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Why UK offices are going footwear-free

Discover why British offices are embracing footwear-free policies, from improved wellbeing to enhanced productivity. The barefoot revolution is transforming workplace culture.

Town Fury Over $22k Giant Eggplant and Peach Statues

Westminster, Maryland, faces a fierce public backlash after the local council approved $22,000 for controversial giant sculptures of an eggplant and a peach, sparking a heated debate about fiscal responsibility and public art.

Nurse struck off after affair with teenage stepson exposed

A registered nurse from the UK has been removed from the nursing register after a tribunal found her guilty of a professional misconduct for engaging in an illicit relationship with her teenage stepson, a scandal that has rocked the medical community.

Met Police detective cleared in beach sex misconduct probe

A Metropolitan Police detective has been exonerated following a high-profile internal investigation into allegations of engaging in sexual activity on a Dorset beach. The officer, suspended since July 2023, has been cleared of all gross misconduct charges

Public Officials Face Jail in New UK Misconduct Law

A landmark new bill will introduce criminal sanctions, including imprisonment, for public officials who breach official codes of conduct, marking the UK's toughest-ever anti-corruption measure.

WA's Double Public Holiday Bonanza After AFL Win

Western Australia's Premier Mark McGowan gifts Perth and Peel residents two surprise public holidays following the West Coast Eagles' historic AFL Grand Final victory, sparking celebration and economic debate.

Hertfordshire Police Officer Sacked for Racist Remarks

A Hertfordshire police constable has been sacked after being found guilty of gross misconduct for making racist and offensive comments about a colleague. The disciplinary panel heard the remarks were recorded without the officer's knowledge.

BBC Boss Refuses to Ban Presenters Abusing Platform

BBC Director-General Tim Davie faces scrutiny after refusing to rule out disciplinary action against stars misusing their influential positions. The corporation launches an internal review into its talent guidelines.

New York Office Market Booms as Remote Work Fades

Contrary to forecasts of an urban exodus, New York City's commercial property market is experiencing a record-breaking resurgence, with soaring rents and plummeting vacancies signalling a powerful return to the office.

Trump Vows to Defund NPR and PBS if Re-Elected

Former President Donald Trump has pledged to strip federal funding from public broadcasters NPR and PBS if he wins a second term, reigniting his longstanding battle with perceived media bias.

Care worker waved soiled underpants at elderly resident

Shocking misconduct uncovered as a carer at a UK care home is filmed waving soiled underwear in an 85-year-old woman's face. The distressing incident has sparked outrage and calls for urgent reform in the care sector.

Met Officer Sacked for Lying About Cannabis Smell

PC Stuart Hooper was found guilty of gross misconduct after a tribunal ruled he lied about smelling cannabis to justify an unlawful stop of two men in Epping Forest. The officer has been dismissed without notice.

UK Government Ignoring Scientific Advice, Experts Warn

A damning report reveals that UK government ministers are sidelining expert scientific advice, leading to flawed policies on critical issues from public health to climate change. Leading experts warn this approach is damaging public trust and decision-mak

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