Brigitte Bardot, French Film Icon, Dies Aged 91
French actress and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died at 91 after a sudden illness. Discover the legacy of the original 'sex siren' and style icon.
French actress and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died at 91 after a sudden illness. Discover the legacy of the original 'sex siren' and style icon.
French cinema icon Brigitte Bardot has died at 91. The star, who became a global sex symbol before dedicating her life to animal welfare, passed away at her home in southern France. Read her remarkable story.
Female council workers across the UK have won over £1 billion in back pay after a major GMB union campaign. Discover the details and what it means for 2026.
Understand your legal rights for returning faulty or unwanted Christmas gifts in the UK. Know the 30-day and 14-day rules, and when shops can refuse.
Part-time workers could qualify for a workplace pension by working just 15 hours a week from April 2026, thanks to a National Living Wage rise. Find out if you're affected.
Thousands of UK part-time workers will qualify for workplace pensions from April 2026, needing just 15 hours a week. Discover how the rising National Living Wage boosts retirement savings.
HMRC urges all UK workers to check their pay this Christmas after identifying £5.8m in arrears for 25,200 underpaid staff. Learn your rights and how to report underpayment.
Sharon Osbourne joins animal welfare outcry against Morocco's reported cull of free-roaming dogs before the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Stars demand an end to the 'barbaric' slaughter.
Retail leaders warn Labour's new workers' rights legislation will lead to fewer jobs and hurt high streets. Read the full industry reaction and analysis.
Millions face Christmas travel disruption. Know your rights for compensation on delayed trains and flights. Plan ahead with expert advice from Quotezone.co.uk.
Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre has issued a direct appeal for kindness towards retail staff during the busy festive season. The centre's social media campaign reminds millions of visitors to show respect.
UK police face criticism for using 'cumulative disruption' powers quashed in May 2025 to manage pro-Palestine protests. Lawyers warn of a legal vacuum and stifled democracy.
Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre issues a public reminder to be kind to retail staff during the festive rush. See the campaign and public reaction.
HMRC issues a crucial warning to UK workers to check their December payslips for underpayment. Seasonal staff have rights to minimum wage. Report issues online in minutes.
Bus station workers and customer service staff in the West Midlands walk out for a second time, rejecting a 3.2% pay offer. UNISON warns of disruption to transport and projects.
A fresh dispute has erupted in Birmingham after agency bin workers were offered a £600 cash incentive to work over New Year, angering striking council staff. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's proposed pay-per-mile charge for electric vehicles faces legal warnings over taxing foreign travel. Experts say it may breach human rights. Read the full analysis.
The Labour government is proposing to remove the £118,000 cap on unfair dismissal payouts, a move businesses fear could lead to unlimited compensation claims. Learn the details and timeline.
Money expert Martin Lewis urges UK consumers to choose Direct Debits over recurring card payments for stronger legal protection and easier cancellation. Learn the crucial difference.
Over 260,000 households save £325 on average via WaterSure. See if you qualify for the bill cap on Universal Credit, Pension Credit & other benefits.
Consumer group Which? exposes three major home insurers accepting less than half of claims. Discover the firms named and what it means for your policy. Read the full report now.
Birmingham City Council denies union claims it is hiring new agency staff for 'strikebreaking' as bin strike escalates. Get the latest on the dispute.
A grieving widower details his three-month struggle to transfer his late wife's Virgin Media account, facing repeated calls and paying double. Read his full story.
Birmingham City Council is recruiting new agency workers for street cleaning as bin strikes continue, Unite claims. The union alleges this is to replace striking staff.
New data reveals millions of young motorists mistakenly believe they must pay for manufacturer recall repairs, risking unnecessary costs. Experts urge drivers to know their rights.
Rachel Reeves' proposed £2,000 cap on salary sacrifice pension contributions could penalise young workers and cost employers. Full analysis of the Treasury's £2bn tax raid.
A watchdog committee hears emotional testimony alleging Dudley Council social workers lied and ignored vital emails concerning child protection. Read the full investigation.
Sports Direct customers face court threats and demands for thousands after parcels were stolen from doorsteps. The retailer is using a crime agency to pursue refunded shoppers. Read the full investigation.
ITV has tabled an £80m bid to broadcast the new rugby union Nations Championship on free-to-air TV, potentially securing all UK fixtures until 2029. Read the full story.
Architect argues co-living spaces offer affordable city-centre homes for key workers, freeing up family housing and reducing congestion. Is this the solution Bristol needs?