Don't Betray Workers
Unite leader Sharon Graham delivers a bombshell warning to Keir Starmer, vowing to withhold support and funding if Labour backtracks on key pledges to workers. The future of the party's relationship with unions hangs in the balance.
US Authorities Raid Hyundai Plant in Immigration Crackdown
US federal agents have executed a dramatic raid on Hyundai's Alabama factory, arresting dozens of undocumented minors in a major escalation of workplace immigration enforcement.
Martin Lewis: Check Your Payslip For Tax Cash Now
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis issues an urgent warning to millions of UK workers. A simple payslip check could reveal if you've overpaid tax and are due a substantial refund from HMRC.
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