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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.

Hong Kong's Landmark IVF Ruling for Same-Sex Parents

In a groundbreaking decision, Hong Kong's top court grants parental rights to a non-biological mother in a same-sex couple, setting a new precedent for LGBTQ+ families in the region after a four-year legal battle.

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.

Foreign Office Issues Travel Warning for 20 Destinations

The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for a significant number of countries, including holiday favourites Spain, Italy, and France. Here's the full list of destinations and the specific risks you need to know about before you book.

Retired cop probed for 'deadnaming' trans woman online

A former police constable is under investigation by his old force after allegedly 'deadnaming' a transgender woman in online comments. The probe raises serious questions about free speech versus professional conduct for retired officers.

Trump backs gun ownership ban for transgender people

In a contentious address at the NRA convention, former President Donald Trump endorsed restricting gun ownership for transgender individuals, sparking immediate backlash from rights groups and creating a rift with his traditional allies.

Burkina Faso imposes 5-year jail for 'promoting homosexuality'

Burkina Faso's military government has passed a harsh new penal code imposing up to five years in prison for acts considered 'promoting homosexuality', marking a severe crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights and alarming international human rights organisations.

Why Women Choose Solo Travel Over Marriage

Discover the empowering trend of solo female travel as women prioritise adventure and self-discovery over settling down. Learn the safety tips and destinations shaping this movement.

Expert Settles The Great Airplane Middle Seat Debate

An etiquette expert settles the great aeroplane middle seat debate once and for all. Discover the unspoken rules for armrests, overhead bins, and the recline button to ensure a harmonious flight.

Trump backs firearm ban for transgender people

Former US President Donald Trump has called for a ban on transgender individuals owning firearms, a controversial pledge made during his keynote address at the NRA convention. The proposal has ignited a fierce debate on gun rights and equality.

Equality watchdog confirms legality of single-sex spaces

The SNP government is under intense scrutiny after the UK's equalities regulator issued definitive legal guidance confirming that single-sex spaces are protected under law, forcing a potential U-turn on controversial policies.

Budget airline axes flights to 12 European cities

A major low-cost carrier has abruptly slashed its winter flight schedule, removing services from London Stansted to a dozen popular European destinations, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and demanding answers.

UK Government Considers ECHR Withdrawal

Exclusive: The new Labour government is actively considering withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights, a move that could redefine Britain's legal landscape and spark a constitutional clash.

Airline Slashes 200,000 UK Summer Seats

Holiday plans thrown into chaos as a leading budget airline dramatically cuts flights from multiple UK airports. Discover which routes are affected and your passenger rights.

Morrissey Sells The Smiths' Rights: Music Empire For Sale

Iconic frontman Morrissey announces the sale of his entire stake in The Smiths' business empire, including publishing rights and royalties, inviting offers from 'any interested party' in a monumental music industry move.

ECHR 'Power Grab' Threatens UK Sovereignty, Report Warns

A bombshell report from the Policy Exchange think tank accuses the European Court of Human Rights of a 'significant power grab', using its rulings on asylum seekers to undermine national sovereignty and force uncontrolled immigration on member states like

The African Kingdom That's Colder Than London

Forget everything you thought you knew about Africa. Tucked away in the mountains, the Kingdom of Lesotho offers a stunning, cool climate, epic adventures, and a unique cultural experience unlike any other on the continent.

Badenoch: ECHR 'Weaponised' Against UK National Interest

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has ignited a political firestorm, accusing activist judges of 'weaponising' the European Convention on Human Rights against British interests. Her hard-hitting speech at an Amnesty International event, which also took aim

Viral Flight Etiquette Row Over Middle Seat Armrest Rights

A furious debate over aeroplane armrest etiquette has erupted online after a passenger's controversial claim to the middle seat's armrests went viral. Discover the unwritten rules of flying that have divided the internet.

Rayner's Union Power Plan 'Breaches Human Rights'

Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner faces a major legal and political storm over her controversial 'New Deal for Working People'. Top human rights barristers warn her plan to strengthen union power could violate fundamental rights and cripple the UK econom

Starmer: Labour will block UK exit from ECHR

Sir Keir Starmer vows a Labour government will prevent the UK from leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, setting a clear battle line with the Conservatives on human rights law and immigration policy.

Ex-Minister: Labour Rights Plan Helps Foreign Criminals

Former Attorney General Sir Michael Ellis KC warns that Labour's plans to replace the Human Rights Act with a British Bill of Rights could create a 'lawyers' charter' and make it harder to deport dangerous asylum seekers, echoing Donald Trump's concerns.

UK Petition Demands Paid Menstrual Leave for Endometriosis

A landmark petition is calling on the UK government to introduce statutory paid leave for women suffering from severe period pain and conditions such as endometriosis, sparking a national debate on workplace equality and women's health.

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