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Nurse wins £25k payout after dismissal for eye-roll

A dental nurse from Greater Manchester has been awarded £25,000 in an employment tribunal after she was unfairly dismissed for an alleged eye-roll, a case highlighting toxic workplace culture.

EasyJet manager sacked over 'banter' wins tribunal case

An EasyJet manager fired for 'inappropriate banter' with his team has triumphed in an unfair dismissal claim. An employment tribunal ruled the airline failed to investigate properly, in a case that questions corporate culture and HR procedures.

Co-op worker wins unfair dismissal case over radio

A Co-op warehouse employee who was sacked for switching off a Michael Jackson track has been awarded nearly £20,000 after a tribunal ruled his dismissal was unfair. The case highlights the limits of managerial control over the workplace radio.

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

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.

Arctic Ice Melt Slows Unexpectedly, Baffling Scientists

In a startling twist that challenges climate models, researchers discover a mysterious slowdown in Arctic sea ice melt, prompting a urgent scientific quest for answers in the face of rising global temperatures.

Arctic Sea Ice Melt Slows, Baffling Scientists

In a surprising twist for climate science, the rapid melt of Arctic sea ice has shown a significant and unexpected slowdown over the past decade, challenging existing models and forcing a major rethink of our understanding of the polar region's future.

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.

Microbes accelerate Arctic glacier melt

New research reveals that microbial activity is accelerating the melting of Arctic glaciers, pushing them toward irreversible collapse. Scientists warn of dire consequences for global sea levels and ecosystems.

Antarctica: Where the sun never sets

Explore the surreal beauty of Antarctica, where the sun doesn't set for months, offering a unique experience for intrepid travellers.

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