Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
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Insurer cancels 'immoral' funeral policies amid customer outrage
Major UK insurance provider faces backlash after abruptly cancelling funeral cover policies, leaving elderly and vulnerable customers without financial protection for end-of-life arrangements.
Three arrested in Westminster Supreme Court protest clash
Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Supreme Court as trans rights activists and women's rights campaigners clashed, leading to three arrests. The confrontation erupted following a landmark ruling on gender recognition laws.
Trans activists plot to disrupt women's rights march in Edinburgh
Women's rights campaigners in Scotland face organised opposition from trans activists planning to 'drown out' their Edinburgh march, prompting calls for First Minister John Swinney to uphold sex-based protections.
Microsoft Faces Massive Australian Fine Over Customer Rights
Tech giant Microsoft confronts potential multi-million dollar penalties in Australia following accusations of misleading millions of customers about their rights to refunds and remedies.
UK bill grants legal rights to nature
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
McVey: Prisoners should never get vote
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
Australian banks ignore customer hardship requests
Exclusive investigation reveals major Australian banks are systematically failing customers in financial distress, with thousands of hardship requests going unanswered as cost-of-living pressures mount.
Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case
In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights
Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
Bank closes Palestine activists' account
A couple campaigning for Palestinian rights have had their joint account abruptly closed by Yorkshire Building Society, raising concerns about financial discrimination against activists.
Travel firm backtracks on price drop refund promise
Leading travel company faces backlash after quietly removing its 'Price Drop Protection' guarantee, leaving customers without promised refunds when holiday prices fall after booking.
Japanese restaurant owner fights customer abuse in landmark case
A landmark case in Japan sees a restaurant owner take legal action against abusive customers, challenging the country's deep-rooted service culture where customer misconduct often goes unpunished.
John Lewis sends £6 cream instead of £550 iPhone
A furious shopper was left stunned after John Lewis dispatched a cheap face cream instead of the premium iPhone they ordered. The retail giant faces criticism as customer demands answers about the missing £550 device.
Commonwealth Bank withdraws invasive customer questions
Australia's largest bank retreats from intrusive financial health check survey asking about relationships, health and finances following widespread backlash and privacy concerns.
HSBC freezes Melbourne woman's account without explanation
A Melbourne mother's life turned upside down when HSBC suddenly froze her account without explanation, leaving her unable to access her own money for essential expenses in a shocking case of banking bureaucracy gone wrong.
Badenoch attacks Human Rights Act in Tory speech
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.
John Lewis security slam customer to pavement in violent incident
Exclusive video reveals violent confrontation outside Oxford Street store as security personnel face scrutiny over excessive force against shopper. Witnesses describe disturbing scene as customer rights groups demand investigation.
Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.
Harrods Shock: Customer Demands Refund For 10-Year-Old Sandwich
A woman's attempt to return a decade-old Harrods sandwich for a refund has sparked disbelief and gone viral, raising questions about consumer rights and food safety at the iconic London store.
DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.
QLD's 'Hostile' Indigenous Policies Condemned by Rights Chief
Australia's Human Rights Commissioner condemns the Queensland government's 'punitive and hostile' approach to First Nations people, warning of devastating human rights violations.
UK Firms Harass Bereaved Families for Payments, Report Finds
A damning report reveals UK companies are failing bereaved customers, with families harassed for payments and forced through complex 'death admin' while grieving.
Ryanair Flight Cancellation: How I Won £400 Compensation
A Ryanair passenger's nightmare flight cancellation turned into a £400 victory. This definitive guide reveals the step-by-step process to claim what you're owed under UK261 regulations. Discover how to fight back against airline delays and cancellations.
Barclays charges £100 fee for 67p overdraft
A Barclays customer was left in shock after being charged a staggering £100 fee for a minuscule 67p overdraft. Read the full story of this banking scandal and how to protect yourself from similar charges.
Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights
The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.
Olive Garden diner's portion size complaint sparks fury
A viral social media post from a disgruntled Olive Garden customer has ignited a fiery online debate about restaurant portion sizes, value for money, and customer expectations in the UK's competitive casual dining scene.
British Gas removes customer credit buffer, sparks fury
British Gas faces a storm of criticism after quietly removing a crucial payment buffer for thousands of customers, leaving many struggling to pay their energy bills. Find out if you're affected.
M&S issuing £15 vouchers to shoppers - claim yours now
Marks & Spencer is dishing out free £15 vouchers to customers who faced long queues or poor service. Here's how to check if you're eligible and claim your compensation.
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