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Nurse struck off after affair with teenage stepson exposed

A registered nurse from the UK has been removed from the nursing register after a tribunal found her guilty of a professional misconduct for engaging in an illicit relationship with her teenage stepson, a scandal that has rocked the medical community.

Met Police detective cleared in beach sex misconduct probe

A Metropolitan Police detective has been exonerated following a high-profile internal investigation into allegations of engaging in sexual activity on a Dorset beach. The officer, suspended since July 2023, has been cleared of all gross misconduct charges

ANZ Bank fined £375k for major governance failures

Australia's ANZ Bank has been slapped with a hefty A$750,000 fine for 'widespread' corporate misconduct and failing to maintain proper share dealing policies for its directors, following a landmark Federal Court ruling.

Hertfordshire Police Officer Sacked for Racist Remarks

A Hertfordshire police constable has been sacked after being found guilty of gross misconduct for making racist and offensive comments about a colleague. The disciplinary panel heard the remarks were recorded without the officer's knowledge.

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.

Specsavers Director Suspended Over Secret Santa Expenses

A senior director at Specsavers has been suspended after allegedly charging the company for a Secret Santa gift. The optics giant confirms an internal investigation is underway into the serious breach of expenses policy.

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.

Nestlé CEO fired after secret affair with marketing VP

Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider has been abruptly fired after a secret romantic relationship with a marketing executive he promoted to Vice President of Americas Marketing just 18 months after meeting her, in a dramatic corporate governance scandal.

Nestlé UK CEO sacked over undisclosed relationship

Nestlé's UK & Ireland boss, Stefano Agostini, has been abruptly dismissed after nearly four decades with the company for failing to disclose a personal relationship with a colleague, breaching strict corporate governance rules.

Cracker Barrel's 'Anti-Woke' Turn: DEI & Pride Axed

US restaurant giant Cracker Barrel makes a stark pivot, removing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) language and LGBTQ+ Pride merchandise in a bid to win back its conservative customer base.

Cracker Barrel's Rightward Turn Ignites Culture War

The iconic US comfort food chain Cracker Barrel is embroiled in controversy, ditching its neutral stance to openly champion right-wing causes, alienating customers and igniting a fierce debate on corporate activism.

Cracker Barrel Removes Pride Support After Backlash

US restaurant chain Cracker Barrel sparks controversy and accusations of 'caving' after quietly deleting its Pride Month support and DEI initiatives from its website, following conservative criticism.

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.

Blue Wiggle Accused of Undermining Ex-CEO in Lawsuit

Explosive allegations emerge as The Wiggles' ex-CEO, Paul Field, sues for unfair dismissal, claiming Anthony Field (The Blue Wiggle) systematically undermined his leadership, leading to his controversial ousting from the children's entertainment empire.

Fossil Fuel Giants Exposed: Bending the World to Their Will

A new Guardian investigation exposes the immense power fossil fuel extractors wield over global politics and economies. Discover how their influence shapes our world and why supporting fearless, independent journalism is crucial to holding them to account

ABC Editor's Luxury 'Junket' Funded by Lobbying Firm

ABC's Political Editor Andrew Greene faces scrutiny after an all-expenses-paid trip to a five-star Italian golf resort, raising serious questions about journalistic independence and corporate influence.

Cracker Barrel's 'Woke' Rebrand Sparks Fury and Sales Crash

Iconic US restaurant chain Cracker Barrel faces a fierce customer backlash and plummeting sales after a drastic 'woke' rebrand alienates its conservative core base. The brand's attempt to modernise its values has been met with accusations of betrayal and

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