As they say in capitalist economic theory there's only one thing worse than beating up a customer and killing a beloved bunny rabbit - and that's upping your staff's wages. Last week following the announcement by American Airlines that they are offering its pilots and flight attendants an increase in pay...
Award-winning photographers have captured some of the rarest mammals and birds on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's ‘Red List’ - which highlights species across the globe at risk of extinction. Incredible shots of an Atlantic puffin, a wolverine and a common pochard were sent in by snappers as part of Sony’s ongoing commitment to support...
Post-Brexit "dumping" is threatening thousands of UK jobs, with British firms been left defenceless because of a dearth of protection for British industries. Seven manufacturing trade associations have been joined by GMB, Unite and Community trade unions in demanding that politicians include strong new ‘trade remedies’ within their manifestos. Up until...
We all know the feeling. The end of month comes around and with a week left we're all digging around the back of the sofa to find the cash to get us through to our next pay cheque. No matter how diligently we have saved it always seems to be...
Reporters hit out at Theresa May during her visit to Cornwall today after local journalists were reportedly "shut in a room" and banned from filming her. The Prime Minister is touring the South West but local media was stopped from recording her while she visited an industrial estate. Reporters from...
This is the dramatic moment a surfer was rescued after more than 30 hours clinging to his surfboard - 13 miles out to sea. Lucky Matthew Bryce, 22, was found after a major search and rescue operation was launched when he was reported missing on Sunday morning. He was eventually...
A hospice is giving terminally ill patients the chance to experience the world through virtual reality - just like an episode of hit TV series Black Mirror. Dying patients can enter a virtual world where they can walk on a beach or through woods by wearing a set of high-tech...
The Liberal Democrats chances of mounting a serious General Election challenge have been cast in doubt following revelations that they have already come a cropper in two seats. Following the announcement by Daisy Benson that she would run for the party in Yeovil, the LibDem candidate stood down because: “Although I’ve been...
Millions of pensioners feel unsafe in their own home, a study has found. Falling ill or having an accident with no-one nearby to help, anti-social behaviour and having no support is leaving almost one in five pensioners fearful in their own home as they get older. Others admit to worrying...