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Driver wins unfair dismissal case over failed drug test

A delivery driver sacked for a positive cannabis test has triumphed in a surprise employment tribunal ruling, which found his dismissal was unfair. The tense legal battle centred on procedural flaws in the testing process.

MoD Worker Sues Colleagues Over 'Good Luck' Card

A Ministry of Defence civil servant is taking six colleagues to an employment tribunal, alleging a farewell card signed with messages like 'good luck' and 'all the best' was a calculated act of bullying and harassment in a case that could redefine workpla

Ryanair Recruit Thought He Was Joining MI6, Not Cabin Crew

A Ryanair flight attendant reveals his astonishing story of being recruited for what he believed was a top-secret MI6 operation, only to discover it was an elaborate cabin crew interview. The bizarre case highlights extreme recruitment tactics in the avia

Man wins unfair dismissal case over WhatsApp comment

A UK man was unfairly dismissed after rating a female colleague's appearance on a private WhatsApp group. The tribunal ruled the company's investigation was flawed, setting a precedent for workplace social media use.

NHS Solicitor Wins Tribunal Over Freezing Office

Leila Ayad, an NHS solicitor, successfully sued her employer for subjecting her to 'intolerable' cold working conditions, winning over £8,000 in a landmark employment tribunal case.

Labour to ban 'fire and rehire' in first 100 days

EXCLUSIVE: Dame Angela Eagle tells the Mirror a future Labour government will ban the controversial 'fire and rehire' tactics, branding them a 'national scandal' that exploits workers. The bold pledge signals a major pro-worker shift in UK employment law.

United Airlines Sued Over HIV Discrimination

A United Airlines flight attendant is suing the carrier, alleging he was barred from working international routes and denied a promotion after disclosing his HIV-positive status, in a case that could set a major precedent for disability rights in the avia

Air India Safety Crisis: Regulator Admits 40% Staff Shortage

An explosive investigation reveals that India's aviation regulator, the DGCA, is operating with a severe 40% staff shortage, raising alarming safety concerns for Air India and millions of passengers. Discover the full story behind the staffing crisis.

Wetherspoons manager unfairly sacked over staff discount

A former Wetherspoons manager was dismissed for 'gross misconduct' after purchasing a discounted meal for a colleague. An employment tribunal has now ruled her sacking was unfair, exposing a severe disciplinary overreach by the pub chain.

Qantas fined £66m for pandemic staff sackings

Australia's national airline Qantas has been slapped with a hefty fine for unlawfully dismissing workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Discover the full story behind this controversial decision.

Five dead in Kenya plane crash tragedy

A devastating plane crash in Kenya's Kiambu County has left five people dead, including a family of four. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.

Air India Exposed: 51 Safety Violations Found

India's aviation watchdog has uncovered 51 alarming safety violations at Air India, raising serious concerns over pilot training and operational standards as investigations into a deadly crash continue.

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