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Drivers warned of £1000 fine for windscreen mistake

Millions of UK motorists are at risk of a hefty £1000 fine and penalty points due to a commonly overlooked winter driving law. Experts reveal the crucial checks you must make before starting your engine.

Police Probe Angela Rayner Over Tax Allegations

Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner is under investigation by police over allegations she may have broken electoral law and avoided stamp duty in a row about her former council house sale.

Boss's 'fatherly' touch not harassment, tribunal rules

An employment tribunal has ruled that a male director placing his hand on a female HR worker's shoulder was a 'fatherly' gesture, not sexual harassment, dismissing her claims of a 'hostile' work environment.

I Risked Prison to Marry My Cousin in UK

A British man reveals his extraordinary journey of secretly marrying his first cousin, a criminal offence in the UK punishable by prison, and their fight for legal recognition of their controversial union.

Rayner's Union Power Plan 'Breaches Human Rights'

Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner faces a major legal and political storm over her controversial 'New Deal for Working People'. Top human rights barristers warn her plan to strengthen union power could violate fundamental rights and cripple the UK econom

Target Sued Over Gruelling 24-Hour Warehouse Shifts

US retail giant Target faces a class-action lawsuit from warehouse employees who allege mandatory 'megasize' shifts of up to 24 hours violate labour laws and create dangerous working conditions.

British woman fined £1700 in France for her cat's miaows

A British woman living in France has been ordered to pay a staggering £1,700 fine after a court ruled her cat's miaows were a 'repeated nuisance' to neighbours. The bizarre legal battle highlights extreme noise nuisance laws on the continent.

Gay Men Brutally Whipped in Public Under Sharia Law

Two gay men were publicly whipped in Indonesia's Aceh province after being found guilty under strict Sharia law. The brutal caning has sparked international outrage and renewed debate on human rights.

Kmart Australia Faces Legal Action Over Forced Labour Links

Australian retail giant Kmart is under fire as a prominent legal firm launches unprecedented action, alleging the company failed to adequately address modern slavery risks within its supply chain, potentially linking its products to forced labour.

Labour's Mahmood: Break the Law, Face Consequences

Shadow Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood delivers a powerful speech outlining Labour's plan for a 'mission-driven' government to restore order and rebuild public trust in the justice system.

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.

Court Backs Councils to Block Asylum Seeker Hotels

A landmark High Court ruling has handed local councils sweeping powers to shut down asylum seeker hotels using planning laws, throwing the new government's flagship immigration strategy into chaos and creating a multi-million pound emergency.

Malaysia U-turns on mandatory prayer punishment

The Malaysian government has swiftly U-turned on a controversial plan to punish Muslim men for skipping Friday prayers, following a fierce backlash from the public and legal experts.

Labour's Bill Targets 'Banter' and Bouncer Abuse

Labour's proposed Worker Protection Bill aims to crack down on workplace harassment, including so-called 'banter' and abuse faced by bouncers in pubs and nightclubs. The legislation seeks to create safer environments for employees across the UK.

Lords accused of blocking workers' rights reforms

UK peers face backlash as they allegedly attempt to water down proposed legislation aimed at strengthening workers' rights, particularly targeting exploitative zero-hours contracts.

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