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‘Gig economy companies take note’: Uber drivers to be treated as workers from today
They will get guaranteed earnings, holiday pay and pensions following a landmark legal battle.
Michelle Obama ‘not surprised’ by Royal family racism allegations
The former First Lady said she was praying for the royals, and urged everyone involved to show forgiveness - because “there is nothing more important than family”.
European Medicines Agency says ‘no indication AZ vaccine causes blood clotting’
It comes as several European countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Denmark and Norway, temporarily suspended use of the vaccine.
Julie Burchill pays Ash Sarkar ‘substantial damages’ – and says sorry – after libel case
The columnist apologised after making a string of 'racist and misogynist' social media comments.
Plain-clothes police will patrol bars and clubs ‘to keep women safe’
The proposal was met with an instant online backlash, with many saying the police should not be given extra powers.
Officer in Sarah Everard case referred to watchdog after sharing ‘sickening’ meme
According to The Sun newspaper the constable had sent colleagues a meme that featured images of a woman being abducted by a uniformed police officer.
Spain to pilot trial of four-day working week
Countries around the world - including the UK - will be watching the trial closely.
Men more likely to think the vigil to Sarah Everard should not have gone ahead
It comes as the victims' commissioner pointed out that the vigil highlighted what "many women feared could happen to them."
AstraZeneca’s Covid jab is safe, Oxford professor reassures public
Professor Andrew Pollard said that while it was right that regulators investigated reports of blood clots in people who have had the vaccine, data from millions of people was “very reassuring” that there was no link.