Decision means drivers will be entitled to basic rights such as paid holidays, say lawyers The UK supreme court has dismissed Uber’s appeal against a landmark employment tribunal ruling that its drivers should be classed as workers with access to the minimum wage and paid holidays. Six justices handed down a unanimous decision backing the …
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We would like to hear from Uber drivers about their thoughts on being classed as workers. Share your views and experiences After a long-running dispute between drivers and Uber operating companies, the Supreme Court ruled today that Uber drivers should be classed as workers rather than independent third-party contractors. The ruling, made in the UK’s …
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From a treadmill and a puppy to 19th-century curtains, here are the purchases that have helped cheer people up in the past year Not only has my new treadmill seen me through lockdown, it’s also keeping me on an even keel, as I live in a crowded area and don’t really enjoy running outside any …
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News remains blocked as satirical websites are reinstated and Qanon and anti-vaxxers continue to be unaffected Facebook may wait up to a week before unblocking some of the pages of hundreds of non-media organisations hit by its news ban, while anti-vaccination content and misinformation continues to run rampant on the social media platform. News was …
Stopping Trump, reforming Facebook and risking his life to make a Borat sequel. In an exclusive interview, the actor unveils his plans for a revolution – and reveals how it feels to come out as himself Seven months ago, Sacha Baron Cohen was in the back of a speeding ambulance. It was an escape car, …
The Bias Diagnosis examines the disparity in outcomes between white and minority ethic patients. Plus: Ian Wright meets ordinary people with extraordinary stories The Bias DiagnosisIvan Beckley, a student doctor, hosts this podcast for Audible in which he scrutinises the racial inequalities in healthcare systems, from cancer treatment to mental health. Beckley speaks to patients …
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Politicians and news providers in UK and US condemn site after blocking access to media content Politicians, news providers and civil society groups in the UK and US have rounded on Facebook and said the company’s decision to block all media content on its platform in Australia should hasten moves to bring its powers under …
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Labels to be attached to posts directing users to Facebook’s Climate Science Information Center Facebook has said it will start labelling misinformation about the climate crisis in a small trial limited to the UK. Labels will be attached to certain posts directing users to Facebook’s Climate Science Information Center, a repository of fact-checked claims about …
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From hairdryers to ovens, we would like to hear about your gadgets and devices that are still working As we spend more time at home than ever, some of us have looked to upgrade our home appliances – but for others, there has been no need. From ovens and fridges that have outlived their owners, …
‘I am manifesting abundance on all platforms,’ I find scrawled in my notebook when my week on Clubhouse is over What to make of Clubhouse – the invitation-only, social media, audio app that’s hit the zeitgeist this month? It’s like a LinkedIn that talks to you. It’s like attending a conference that never ends. Its …
