Black Friday abuse crisis hits UK retail workers
As Black Friday begins, the Retail Trust reveals 77% of shop staff face intimidation. The charity urges shoppers to show respect with simple smiles and thank yous during the festive rush.
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Pentagon cuts Boy Scouts ties over name and DEI
Exclusive: Pete Hegseth moves to end Pentagon's support for Scouting America, citing diversity push and removal of 'boy' from name. A 100-year partnership ends.
Fury as boy, 13, excluded from Christmas lights event
Stevenage Borough Council apologises after a 13-year-old boy with special needs was pushed to the back of the stage and excluded from turning on the town's Christmas lights, despite being promised the role.
SEND Crisis: System Nears Collapse as Demand Soars
England's special educational needs services face total collapse. Experts demand transparency, proper funding, and firm safeguards for vulnerable children and families.
Michigan Volleyball Match Sparks Trans Athlete Row
A Michigan high school volleyball quarterfinal faces controversy over a transgender player, prompting intervention from school officials. Read the full story on this developing situation.
NZ Breakers boycott Pride Round rainbow insignia
New Zealand Breakers players will collectively boycott rainbow flags on jerseys during NBL Pride Round, supporting teammates with religious objections. Read the full story on this developing sports controversy.
Bunnings Faces Pressure to Ban Dogs From Stores
The beloved DIY chain Bunnings finds itself at the centre of a heated national debate as calls intensify to prohibit pets in stores following a series of concerning incidents. As opinions clash between animal lovers and safety advocates, we examine whethe
Benefits banking crackdown could close thousands of accounts
Exclusive: Major banking reforms could see benefits claimants losing accounts as DWP tightens rules on fund monitoring and fraud prevention.
ATO staff ordered to declare gender identity in diversity survey
The Australian Taxation Office faces backlash after mandating staff to disclose personal diversity details including gender identity and sexuality in what critics call 'invasive workplace surveillance' under the Albanese government.
UK pilot scheme helps homeless people access banking
The UK government launches a groundbreaking initiative to tackle financial exclusion by helping homeless individuals access basic banking services through a new pilot scheme starting in January.
NWSL trans athlete debate ignites after ex-player's column
Ex-NWSL star Elizabeth Eddy's explosive column on transgender athletes in women's football has divided the sports world, drawing both fierce backlash and vocal agreement as the inclusion debate intensifies.
Primark sales jump 7% amid retail expansion push
High street giant Primark reports impressive 7% sales growth despite inflation pressures, with major expansion plans including new Twinings partnership and US store openings.
Victoria's Secret embraces body positivity in major rebrand
The lingerie giant's stunning transformation from promoting unattainable beauty standards to embracing diverse body types signals a new era for fashion inclusivity.
ITN faces staff backlash over 'woke' workplace training
Britain's leading news broadcaster ITN confronts internal criticism as employees question mandatory diversity sessions addressing unconscious bias and LGBTQ+ terminology.
M&S shares suffer worst day since pandemic
Marks & Spencer shares experienced their sharpest decline since March 2020 after the retail bellwether warned of weaker profits, sending shockwaves through the UK retail sector.
Paul Sinha blasts TV bosses over diversity hypocrisy
Quizzer Paul Sinha exposes shocking double standards in television industry diversity initiatives while calling for genuine inclusion reforms.
Transgender group sues England Cricket Board over policy
Transgender rights group takes England Cricket Board to court following controversial new participation guidelines that restrict transgender women's cricket involvement.
M&S launches major expansion with 20 new stores
Marks & Spencer announces ambitious expansion plan with 20 new stores across the UK, creating over 3,400 jobs and bringing back beloved fashion brands.
Theatre's Invisible Barrier: Disabled Audiences Excluded
An alarming new report reveals UK theatres are failing disabled patrons, with inaccessible venues, poor communication, and systemic exclusion creating 'cultural segregation'.
Carter's announces UK store closures and layoffs
Popular homeware retailer Carter's confirms sweeping store closures and layoffs across Britain, citing inflation, supply chain issues, and changing consumer habits as key factors.
Diversity advert backlash sparks racism accusations
A recent diversity campaign featuring Sarah Pochin has ignited fierce debate about whether progressive advertising is promoting inclusion or inadvertently fostering division in British society.
Seasalt to open 30 new UK stores in major expansion
Popular Cornish fashion brand Seasalt is embarking on its biggest retail expansion yet, planning to open 30 new stores across the UK and create 350 jobs as demand for their colourful designs continues to grow.
Target CEO warns of organised retail crime surge
Target's chief executive Brian Cornell reveals escalating organised retail crime is putting staff safety at risk and costing retailers billions annually.
Target Plans Thousands of Job Cuts Amid Stagnant Sales
American retail colossus Target reveals plans to cut thousands of corporate positions in strategic cost-cutting move following disappointing sales performance and changing consumer habits.
Waitrose axes autistic volunteer after 18 years of service
Supermarket giant Waitrose sparks outrage after dismissing long-serving autistic volunteer to hire paid staff member, raising questions about corporate inclusion policies.
ASDA hires autistic man let go by Waitrose after years volunteering
In a powerful move for workplace inclusion, ASDA has hired an autistic man who was unexpectedly released by Waitrose after years of dedicated volunteering, sparking important conversations about neurodiversity in retail.
Olympian's granddaughter loses qualification to transgender student
The granddaughter of a celebrated British Olympian has failed to qualify for a sporting event after finishing behind a transgender student, sparking a family appeal and reigniting the debate about fairness in women's sports.
Major retailer announces 83 store closures across UK
Another beloved high street name faces significant restructuring as economic pressures force the closure of 83 stores nationwide, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
Minnesota Court Rules on Trans Athletes in Women's Sports
In a groundbreaking decision with national implications, Minnesota's highest court has dismissed a legal challenge against transgender powerlifter's participation in women's competitions, setting a crucial precedent for sports inclusion policies.
NFL's transgender policy sparks controversy under Goodell
Exclusive: The National Football League's new transgender participation guidelines spark heated debate across sports and political spheres, with critics calling the policy discriminatory.
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