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From early birds to emerging butterflies: UK shows signs of earliest spring on record

Citizen science data reveals early flowering, nesting and insect activity as global heating accelerate seasonal change

The Guardian - UK

New ruling in Rockstar Games legal battle means the GTA 6 studio won't be forced to pay fired employees interim relief — 'We regret that we were put in a position where dismissals were necessary'

A judge has officially ruled that Rockstar Games won't be forced to pay interim relief to the 34 Grand Theft Auto 6 developers it fired in October, after the IWGB accused the studio of union-busting.

TechRadar

Rockstar still hasn't offered a convincing reason for firing over 30 GTA 6 developers

Rockstar's alleged union busting has provoked protests and drawn skepticism from legislators.

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Rockstar Games Claims GTA 6 Firings Linked to Leaks, Not Union — Jobs at Stake

Rockstar Games is denying allegations that a mass firing of over 30 employees was due to union-busting; says it's due to gross misconduct.

International Business Times UK

Rockstar doubles down, says fired employees leaked "specific game features from upcoming and unannounced titles" and union busting claims are "false and misleading"

The GTA 6 dev isn't backing down from this one

GamesRadar

GTA 6 studio Rockstar Games' firing of "at least 30 employees" reaches the UK Parliament as MP questions "what steps can be taken" to support the former devs

The politician hopes to "stop this from happening again"

GamesRadar

Union leader says fired GTA 6 devs weren't leaking Rockstar secrets, they were talking about working conditions on a private Discord: "They should be legally protected to do that"

The employees "weren't on these big, open, public forums spouting secrets on the company"

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UK union accuses GTA maker Rockstar Games of firing employees attempting to organise

According to The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain, the developer fired more than 30 staff last week for being members of a union-affiliated Discord channel

The Guardian - UK

Gaming World Rocked as Rockstar Faces 'Biggest Union Row in Industry History

The studio behind the Grand Theft Auto title fired 30 to 40 employees after discovering supposed union activity

International Business Times UK

TfL faces legal action over licence delays for Uber and other private hire drivers

Union representing minicab drivers claims livelihoods have been damaged and calls for ‘systemic change’

The Guardian - UK

Ronnie Flanagan to retire from ICC Anti-Corruption Unit in October

NEW DELHI: Ronnie Flanagan, who has headed the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) since 2010, will retire at the end of October. His departure follows the news of ACU head Alex Marshall's planned retirement in November.

The Times of India

Staff and bosses at Royal Society of Arts accuse each other of threats and lies in pay row

A labour dispute at the historic charity, one of the most bitter the sector has seen, has spilled into the public sphere

The Guardian - UK

Former West Indies player Marlon Samuels banned from all forms of cricket for six years for anti-corruption code violation

Marlon Samuels banned six years for breaching anti-corruption code in Abu Dhabi T10 league. Found guilty of failing to disclose benefits, concealing information and not cooperating with investigation. Ban began November 11. ICC GM: ban acts as strong deterrent to those breaking rules.

The Hindu

West Indies' Marlon Samuels receives six-year ban for anti-corruption code violation

NEW DELHI: Former West Indies cricket star Marlon Samuels has been handed a six-year ban from all forms of cricket after being found guilty of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board's Anti-Corruption Code during his participation in a T10 league in the United Arab Emirates.

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Quinn Redeker dead: Days of Our Lives soap actor who played villainous Alex dies in LA

Iconic Days of Our Lives star Quinn Redeker, best known for playing villain Alex Marshall in the hit US soap for eight years from 1979, died in LA on December 20, his family have confirmed

The Independent UK

Wales hold on to defend Commonwealth Games men’s pairs bowls title

Daniel Salmon and Jarrad Breen celebrated wildly after England pair Jamie Walker and Sam Tolchard had battled back from 15-6 down to level

Daily Record

Neil Fachie targets Commonwealth Games top Scot spot as he prepares for almighty velodrome battle with former partner

The para cyclist can become the nation's record gold medal winner - for a few days at least - if he achieves his target of double success.

The Guardian - UK

The world is rightly appalled by the Uber files – the drivers aren’t so surprised

My union has been fighting tooth and nail for the rights of Uber drivers. It feels like the only way to trigger change, says the IWGB’s Alex Marshall

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Food delivery drivers fired after ‘cut-price’ GPS app sent them on ‘impossible’ routes

Couriers who deliver for Just Eat were sacked by email and wrongly accused of taking ‘excessive detours’

Daily Mirror

Owner left with £8,500 vet bill after his dog escapes from pet sitter

Alex Marshall is warning owners about the dangers of booking their dog into an unlicensed mini kennel this summer after his dog ran away and went missing for 10 days

The Guardian - UK

Deliveroo accused of ‘cynical PR move’ with union deal for couriers

IWGB union says endorsement by GMB means workers still receive below the minimum wage

The Guardian - UK

‘The threat of abuse and violence is still a daily part of the job’: the bereaved women fighting to protect gig economy drivers

In 2021, the Bolt driver Gabriel Bringye was killed by a group of teenagers. Now his fiancee and sister are battling to ensure it never happens again

The Guardian - UK

The hidden life of a courier: 13-hour days, rude customers – and big dreams

An army of drivers risked their health to get us goods during lockdown. But what is it like making deliveries while negotiating parking fines, traffic jams and spiralling costs?

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