UK strikes: how Margaret Thatcher and other leaders cut trade union powers over centuries
British trade union membership is currently around 6.5 million, but was more than double that in the late 1970s, when unions worked together to bring the UK to a standstill.
UK sees biggest rise in foreign workers since COVID-19 pandemic
Britain recorded its biggest rise in foreign workers since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the year to June, driven overwhelmingly by workers from outside the European Union, official figures showed on Tuesday.
Apple's $30 million settlement over employee bag checks gets court approval
A federal judge in California has signed off on Apple Inc.'s $30.5 million settlement in a nearly decade-old lawsuit claiming the company shortchanged 15,000 retail workers by not paying them for time spent in security checks after their shifts.
Caste in California: Tech giants confront ancient Indian hierarchy
America's tech giants are taking a modern-day crash course in India's ancient caste system, with Apple emerging as an early leader in policies to rid Silicon Valley of a rigid hierarchy that's segregated Indians for generations.
Gordon Brown economics versus Liz Truss tax cuts: a new twist in the battle to resolve the UK's cost of living crisis
Rapidly rising global energy prices could see Great Britain's energy price cap (the maximum amount consumers can be charged) rise to £3,582 at the end of August.
Striker offers to play for Manchester United for free
Chicharito wants to help his former club get out of a slump.
Manchester United: 21-goal forward reveals possibility of Old Trafford move
PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo is open to staying with the Eredivisie club, but only if they qualify for the Champions League.
Furlough had a protective effect on mental health – but it wasn't as good as working
There's good evidence for the connection between continuous employment and positive mental health, while job loss and unemployment have detrimental effects on a person's mental wellbeing.
When do strikes work? History shows the conditions need to be right
For ongoing strikes today to have any prospect of success, unions must carefully balance industrial action with negotiation to maintain public support.
Real Madrid stars left homeless in limbo
Isco and Marcelo are still searching for a new club after being released by Los Blancos
F1: Oscar Piastri's pre-contract revealed after bombshell announcement
Oscar Piastri has announced that he will not race for Alpine in 2023 with reports claiming that he has a pre-contract agreement with McLaren.
Manchester United star accuses club of failed promises after summer move
Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson has slammed the club for failing to keep their promise of making him their number one ahead of David de Gea
Former PSG manager slams Champions League obsession, still bitter about elimination
Mauricio Pochettino was sacked despite winning Ligue 1 last season.
Alpine decide Fernando Alonso's F1 fate; team seeking solution
The Alpine F1 team want to keep Fernando Alonso in F1 beyond 2022 and are seeking solutions to retain the veteran and young talent Oscar Piastri with the team in 2023.
Liverpool stance clear amid £19m move for committed forward
Liverpool have no intention of parting ways with Roberto Firmino this summer despite Juventus pushing for a move with a £19 million offer.
Atletico Madrid fans stage protest against Cristiano Ronaldo
Atletico fans are fuming about the possibility of signing the former Real Madrid forward
Seafarer shortage stands in way of Ukraine grain corridor
Finding enough seafarers willing to sail ships stuck inside Ukraine's ports is set to pose a major challenge to the proposed grains corridor designed to ease an international food crisis.
Analysis-Workers seize their moment to shift the balance of power
It should surprise no one that the first big pandemic-era display of worker power was in air travel, according to Sharan Burrow, head of the International Trade Union Confederation.
Barcelona news: Xavi tells 28-year-old to seek summer transfer
Barcelona boss Xavi is keen for Memphis Depay to find a new home after informing him that regular game time will be hard to come by at the Camp Nou.
Cristiano Ronaldo may be stuck in Manchester United
Manager Erik ten Hag admitted that he is waiting for the Portuguese star to rejoin the squad.
F1: Mercedes announce Hamilton replacement for France FP1
Mercedes are determined to close the gap to front-runners Red Bull and Ferrari as soon as possible.
Rishi Sunak faces image and tax challenges in UK PM run-off
Rishi Sunak will claim credit for steering Britain's economy through the COVID-19 crash but must overcome accusations that he is too rich and too willing to raise taxes to win the race to be the next prime minister.
UK pay settlements hold at 4%, highest since 1992 - XpertHR
British employers agreed average pay rises of 4% with their staff in the three months to the end of June, the joint-highest since 1992 but falling further behind inflation, industry data showed on Wednesday.
Arsenal land fifth signing after agreeing long-term contract
Oleksandr Zinchenko will join Arsenal after agreeing a four-year deal with the Gunners. Manchester City will receive £30 million for the Ukrainian.
'Bad luck to have Max as teammate': Sainz-Verstappen relationship was 'toxic', says Marko
Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz started their F1 career together with Red Bull's sister team Toro Rosso in 2015 before going their separate ways.
UK 'jobs miracle' turns into employers' nightmare
Britain is set to have the lowest economic growth of any Group of Seven country, projections show.
Chelsea boss confirms priority transfers during Raheem Sterling unveiling
Chelsea signed Raheem Sterling from Manchester City. Thomas Tuchel has now turned his attention to strengthening his defense.
Why wages should keep up with inflation: the economic case for getting a pay rise
The basic idea is that the consistent ratcheting up of workers' pay to match inflation and cost of living increases leads to firms raising prices to protect their profit margins.
Arsenal connection prevents €53.2m PL move after Barcelona's late offer
Chelsea want to sign Serge Gnabry after losing Raphinha to Barcelona, but the German's Arsenal roots are stopping him moving to Stamford Bridge.
Manchester United target third signing with second arrival imminent
Manchester United have had a bid for Ajax winger Antony rejected, but the Red Devils are said to be close to signing Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez.