Labour’s flagship Employment Rights Bill has cleared its final parliamentary hurdle and is set to become law before Christmas, marking the most significant expansion of workers’ rights in a generation. The legislation passed its final stage in the House of Lords after Conservative peer Lord Sharpe, the shadow business andContinue Reading
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FIFA have launched a new batch of budget-friendly World Cup tickets following criticism over high prices. The international governing body for football has assured a selection of tickets at a fixed price of £45 for every match at next summer’s tournament. These will be distributed to the participating member associations,Continue Reading
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