Deaths of five men at troubled prison investigated by police – what we know IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 2
Police launch criminal probe after five deaths at scandal-hit prison Exclusive: Nottinghamshire Police are investigating after a coroner raised concerns about a string of suicides at HMP Lowdham Grange The Independent UK · Oct 2
‘Caged like an animal, it could only end one way’: New prisons crisis as segregation deaths soar Exclusive: Matthew Osborne, 39, received just three minutes of human contact in three days and was driven to take his own life after 54 days in isolation, his family says The Independent UK · Sep 19
New labour code impact: Rs 8k less take home pay likely for employee with Rs 15 lakh CTC; check the impact on CTCs of Rs 10 lakh, Rs 25 lakh and Rs 50 lakh New labour codes mandate higher provident fund contributions for employees. This change reduces monthly take-home pay for many salaried individuals. Salaried employees having Rs 15 lakh CTC may get up to Rs 7,928 less net take home pay after new labour code is applied; Know what happens for Rs 10… The Economic Times · Aug 29
Foodservice giant Sodexo is embracing AI and robotics to reshape the kitchen Alice Guéhennec oversees an annual investment budget of around 500 million euros to support AI, robotics, and other technology initiatives. Fortune · Jul 1
Zero income tax on Rs 15 lakh CTC? Here’s how these allowances and perks can cut your tax under new tax regime Salaried individuals can significantly reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime by strategically utilizing allowances and perquisites. The new rules for Tax Year 2026-27 allow for tax-free benefits on items like meal coupons and gadget reimbursements, potentially bringing a Rs 15 lakh CTC to zero tax. The Economic Times · May 13
Plan for healthier school meals in England will hit services, say caterers Trade body warns that changes are likely to drive up costs and push pupils to find somewhere to buy junk food The Guardian - UK · Apr 23
The unspoken rule: is English really the key to success in Europe's boardrooms? From Airbus to Siemens, English has become the default language of Europe's most powerful boardrooms. The question is no longer how it got there—but who it's leaving behind. Fortune · Mar 23
Chiropodist struck off after removing prisoners toe without consent The Health and Care Professionals Tribunal Service (HCPTS) hearing confirmed she will be struck off from February 14 The Independent UK · Jan 23
Plant importers say border delays in Kent could drive up prices and stop deliveries from EU Traders report long waits at Sevington inspection post and claim trees and shrubs are repeatedly being damaged The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2025
Civil Service contractor among 61 London firms fined for hiring illegal workers Some 61 firms in the capital were issued penalties totalling a record more than £3.2million Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025
As House dining shake-up nears, food workers take fight to court - Roll Call “We hope that these companies come to their senses,” one union organizer says, as some workers at the Capitol face an uncertain future. Roll Call · Jul 28, 2025
The House is revamping its dining options. Will workers keep their jobs? - Roll Call Sodexo is out, and new food vendors are in. But current House dining workers say they’ve been left without answers. Roll Call · Jul 9, 2025
Queens of influence: Meet the women shaping Europe's future In its 28th year, the annual MPW list recognizes 100 women leading major global companies. This year, 21 listees are at the helm of European companies. Fortune · May 23, 2025
Roll Call · May 2, 2025 Starbucks to replace Dunkin’ in House dining shake-up - Roll Call Food on the House side has long drawn strong opinions, with many complaining it doesn’t stack up to the offerings in the Senate.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 16, 2025 Prison firm pays £3m to shareholders amid safety fears and rising deaths The company which owns Scotland’s private Addiewell prison has paid more than £3 million to shareholders in less than two years despite serious…
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025 Prison accused of lack of candour in probe into three self-inflicted deaths in 19 days – including ex Dreamboys boss A coroner has hit out at multiple failures in prison and healthcare services at HMP Lowdham Grange which led to the spate of deaths
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025 Can suspending a cage-free egg law solve the soaring price problem? Nevada takes a crack at it Record high egg prices prompted Nevada lawmakers to unanimously back suspending their cage-free egg law, but the six other states with similar laws in effect have shown no sign of dropping them even if it might help lower grocery bills
The Conversation · Feb 10, 2025 What public-private-partnership scandals can tell us about wrongdoing in the water industry Water bills are going up in England and Wales, even after the series of scandals around water companies. Last year water firms paid £158 million in fines following a record-breaking number of sewage dumps in rivers and seas.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 8, 2025 Anger at second camp plans for '700 workers' on Scottish island MORE than 200 islanders have objected to a proposal to build a large camp for up to 350 workers amid a second proposal which could see another 350…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2025 ‘Repeated failures’ at Nottinghamshire prison where three inmates took their lives Inquest into deaths of three prisoners within three weeks at HMP Lowdham Grange in 2023 criticises ‘poor leadership’
Sports Illustrated · Jan 16, 2025 Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk to Serve As Chief Flavor Officer for Super Bowl LIX Faulk is teaming up with Sodexo Live! to curate a special menu for the Super Bowl at the Superdome.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 15, 2025 Australian miners lose taste for French caterer Sodexo as meals fall flat French catering giant Sodexo is battling the loss of major contracts in Australia's mining sector amid ongoing complaints about the quality of food served at its remote worker camps.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2025 Concerns over camp proposal for 350 workers on Scottish island AN ISLAND community council is requesting more time to collect public views on a proposal to build a large camp for up to 350 workers in Skye
Radio France Internationale · Aug 3, 2024 Paris's eco-friendly Olympic Village gets mixed reviews from athletes Athletes have mixed reviews for the veggie-heavy cafeteria, limited air conditioning and cardboard beds on offer at the Olympic Village north of Paris, which organisers designed to be the most sustainable yet.