Top Cop's 5 Essential Tips for New UK Drivers
A police road safety expert reveals five crucial tips for young drivers during Road Safety Week. Learn how to stay safe and reduce risks on UK roads.
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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.
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.
DPD drivers claim revenge sackings over pay cut protests
Delivery giant DPD faces allegations of systematically firing drivers who spoke out against significant pay reductions, raising concerns about workers' rights in the gig economy.
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.
Amazon Drivers Forced to Wear AI Surveillance Glasses
Exclusive investigation reveals Amazon delivery drivers are being mandated to wear AI-powered smart glasses that monitor their every move, raising serious concerns about worker privacy and digital rights in Britain's gig economy.
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.
Spanish villagers create English signs for lost lorry drivers
Frustrated residents in a Spanish village create homemade road signs in English to stop foreign HGV drivers from getting stuck on their narrow streets after official pleas for help went unanswered.
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.
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.
UK Diesel Drivers: Claim Emissions Compensation Now
Millions of British motorists may be entitled to significant compensation payouts following the diesel emissions scandal. Find out if you qualify and how to claim.
Australia Post's 'Knock and Run' Delivery Tactics Exposed
Shocking investigation reveals Australia Post drivers leaving 'missed delivery' notes without attempting to knock, leaving frustrated customers empty-handed despite being home.
Dieselgate Trial: UK Drivers Sue Over Emissions Scandal
Thousands of British motorists take legal action against vehicle manufacturers in groundbreaking Dieselgate case, seeking justice for alleged emissions cheating.
Dieselgate: UK Drivers Win Landmark Compensation Case
In a groundbreaking legal decision, British motorists deceived by diesel emissions scandals move closer to receiving compensation as courts rule manufacturers deliberately misled consumers about vehicle environmental performance.
Car finance scandal costing Brits thousands
Exclusive investigation reveals how UK drivers are paying thousands extra on car finance deals while dealers pocket secret commissions. Are you affected?
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.
California drivers win historic union rights
In a groundbreaking victory for gig economy workers, California has passed legislation granting ride-hailing drivers collective bargaining rights, potentially reshaping the industry nationwide.
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'.
Amazon UK drivers sue over 'exploitative' algorithm
Amazon delivery drivers launch a groundbreaking legal battle against the tech giant, alleging its surveillance algorithm creates 'inhumane' working conditions and violates their rights.
Private parking tickets surge 24% hitting UK drivers
British motorists are facing a record onslaught of private parking tickets, with a shocking 24% annual surge in charges. Discover the data behind the £100M industry and how to fight back.
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.
Sydney Airport Taxi Drivers Exposed in Fare Refusal Scandal
Exclusive undercover investigation reveals Sydney airport taxi drivers systematically refusing short trips, leaving passengers stranded and breaching NSW regulations. Authorities vow crackdown.
Gen Z's Driving Anxiety: Fear of Parking & Petrol Pumps
A startling new study reveals a growing driving anxiety epidemic among young Brits. Gen Z drivers are confessing to avoiding basic manoeuvres like parallel parking and refuelling due to a crippling lack of confidence. Is the digital age creating a generat
UK's 5 Riskiest Areas for Older Drivers Revealed
Exclusive research uncovers the British areas where mature motorists face the greatest danger on the roads, with Westminster emerging as the most perilous location.
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.
Drivers hide number plates to dodge private parking cameras
Furious British drivers are fighting back against aggressive private parking firms by hiding their number plates with unusual methods. Discover the escalating war on UK streets and the controversial tactics being deployed.
UK drivers face £1000 fines for car seat mistakes
Millions of UK motorists are at risk of hefty fines and penalty points for simple yet illegal errors related to car seats and child restraints. Are you making these costly mistakes?
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