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Eurostar error strands wheelchair user in Rotterdam

A British wheelchair user's journey from Brussels to London descends into chaos as a Eurostar train error leaves him stranded 100km away in Rotterdam, sparking outrage over disabled travel rights.

Mum fined for disabled parking despite leg in cast

A North Shore mother, Natasha Jansen, speaks out after receiving a shocking £60 fine for using a disabled parking space while her leg was immobilised in a full cast, exposing a critical flaw in council enforcement systems.

Ian Rankin's Stirling Castle Blue Badge Ordeal

Celebrated crime writer Sir Ian Rankin was left stranded outside historic Stirling Castle after his disabled parking permit was challenged by an overzealous attendant, sparking outrage and highlighting accessibility issues at Scotland's premier heritage s

Tom Utley: 4 Sick Days in 50 Years by Ignoring Experts

Veteran journalist Tom Utley reveals his astonishing record of just four sick days in half a century, attributing his robust health to ignoring conventional medical advice, enjoying daily crosswords, and embracing a contented life.

Teacher on 16-year sick leave with £48k salary

A secondary school teacher has remained on full sick pay for 16 years without returning to the classroom, costing taxpayers over £1 million and igniting a fierce debate on public sector sick leave reform.

Spurs guilty of job discrimination against Arsenal fans

A landmark employment tribunal has ruled that Tottenham Hotspur Football Club unlawfully discriminated against job applicants for being Arsenal supporters. The case reveals a shocking club policy of barring rivals' fans from roles at the Tottenham Hotspur

UK Sick Days Hit Record High Since 2008

New data reveals UK employees took a staggering 185.6 million sick days last year, the highest level since 2008. Experts point to a 'perfect storm' of post-pandemic health issues and NHS pressures.

Disabled girl misses school after council fails to build ramp

A five-year-old girl with cerebral palsy was forced to miss her first day at a new specialist school after Westminster Council failed to install a promised wheelchair ramp, leaving her family devastated and fighting for her right to an education.

Zero-Hours Contract Hell in UK Tourism Exposed

An exclusive insider account reveals the shocking instability and financial insecurity faced by zero-hours contract workers in Britain's tourism sector, exposing the human cost of precarious employment.

UK Workers Take Two Weeks Sick Leave Annually

Exclusive analysis reveals a surge in UK workplace absences, with stress and mental health cited as primary drivers. Discover the sectors hardest hit and the growing impact on the economy.

Overhearing sexist comments is harassment, tribunal rules

A UK employment tribunal has made a landmark ruling, stating that a female sales manager was constructively dismissed after being subjected to a 'toxic' male-dominated atmosphere where overhearing sexist comments was a form of harassment.

Trainee wins £20k over Nazi and ISIS workplace taunts

A London-based trainee accountant, Soliman Sinclair, wins a landmark harassment case against his former employer after enduring months of anti-Muslim abuse, including being called a 'Nazi' and 'ISIS' supporter.

Graduate fired after getting her start date wrong

A recent graduate's career-starting role was terminated before it began after she mistakenly arrived on the incorrect start date, sparking a major online debate about modern hiring practices.

Mum's £18k eviction threat over disabled son's decking

A mother in Westminster faces a staggering £18,000 bill and potential eviction after the council ordered the removal of decking she built for her disabled son, igniting a fierce debate over tenant rights and disability provisions.

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