Image copyright Getty Images Riders hired by food courier Deliveroo are not entitled to collective bargaining, the High Court has ruled. The ruling confirmed a previous judgement by labour law body the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC). The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain was attempting to overturn the verdict, reached in November last year, that …
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Huawei and its rivals are competing to sell 5G equipment to mobile phone networks BT has said it will not use Huawei’s equipment within the heart of its 5G mobile network when it is rolled out in the UK. The British firm, however, still plans to use the Chinese company’s …
Image copyright Getty Images Travel firm Thomas Cook has come a long way since its formation in rural Leicestershire during the early Victorian era. Founded in Market Harborough in 1841 by businessman Thomas Cook, the fledgling company organised railway outings for members of the local temperance movement. Some 177 years later it is is a …
Image caption George Henderson cares for his heroin-addicted 37-year-old son A carer is being forced to sell his home or face jail because he wrongly received benefits that cost the taxpayer less than £110. George Henderson, 59, from Leyland in Lancashire, looks after his 37-year-old son, John, who has mental health problems and is addicted …
Image copyright VTech Image caption VTech allows parents to determine which sites their children can visit with the tablet Child gadget-maker VTech’s website is promoting a security fix for its flagship tablet, following an investigation by BBC Watchdog Live. The Storio Max – which is called the InnoTab Max in the UK – suffers a …
Image copyright Getty Images Growth in the UK’s key services sector has hit its lowest level since July 2016, prompting fears of stagnation. The purchasing managers’ index (PMI) from IHS Markit/CIPS sank to 50.4 in November, down from 52.2 in October. A figure above 50 indicates expansion. “The survey results suggest that the pace of …
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Image copyright Reuters Image caption Ryanair has experienced months of disruption in Europe The Civil Aviation Authority has said it is taking legal action against Ryanair over its refusal to compensate thousands of UK-based customers. Their flights were cancelled or delayed over the summer because of strikes by Ryanair pilots and cabin crew. The CAA …
Image copyright Getty Images The hot summer led to a huge surge in subsidence problems as British homes suffered in the dry heat. Insurers said claims between July and September were at the highest level for 12 years, reaching numbers last seen in the heatwaves of 2006 and 2003. More than 10,000 households made claims …
Image copyright mediaphotos Is it ever ok to hug at work, or is it just best to stick to a polite handshake? And what are your rights to refuse if you’re really not into the idea of hugging colleagues? What happens if your boss wants to hug you, cuddle you, massage you, or even to …