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Supermarkets battle to hire autistic volunteer after mum's plea

In an extraordinary retail rivalry, Waitrose and Asda are competing to secure the services of 28-year-old Ben, an autistic volunteer, after his mother's emotional appeal went viral. Discover how this bittersweet employment battle is changing perceptions a

Autistic man's unpaid Waitrose work sparks fury

A 21-year-old autistic man has been working unpaid at Waitrose for 18 months through a government scheme, raising serious questions about disability employment rights and exploitation.

Waitrose sacks autistic volunteer over 'behaviour'

Supermarket giant Waitrose has sparked outrage after dismissing an autistic volunteer from its Cheadle store following complaints about his behaviour, raising serious questions about corporate disability inclusion.

Jewish GP accused of 'gaslighting' remark to Muslim colleague

A Jewish doctor faces serious allegations after reportedly telling a Muslim colleague 'Typical Muslims gaslighting' during a heated exchange at an NHS practice, sparking an employment tribunal investigation into religious discrimination.

Over-50s Unemployment: UK's Hidden Ageism Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how experienced workers over 50 are being systematically locked out of employment, facing unprecedented discrimination despite their skills and availability.

Property manager sued over congratulatory WhatsApp message

A London property manager is being sued for discrimination after sending a WhatsApp message congratulating an employee on their work anniversary, in a landmark employment case that could redefine workplace communications.

Circumcision May Double Autism Risk in Boys

New research suggests routine circumcision could significantly increase autism spectrum disorder risk, with findings showing vaccinated boys face even higher susceptibility.

Muslim man barred from escorting wife at airport over hijab

A Muslim man was prevented from accompanying his wife through airport security in Sidney, Montana, after officials cited concerns about her hijab, sparking allegations of religious discrimination and raising questions about airport security protocols.

The Evolving Science of Autism Diagnosis

Groundbreaking research is transforming how we understand and identify autism spectrum conditions. Discover the latest diagnostic approaches and what they mean for families across Britain.

Autism Expert: 5 Common Signs Adults Often Miss

Leading autism specialist Dr. Punit Shah shares crucial insights about common autism traits in adults that often go unrecognised, helping improve understanding and self-awareness.

Autistic professional's 40-year workplace revelation

A groundbreaking personal account reveals how an autistic employee spent four decades masking their true self before discovering the transformative power of requesting workplace accommodations.

Autism Masking: 7 Signs Women Miss

An autistic woman reveals the subtle signs of masking - from social exhaustion to identity confusion - and why so many women go undiagnosed for years.

Trump's Tylenol-Autism Claim Faces Scientific Scrutiny

Former President Donald Trump's controversial assertion linking Tylenol to autism receives scientific scrutiny as new research examines the potential connection between acetaminophen and neurodevelopmental conditions.

BBC worker sues over racist Dalek 'exterminate' bullying

A BBC props manager is taking legal action against his employers after allegedly enduring racist bullying where colleagues repeatedly told him 'exterminate' in Dalek voices and made other discriminatory remarks about his Nigerian heritage.

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