Instacart pays $60m in FTC settlement over fees
Grocery delivery giant Instacart settles with the FTC for $60 million over misleading fees and free trial charges. The company also faces a separate pricing probe. Read the full details.
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CDC ends universal hepatitis B vaccine at birth recommendation
The CDC has formally dropped its blanket recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth, advising individualised decisions for low-risk infants. Discover the implications.
BBC to fight Trump's £7.5bn lawsuit over edited clip
The BBC vows to defend against Donald Trump's $10bn defamation suit over a doctored Panorama clip, despite warnings legal costs could hit £75m. Explore the high-stakes legal battle.
Trump sues BBC for £7.5bn over Panorama speech edit
Donald Trump sues the BBC for up to £7.5bn, alleging a Panorama documentary used a misleading edit of his Capitol speech. The case claims defamation and Florida trade violations.
Trump sues BBC for $10bn over doctored Panorama speech
Donald Trump launches a massive $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC for allegedly doctoring his speech in a Panorama documentary. Get the latest on this major legal battle.
CDC panel rejects RFK Jr's Hepatitis B vaccine claim
A CDC advisory committee has formally dismissed Robert F. Kennedy Jr's claim linking the Hepatitis B vaccine to liver disease, stating there is no supporting evidence. Read the full report.
Govt Abandons Workers' Rights Manifesto Pledge
Ministers drop day-one unfair dismissal protection in a major U-turn. The revised Employment Rights Bill sets a new 6-month qualifying period. Read the full story.
Firefighter loses 'fireman' term unfair dismissal case
A decorated firefighter lost his unfair dismissal claim after being disciplined for not challenging colleagues who used the term 'fireman'. The case followed a sexual harassment tribunal involving a female colleague. Read the full story.
Australia caps high-risk mortgages to stabilise housing
Australia's banking regulator introduces debt-to-income limits on mortgages, capping high-risk lending at 20% to improve housing affordability and financial stability.
Developer's case thrown out after eating in tribunal
A software developer lost his unfair dismissal claim against AIG after eating a full meal during the virtual hearing. Discover the full story behind this extraordinary employment tribunal case.
Scots Adviser Wins Unfair Dismissal Case
A Glasgow financial adviser has won his unfair dismissal claim after being sacked over alleged misconduct following a boozy work meal at a Marco Pierre White restaurant. Read the full employment tribunal details.
Nationwide mortgage lending dips after stamp duty rush
Nationwide reports a dip in mortgage lending to £4.7bn but a surge in income to £3.1bn following its Virgin Money takeover. The building society vows to keep all branches open until 2030.
Woolworths manager loses unfair dismissal claim
A Woolworths manager, 63, sacked for sending 'I love you' messages to a colleague, 29, loses his unfair dismissal claim. The Fair Work Commission ruled his conduct was misconduct.
Howard Webb in court over referee career 'ruin' claim
Ex-Premier League referee Howard Webb appears in employment court as former WSL official Lisa Benn alleges unfair dismissal and career damage by PGMOL. Follow the developing legal battle.
Millions Borrow from Family Amid Cost of Living Crisis
New research reveals millions of UK adults are borrowing from friends and family to cover essential costs. Share your experience with informal lending arrangements.
Centrelink pays £33k to ex-staff over mental health resignation
A former Centrelink employee wins £33,000 compensation after being forced to resign during mental health crisis. Read the full Fair Work Commission ruling details.
Starbucks workers strike in 25+ US cities on Red Cup Day
Hundreds of Starbucks workers launch unfair labour practice strike across US cities amid contract negotiations stalemate. Union calls for customer boycott.
Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
HMRC worker wins COVID safety dismissal case
A tax office worker unfairly dismissed after raising COVID safety concerns during lockdown wins employment tribunal case against HMRC in precedent-setting ruling.
Erin Patterson Appeals Mushroom Poisoning Conviction
The Australian woman convicted in the deadly Leongatha mushroom lunch case files appeal, claiming oppressive questioning and jury irregularities compromised her trial.
ULEZ Auto Pay Blunders: Drivers Wrongly Fined Thousands
Exclusive investigation reveals how Transport for London's automated payment system is wrongly penalising compliant drivers, with one motorist facing £9,600 in incorrect charges.
Risky 'Arm' Loans Make Worrying UK Comeback
Exclusive investigation reveals dangerous interest-only mortgages are returning to Britain's housing market, raising alarm bells among financial experts as economic uncertainty grows.
Major Credit Score Overhaul Hits UK This Summer
Millions of Brits will see their credit scores transformed as new 'onboarding' rules launch this summer. Discover how this financial revolution affects you.
DPD drivers claim revenge sackings over pay cut protests
Delivery giant DPD faces allegations of systematically firing drivers who spoke out against significant pay reductions, raising concerns about workers' rights in the gig economy.
ABC exec in Lattouf case paid £836k for 8 months
Shocking remuneration figures revealed in ABC annual report show massive payout to executive who dismissed journalist Antoinette Lattouf, raising questions about broadcaster's spending priorities.
RNLI volunteer wins unfair dismissal case over Khan remark
A lifeboat helmsman unfairly sacked for calling London Mayor Sadiq Khan a 'terrorist' on Facebook wins landmark employment tribunal case, exposing workplace speech boundaries.
Apple and Google face UK employment tribunal claims
Tech giants Apple and Google confront employment tribunal claims from former UK employees alleging systematic discrimination and unfair dismissal practices.
Big Brother fans blast 'unfair' immunity twist in eviction shock
Big Brother fans are in uproar after a controversial immunity twist spared certain housemates from eviction, leaving four contestants unexpectedly facing the public vote in what viewers are calling the most unfair twist of the series.
AWS faces consumer lawsuit over anti-competitive claims
New York consumers file landmark lawsuit against AWS, claiming Amazon's cloud computing dominance harms competition and inflates prices for millions of users worldwide.
Fire chief wins unfair dismissal case after phone incident
A fire service manager who was sacked after throwing a disabled man's mobile phone into a hedge has been awarded nearly £20,000 after an employment tribunal ruled his dismissal was unfair.
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