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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.

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.

Trump ally claims BLS manipulated jobs data

Heritage Foundation economist EJ Antoni, a Trump supporter, claims the Bureau of Labor Statistics is inflating job numbers to benefit Biden's re-election campaign. Experts dismiss the allegations as baseless.

Trump fires labor stats chief, sparks data integrity fears

Former US President Donald Trump's abrupt dismissal of the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics has drawn sharp criticism from economists and policymakers, raising fears of political interference in key economic data.

Trump firing risks US economic data credibility

Experts warn that President Trump's abrupt firing of a key Labour Department official could undermine the reliability of US economic data, raising concerns among policymakers and investors.

Wales statistically England's largest 'city'

A quirky statistical anomaly has reclassified Wales as England's biggest 'city', sparking humour and debate. The Office for National Statistics explains the reasoning behind this unusual categorisation.

Theft every minute in UK as crime soars

New figures reveal a staggering rise in thefts across the UK, with one incident reported every minute. Critics blame Labour's policies for the surge in crime.

Wales population decline: First in 170 years

For the first time since 1851, Wales has recorded a population decline, according to the latest census data. The figures highlight significant demographic shifts, with implications for public services and policymaking.

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