7 h. ago Man quits job as he's accidentally paid 330 times his wage, and wins fight to keep it

An office assistant who was accidentally paid £126,860 instead of £385 and then quit the company has won a legal fight to keep the money - but the company has vowed to appeal

Politics

11 h. ago Man is accidentally paid 330 times his monthly salary and quits

In May 2022, his employer accidentally deposited 165 million pesos, worth about £127,000, into his account.

Politics

17 h. ago TikTok climbing star dies after falling from Yosemite’s famed El Capitan while livestreaming

Balin Miller was just 23 when he died in a climbing accident Wednesday - his mom has paid tribute

Events

22 h. ago My travels through Chicago: tear gas, resistance and Trump’s big immigration crackdown

Donald Trump recently launched ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ in the city and threatened to send in the National Guard. The mood is febrile, with fears things could get worseAt 5am on a warm September morning a small crowd of protesters assembles in the dark. They are gathering outside the Broadview immigration processing centre, a two-storey brick structure in the Chicago suburbs that has the ambience of a US outpost in a foreign war. Windows are boarded with plywood. Fences are lined with razor wire and black cloth. Masked Ice agents appear sporadically, dressed in military fatigues – tactical helmets, flak jackets and rifles.The protesters begin to heckle each time an agent turns up for work or leaves through a chainlink gate. “Quit your job!” they chant. “Take off your mask!” Continue reading...

Politics

22 h. ago Dear Coleen: 'Daughter won’t go to school so I had to quit my job'

The mother told Coleen: My marriage is hanging by a thread because my husband and I argue over our daughter all the time.

Politics

37 h. ago Ricky Hatton’s lookalike son has very different new job after tragedy saw him quit boxing

The 24-year-old has endured heartbreak and grief this year with his father's tragic death following the passing of his close friend

Society

3 d. ago Man who fell to his death from hot air balloon after quitting job at top hotel died of multiple injuries, inquest told

Jesus Lato Garzon, 33, fell from the balloon in front of horrified passengers and landed in a field after recently quitting his job at one of Britain's top hotels.

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3 d. ago The Kitchen Brigade review – heartfelt French cooking comedy shows migrants the ropes

A bunch of young immigrants are taught the the power of kitchen discipline by a white-saviour chef – but it’s a bit past its sell-by dateSticky, super sweet and messy as the remains of a smashed bottle of Cointreau, this comedy drama came out in its native France in 2022 and is only now making its way to the UK. But even those few years on the shelf have left it feeling uncomfortably out of touch with the urgency of the times when it comes to the way it handles the plight of young immigrants who facing increasing levels of hostility both in France itself and across the world with the rise of far-right activists.In Kitchen Brigade’s universe, almost all a bunch of undocumented teenagers need to help them get leave to remain is a white-saviour lady; in this case it is chef Cathy (Audrey Lamy), who comes to work at a refugee centre after she abruptly quits her job at a prominent high-end restaurant. In care herself as a child, Cathy doesn’t like authority much it seems (unless she’s th...

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5 d. ago Man, 33, who died in fall from hot air balloon had quit his job at top hotel on outskirts of London

Jesus Lato Garzon told colleagues ‘I need to think about my life’, according to reports

Society

5 d. ago Man who fell to his death from hot air balloon had quit his job at top hotel as he told colleagues: 'I need to think about my life'

Jesus Lato Garzon, 33, worked in room service at The Grove, a five-star country retreat in Hertfordshire popular with celebrities, but he resigned mid-shift earlier this month.

Society

5 d. ago MC behind vile Rory McIlroy chant at Ryder Cup unmasked as she quits job and issues grovelling apology

A club emerged on social media of the Master of Ceremonies urging the home fans to direct a foul-mouth chant at the European star

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5 d. ago Ryder Cup staff member quits job and apologises to Rory McIlroy for her first tee actions

Ryder Cup emcee Heather McMahan stepped down from her position and reportedly apologised to Rory McIlroy for leading vulgar chants against the Team Europe star at the first tee on Saturday

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5 d. ago What would you do if a supermarket accidentally gave you £300 of groceries you hadn’t paid for? | Polly Hudson

The law says you should try to return them. But be honest – wouldn’t you be tempted to keep them?How well do you know yourself? You might feel certain about how you’d act in a situation, but until it happens, perhaps you shouldn’t be so sure. Or, to put it another way, how honest would you be if no one was looking?A Mumsnet message board contributor started an extremely lively discussion this week, with a post entitled Should I Tell Tesco I Basically Stole £300 From Them? The contributor had cancelled her order, and received a refund, but then it was delivered, bringing along with it a moral dilemma. Or maybe not, depending on your morals. Continue reading...

Economics

6 d. ago Potter sacked, Brentford v Manchester United buildup, Madrid derby – matchday live

⚽ Join us to discuss another busy day of football⚽ View today’s fixtures | Mail us or comment BTLSports politics: Ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Norway next month, it is not possible, no matter what your deep emotional loyalties might be, to argue with the idea Israel shouldn’t currently be playing international sport. Words: Barney Ronay.Brentford v Manchester United: Today’s early kick-off in the Premier League is being broadcast on TNT Sports here in the UK and while Rio Ferdinand may have quit his job as a pundit with the network in order to relocate to Dubai, he has still been offering opinions on Manchester United’s decidedly underwhelming start to the season. Continue reading...

Society

6 d. ago 'I quit my job as a teacher to go backpacking around South East Asia and have no regrets'

Sarah Smith has visited six countries inluding Thailand and Vietnam. She spends around £1,000 a month on accomodation, transport and activities

Society

7 d. ago Darts ace Jonny Clayton reveals why he waited before quitting job – 'it's a lonely sport'

EXCLUSIVE: Jonny Clayton enjoyed a rise in darts rarely ever seen in the era of young talents like Luke Littler after 'The Ferret' only decided to quit his job following his first major title triumph.

Politics

1 week ago Police called after mum quits banking job to sell racy photos online

An Australian mother of two, who quit her corporate job to sell racy images and videos, was reported to police and was accused of being a "bad mum" by other parents

Events

1 week ago Ruben Amorim responds to quit rumours and makes Man United stance clear

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim's future at Old Trafford is already in question early in the season after a slow start, and he has spoken out on the prospect of whether he'd quit his job

Politics

1 week ago Manager quits club after only 10 days in job and one game at former EFL side

Yeovil Town manager Danny Webb has resigned from his position at the former Championship club after just one match and ten days in charge of the National League side

Society

1 week ago Ryan Giggs quits job as former Wales manager makes career move

Former Wales manager Ryan Giggs is now looking for a new job after walking away from a role he had previously been occupying since March 2024

Society