Amnesty International's Shocking Short Film Exposes How UK's Squalid Housing Kills Children
Temporary accommodation contributed to the deaths of more than 34 children since April 2019.
Potential Tea Shortages Loom Amid Trade Route Disruptions
Sainsbury's, a major retail player, has informed customers about potential disruptions that might impact the availability of black tea.
The NHS Staffing Crisis: Bill for Temporary Workers Surpasses £10 Billion Annually
Recent figures indicate that the annual bill for hiring such personnel has skyrocketed to over £10 billion, raising concerns and calls for immediate action from ministers.
UK PM Sunak Wins Leadership Test Over Rwanda Plan... For Now
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday faced down rebels in his ruling Conservative party by winning a knife-edge parliamentary vote on his latest plans to send migrants to Rwanda.
Part-time and Shift Workers Face Holiday Pay Cut of £248 Million Due to UK Rule Change
The UK rule change, which comes into effect next month, has raised concerns among workers and labour advocates, prompting reconsideration of the decision.
World Leaders Hope For Two-State Solution Amid Israel-Gaza 'Truce'
Leading MPs in Spain, Saudi Arabia and the UK say that the Israel-Hamas "truce agreement" is an opportunity for the world to set up strategies that facilitate a two-state solution.
Jeremy Corbyn Criticised For Releasing Controversial Statement On Israel-Hamas 'Truce'
The former Labour Leader has again been criticised for releasing a controversial statement that does not condemn Hamas as a proscribed terrorist organisation.
Keir Starmer Warns Israel But Refuses To Back Calls For Ceasefire
The Labour leader attempted to provide some clarity on his position, as internal conflict within his party threatens to undermine his leadership.
Average Pay Growth Rises Above Inflation for the First Time in Almost Two Years
The figures show that between June and August of this year, wages rose at an annual rate of 7.8 per cent, higher than average inflation over the same three months.
UK water crisis pollutes privatisation legacy
Britain's biggest water supplier staving off renationalisation, trains derailed by strikes and consumers suffering huge energy bills -- the nation's vital sectors are mired in chaos decades after their controversial privatisation.
UK-India free trade agreement aimed at supporting women-led SMEs
The ongoing UK-India free trade agreement negotiations are focusing on women-led SMEs with a dedicated chapter on Trade and Gender Equality.
German economy bids goodbye to years of plenty
On his many visits to semiconductor factories and electric car plants, Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz bangs the drum for an economy at the forefront of an industrial transformation.
Ukrainian women want higher-end job roles in Poland
Most of the Ukrainian refugees that have found employment in Poland are women. But regardless of their qualifications, they are being ushered into the social care field.
Outrage in UK as woman gets sentenced to prison over an abortion
A court in the UK sentenced a woman to 28 months in prison for terminating her pregnancy after the permissible legal ten-week window had passed.
May data shows vacancy growth is slowing slightly, yet British skills gap is still hindering economic recovery
Vacancy growth is at its lowest since early 2021, but employers still cannot find qualified staff – especially as wage growth continues, albeit more slowly.
Workers in the UK are positive about jobs regardless of high inflation
Research finds UK workers' job confidence to be positive despite the cost of living crisis and a stagnant economy. However, data reveals a fall in social mobility, with many workers not having a degree in the top socio-economic levels.
Businesses face employment compliance risks with the rise of gig workers
Employers may be exposed to employment compliance risks when freelancers and gig workers engage in activities such as outsourcing their assigned tasks.
How UK gig workers are navigating the dynamics of the unique British labour force
Many gig workers enjoy working on their terms but have to bear the burden of lower wages. However, employers are still turning to the gig sector to cut labour costs.
UK recruiters slow pace of pay growth in March, REC survey shows
Britain's labour market showed signs of a slowing in the sharp pace of pay growth in March and a shortage of candidates eased for the first time in two years, according to a survey of recruiters published on Wednesday.
Britain's early retired resist calls to work, despite higher living costs
In their fifties and deciding there was more to life than work, Liz and Ian Woodbridge quit stressful jobs during the pandemic - part of a cohort of British early retirees now resisting a government call to return, despite rising living costs.
British labour market, and pay growth, slow in February - REC
Britain's labour market showed further signs of cooling as permanent job placements fell for the fifth month in a row in February and pay growth slowed, reflecting employers' concerns about the economy, a survey published on Wednesday showed.
Germany bids to clear the rocky path for foreign talent
Costa Rican Alex Madrigal, a trained economist, had his visa approved in May last year in just six hours, although that was just the beginning of the hurdles he faced in settling in Germany, despite the country's chronic skills shortage.
New Zealand floods add to inflation challenge for new prime minister ahead of vote
The worst flooding in New Zealand's biggest city Auckland is heaping more inflationary pressure and is posing a fresh cost-of-living headache for prime minister Chris Hipkins, who is trying to win back support for his party ahead of elections this year.
Analysis-Italy promotes short-term job market, shunning Spain's example
Marta Pizza, a 26-year-old swimming instructor, has worked at a Rome sports centre for the last two years earning 8.50 euros per hour with no pension contributions, sick pay or holidays.
Australia jobs take surprise dip in Dec, but unemployment stays low
Australia employment unexpectedly dipped in December following an outsized gain the month before in a sign the red-hot labour market might be cooling, though the jobless rate stayed near five-decade lows.
Chinese make travel plans as Beijing dismantles zero-COVID rules
Chinese people, cut off from the rest of the world for three years by stringent COVID-19 curbs, flocked to travel sites on Tuesday ahead of borders reopening next month, even as rising infections strained the health system and roiled the economy.
Why you're less likely to get rich these days if your parents aren't already wealthy
More than 60% of those born in the 1950s and 1960s were homeowners by age 30, but only 36% of those born in the 1980s were.
UN agency seeks FIFA deal for World Cup labour rights role
The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
UK hiring falls as political upheaval adds to employers' worries
British employers cut their hiring of permanent staff via recruitment firms for the first time in nearly two years in October as the country's political upheaval added to concerns about the economy, a survey showed on Thursday.
Energy crisis chips away at Europe's industrial might
Europe needs its industrial companies to save energy amid soaring costs and shrinking supplies, and they are delivering - demand for natural gas and electricity both fell in the past quarter.