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Network of welfare hubs for Hyderabad gig workers planned by entrepreneur

A well-known Indian entrepreneur-turned-investor is set to launch the first of what he hopes will become a chain of subscription-based community welfare hubs providing rest and related facilities for the nation’s ever-growing gig workforce.

By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 14 August 2026

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Why Indian doctors are demanding zero tolerance for hospital violence

A recent high-profile incident where hospital doctors were allegedly assaulted by a well-known politician in Maharashtra have prompted renewed calls for tougher sentences for those who attack healthcare workers, but some hospitals are already taking steps to defuse aggressive behaviour by patients and their families by rolling out communication skills training for medical teams

By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 14 August 2026

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Emma Bridgewater fined £266,666 after falling shard of glass injures child

Ceramics manufacturer Emma Bridgewater has been handed a £266,666 fine after a young girl was injured by falling broken glass during a Christmas lights switch-on event at its premises in Hanley.

By Belinda Liversedge on 08 July 2026

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Heat at work: why Britain needs stronger protections for a hotter future

With rising temperatures posing a growing health risk to UK workers, the TUC is calling for HSE guidance to be updated to require employers to take specific steps to protect workers' wellbeing when temperatures exceed pre-set trigger points.

By Huma Haq, TUC on 01 August 2026