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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.

SNP's £150k 'Work From Home' Fat-Cat Sparks Fury

Exclusive: A senior Scottish Government official is under fire for a £150,000 salary and a generous hybrid working arrangement, sparking accusations of hypocrisy and 'fat-cat' culture within the SNP administration.

City Lawyer Struck Off For Falsifying Timesheets

A high-flying solicitor at a prestigious London law firm has been struck off after a disciplinary tribunal found he fabricated hundreds of work hours to fraudulently secure a partnership promotion.

Noel Clarke loses libel case against The Guardian

Actor Noel Clarke's libel case against The Guardian over misconduct allegations has been dismissed by the High Court, which ruled the reporting was in the public interest. A major victory for press freedom.

Cop sacked for stealing underwear caught on own bodycam

A Hertfordshire Constabulary officer has been dismissed after his own body-worn video captured him stealing a pair of women's underwear from a property he was searching. The shocking breach of trust was described as 'appalling' by the force's Deputy Chief

Queensland Corruption: 33% Witnessed It, 54% Silent

A damning report from Queensland's corruption watchdog reveals a deep-seated culture of silence, with 33% of public servants witnessing corruption and 54% failing to report it. Discover the alarming findings and the call for urgent reform.

UK GDP grows 0.4% in Q2 2024

The UK economy expanded by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2024, marking a modest recovery after earlier stagnation. Key sectors like services and production drove growth, though challenges remain.

Prison officer faces jail for inmate affair

A 23-year-old female prison officer could be jailed after confessing to a prohibited relationship with an inmate, sparking a major investigation into prison security breaches.

Whitehall sick leave surges under Starmer

Sick leave among Whitehall civil servants has surged dramatically, with new data revealing a sharp rise in absences since Keir Starmer took office. Experts warn of a growing crisis in public sector health and productivity.

Police officer faces misconduct hearing over road rage

A police officer from Avon and Somerset Police is under investigation for misconduct following an alleged road rage incident in Tiverton. The case has drawn attention from local authorities and the public.

Banker sacked after affair with junior colleague

A married city banker was dismissed after a brief affair with a junior colleague, with the tribunal hearing shocking claims about his reaction upon learning his wife was pregnant.

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