DPD temp workers miss sick pay as UK labour rights probe widens
Internal documents reveal DPD temporary workers may have been denied sick pay and pensions, as a UK labour rights investigation deepens amid broader scrutiny of gig economy practices.
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Belfast riots expose UK’s fragile peace as Starmer faces first crisis
Violence in Northern Ireland reignites sectarian tensions, testing Keir Starmer’s government as economic and social fractures deepen across the UK.
UK youth unemployment crisis: what Ireland’s apprenticeships reveal
Alan Milburn’s review exposes a million young Britons not in education or work. Ireland’s model offers solutions—but can the UK adapt?
UK borrowing debate tests Starmer’s growth plan as watchdog flags defence claim
Chancellor John Healey faces pressure to boost public investment under relaxed fiscal rules, while a watchdog challenges Starmer’s defence spending claim. Key decisions loom.
Saudi-led $55bn takeover of EA reshapes UK gaming and global tech power
Electronic Arts' $55bn sale to Saudi Arabia's wealth fund and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners marks a seismic shift in gaming and tech geopolitics. What it means for UK studios, regulation, and global investment flows.
Metro Bank fraud case exposes AI security gaps in UK banking
A Sussex businessman fights for £14,000 refund after Metro Bank fails to stop AI-linked fraud, raising questions about banking security and customer protection.
Climate satire sparks debate as UK braces for recession over Hormuz crisis
A Guardian cartoon ignites controversy over climate discourse, while EY warns of UK recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Wales breaks with Fifa, and NHS mental health cuts deepen.