A coalition of trade unions has accused McDonald’s UK of breaching international labour standards by failing to properly address sexual harassment across its restaurants and franchises. The complaint follows a 2023 investigation by the BBC, which uncovere... See more
Many workers find it hard to focus on work when their day is filled with childcare, medical appointments, exercise and everyday errands. As a result, work is often restructured around personal commitments, leading to broken-up days and later starts as peo... See more
A GP has been suspended for five months after deliberately booking unnecessary face-to-face appointments in an attempt to manage her working day around childcare responsibilities. The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service found that Dr Helen Eisenhauer, ... See more
Across England more than 82,000 children are in care, and each year a significant number face a sudden, often jarring, transition into adulthood. More than a third leave care on their 18th birthday, according to charity Become, and have to navigate indepe... See more
A major review into the causes of unemployment and economic inactivity among young people has been launched by former health secretary Alan Milburn. The review will focus on the growing number of 16 to 24-year-olds who are not in education, employment or ... See more
