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Equal pay hearing affecting thousands of Asda shop workers begins

Case is about whether the mainly female roles are equal to predominantly male warehouse staff, who are paid more

The Guardian - UK

Brickbat: Equal Pay for Unequal Work

An employment tribunal in the United Kingdom has ruled that the Next clothing chain should not pay its retail workers, who are mostly female, less than its predominantly-male warehouse workers. This opens the door to store workers receiving more than £30 million ($39.43 million) in back pay. Next's lawyers noted…

Reason

John Lewis brings back ‘never knowingly undersold’ promise as AI cuts cost of thousands of items

Roughly 30,000 prices will change next week as a result of the move

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‘People tend to think these battles have been won’: Next equal pay claimant on fight for recognition

Helen Scarsbrook says company, which is appealing against the ruling, hasn’t recognised value of female shop floor staff

The Guardian - UK

How to watch Call of Duty: Next 2024 and what to expect before the Black Ops 6 open beta

With just days to go before the open beta for Black Ops 6 goes live, we're getting a detailed showcase on what to expect for the next year of the Call of Duty franchise in a star-studded event.

Windows Central

OPINION - The Next equal pay ruling is fundamentally flawed — here's why

It is one of the mysteries of contemporary life that sex segregation exists even when there is, in theory, no basis for it. A couple of years ago, I visited a popular and well run mail order and retail business. And what I saw was that on the customer helplines…

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Thousands of Next staff win landmark equal pay claim after six-year battle

Next failed to demonstrate lower wages paid to sales consultants compared with warehouse operatives was not result of sex discrimination

Evening Standard

Next shop workers win six-year battle for equal pay in landmark case

Chain may have to foot £30m bill after tribunal hears firm paid 3,500 sales staff lower hourly wage than warehouse workers

The Guardian - UK

Thousands of Next employees win landmark pay claim after six-year battle

More than 112,000 store staff across chains Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Co-op are being represented by Leigh Day

The Independent UK

Our Place is finally releasing a tableware collection to match its best-selling Always Pan colour

Sage is bound to be a huge hit this summer

Ideal Home

Parsing Linear TV's Massive $15 Billion Correction

Also in this week's 'Next Text,' we check in on Elon Musk's $44 billion propaganda machine, and we process all we loved (and loathed) about The Olympics

Broadcasting & Cable

In your wireless lamp era? This new scalloped design is ticking all our boxes for only £50

Form and function in one stylish package

Ideal Home

Best wall sconces: Top decorative light fittings to add an elegant touch to your home

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How to brighten a dark living room – 6 ways to make a dingy lounge feel light and airy

Experts advise how to lighten up a dark living room with the help of paint, the right materials and more

Ideal Home

This mirror is currently one of Habitat's most viewed products - it's easy to see why

I can't stop thinking about how to squeeze it into my home

The Independent UK

How to wear white this season – inspired by Wimbledon

If Wimbledon has you wondering how to style an all white outfit – here are five ways to pull off the look.

The Independent UK

BBQ season: 9 essentials to help serve up the thrill of the grill

From brilliant BBQs to entertaining necessities, these must-haves will make your soirées sizzle, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

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The Independent UK

How to dress for summer sporting events in unpredictable weather

Come rain or shine – the show must go on. Here are five ways to dress for summer events when the weather isn’t as clear as it should be.

Woman & Home

Myleene Klass expertly demonstrates how to nail 2024's waistcoat trend with chic linen two piece and floppy hat for Wimbledon

Myleene proved that dresses aren't your only option for events this summer

Broadcasting & Cable

Can ARPU-Minded Charter Maintain Its Customer Service Edge?

Also in this week’s ‘Next Text,’ we recall our willfully ignorant moments stumbling through TV history on the WB lot under Jamie Kellner … and we try to figure out why Netflix is getting into popcorn

Evening Standard

BBC reminds TV presenters of rules after Gary Lineker Euros 'breach'

The Match of the Day star ‘wore items from his Next range’ during England’s opening game

The Independent UK

BBC reminds TV presenters of rules after Gary Lineker ‘breach’

The presenter ‘wore items from his Next range’ during England’s opening Euro 2024 game

FourFourTwo

Gary Lineker in hot water at Euro 2024 after breaking BBC rules

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker ‘breaks BBC advertising rules’ by wearing his clothing line on air

The presenter appeared to have a shirt and jacket from his Next range on during England’s opening Euro 2024 game

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