The BBC reported this morning that the government is finally to close the loophole on tipping in the service industries. This is long overdue and good news for hard-working staff who have been literally short-changed by their employers. It has also happened fairly quickly following a recent campaign started by the Guardian then taken up [...]
Why red-top sleaze should be kept out of the bedroom
Published in July 25th, 2008
Like many journalists, I’ve been following Max Mosley’s privacy case with enormous interest. Unlike many of my colleagues, I hoped he would win and I’m pleased he did. I say unlike, because I dislike kiss and tell stories and the often appalling pain and damage they leave in their wake. I’ve never worked as a [...]
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