Labour's Inhumane Migration Policies Betray Human Rights
A scathing critique reveals how the Labour government's harsh migration policies, despite rhetoric of cohesion, betray fundamental human rights and continue a legacy of cruelty.
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Workers Stage Mass Protests Against Billionaires on Labour Day
Massive Labour Day protests saw thousands demand fair wages, union rights, and tax justice for the ultra-wealthy, in a powerful show of collective action.
Teen activist reveals horror inside Russian children's home
A courageous young Russian activist has revealed the shocking conditions inside a state-run children's home, detailing systematic abuse, censorship, and political indoctrination in an exclusive interview.
Badenoch: ECHR 'Weaponised' Against UK National Interest
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has ignited a political firestorm, accusing activist judges of 'weaponising' the European Convention on Human Rights against British interests. Her hard-hitting speech at an Amnesty International event, which also took aim
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
Trump's Labour Board Poised for Radical Workers' Rights Overhaul
Exclusive: President Trump's new appointees to the National Labor Relations Board are poised to dismantle decades of pro-union precedent, threatening a dramatic rollback of American workers' rights and union power.
Starmer: Labour will block UK exit from ECHR
Sir Keir Starmer vows a Labour government will prevent the UK from leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, setting a clear battle line with the Conservatives on human rights law and immigration policy.
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.
Ex-Minister: Labour Rights Plan Helps Foreign Criminals
Former Attorney General Sir Michael Ellis KC warns that Labour's plans to replace the Human Rights Act with a British Bill of Rights could create a 'lawyers' charter' and make it harder to deport dangerous asylum seekers, echoing Donald Trump's concerns.
Volkswagen Brazil investigated over alleged Amazon slave labour
Brazilian authorities are investigating Volkswagen's local subsidiary over allegations of using modern slave labour at a ranch supplying cattle to its canteens, a stark reminder of corporate supply chain risks.
UK Petition Demands Paid Menstrual Leave for Endometriosis
A landmark petition is calling on the UK government to introduce statutory paid leave for women suffering from severe period pain and conditions such as endometriosis, sparking a national debate on workplace equality and women's health.
Court Blocks Asylum Seeker Eviction from Epping Hotel
In a major legal victory for migrant rights, the Court of Appeal has overturned a decision to remove asylum seekers from an Epping hotel. Discover the human rights arguments that secured their stay.
Farage's ECHR Exit Plan Alarms Rights Advocates
Nigel Farage's pledge to leave the ECHR if elected raises alarm among human rights advocates, who warn it could dismantle fundamental protections and isolate Britain on the world stage.
Illinois Launches Free LGBTQ+ Legal Defence Hotline
Illinois establishes a groundbreaking, state-funded legal hotline offering free, immediate counsel to LGBTQ+ residents facing discrimination, housing issues, and civil rights violations.
New UK consumer law bans subscription traps and fake reviews
Millions of UK consumers gain powerful new rights as the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act becomes law, tackling subscription traps and fake reviews.
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.
Badenoch's Equality Act Redefinition Sparks Fury
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch's proposed redefinition of 'sex' in the Equality Act has sparked a major political and social firestorm, pitting transgender rights against single-sex spaces.
US deports Ugandan asylum seeker, igniting diplomatic row
Exclusive: The US deports a Ugandan asylum seeker, Kilmer Abrego Garcia, despite court findings he would face 'certain persecution' for his sexuality, igniting a major row with Uganda and outrage from human rights groups.
US imposes visa restrictions on Uganda over anti-gay law
The United States has announced new visa restrictions for Ugandan officials in response to the country's harsh Anti-Homosexuality Act. This decisive move signals a major diplomatic rift over human rights.
Trump's Executive Order Threatens US Workers' Union Rights
Exclusive: The Trump administration unveils a controversial executive order that could dramatically weaken union power and reshape the American workplace, sparking fierce backlash from labour groups.
JK Rowling Slams Sturgeon Over Gender Rights Approach
Harry Potter author JK Rowling delivers a scathing critique of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's approach to gender recognition reforms, accusing her of fostering a toxic public discourse and ignoring women's concerns.
Nigerian father wins UK asylum after claiming he's gay
A Nigerian father, previously denied asylum three times, has been granted the right to remain in Britain after a tribunal accepted his late claim that he faces persecution for being gay in his home country.
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.
UK bans Palestine Action under terrorism legislation
The UK government has officially outlawed Palestine Action under terrorism legislation, sparking fierce debate over protest rights and jury independence. Activists vow to continue demonstrations despite the ban.
Trump Enlists Pam Bondi to Fight Transgender Discrimination Suits
Ex-President Donald Trump enlists former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to counter lawsuits alleging discrimination against transgender people at his Minnesota golf club, reigniting debates on LGBTQ+ rights and political lobbying.
Yosemite Ranger Sacked in Trans Pride Flag Dispute
A veteran Yosemite National Park ranger has been dismissed following a dispute over displaying a Trans Pride flag at work, igniting a fierce debate on free speech, discrimination, and National Park Service policies.
Rwandan-Backed Rebels Accused of Congo War Crimes
A damning new report from Human Rights Watch details horrific war crimes, including mass killings and rape, perpetrated by the M23 rebel group with Rwandan support in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
100+ Groups Demand Starmer Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap
A powerful coalition of over 100 women's rights and poverty organisations has issued a stern demand to the incoming Labour government, urging Sir Keir Starmer to abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit, branding it a 'vile policy' that plunges f
Starmer Accused of Appeasing China Over Jimmy Lai Silence
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces mounting criticism for his muted response to the persecution of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, raising serious questions about his commitment to defending British values and press freedom against Chinese authoritarianis
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