There has been a 181,000 increase in the number of zero-hours contracts since Labour was elected. BBC News
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'Sadistic' pair behind bars for blowing up sheep
Leighton Ashby and Oakley Holland beat the animal to death, then inserted fireworks in its body. BBC News
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For years he was overlooked by the art world – now he’s been approached to create a piece for a new art prize. Source link
Read More »Can robots ever be graceful?
Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper. BBC News
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Lily-May Edwards travels two hours each way from north Wales to Liverpool to work in the office. BBC News
Read More »Ireland have a lot of work to do – Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admits his side have a lot of work to do following their 36-14 defeat against France in the opening match of 2026 Six Nations. BBC News
Read More »Jobs set to be cut at Wedgwood
Seventy workers at the Staffordshire site were put on temporary leave last year due to slow demand. BBC News
Read More »Ex-care worker denies offences at children's home
Linda Brunning is accused of indecently assaulting a boy at Skircoat Lodge in the 1980s and 90s. BBC News
Read More »Alton Towers to restrict disability pass for people with ADHD and anxiety
Operator Merlin Entertainments said the pass was no longer working as intended because of increasing demand. Source link
Read More »Aid workers missing after airstrikes hit South Sudan hospital
MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted. BBC News
Read More »'Hero' dog PD Finn's law not working, says handler
The law was changed after the German shepherd nearly died while protecting his owner. BBC News
Read More »Jailed owner of 'God's land' angers councillor
Jailed Michael Merrill, who said he was doing God’s work, had many chances to demolish the buildings. BBC News
Read More »Workers urge Target and US firms to speak up over ICE raids
Workers are writing letters, staging strikes and in some cases resigning over how bosses are handling the immigration crackdown. BBC News
Read More »My break-up blindsided me. Here's how to tell if your relationship isn't working
Eve’s husband asked for a divorce after 6 months. Here’s how to spot the signs and fix a failing relationship. Source link
Read More »My support worker hasn't been paid for weeks after delays to disability scheme
Delays to the Access to Work scheme have increased significantly, leaving some disabled people without support. BBC News
Read More »US probes Nike over white worker discrimination claims
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which enforces workplace discrimination laws, announced on Wednesday it has demanded company records going back to 2018, including the use of race and ethnicity data, and whether such information influenced executive pay. BBC News
Read More »Abusive nursery worker 'could harm other children'
Roksana Lecka, now 23, was jailed in September for abusing 21 babies at a nursery in Twickenham. BBC News
Read More »A96 upgrades to be completed in phases, says Hyslop
The transport secretary says work on a Nairn bypass is expected to start in 2029-30. BBC News
Read More »Offshore worker numbers cut as bad weather hits supplies
Ithaca and TotalEnergies take non-essential staff off some North Sea installations due to the issues. BBC News
Read More »Pinterest sacks workers for creating tool to track layoffs
The social media platform announced last week that it was laying off around 15% of its workforce. BBC News
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