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Manager sued after missing congratulatory WhatsApp message

A London property manager is taking her former employer to an employment tribunal, alleging discrimination after being dismissed for failing to send a congratulatory WhatsApp message on the company's one-year anniversary.

Sculpture worker sacked after safety complaint

A former worker at the iconic London sculpture claims he was unfairly dismissed after raising critical safety concerns about the artwork's maintenance and management practices.

Sunbed Ban Debate: Health Freedom vs Government Control

As calls grow to ban sunbeds over cancer concerns, a deeper question emerges about how far the state should go in protecting us from ourselves. This healthcare dilemma pits personal freedom against public health priorities.

NHS manager sacked after misconduct report wins £27k

A healthcare manager dismissed just days after reporting her boss's husband for sexual misconduct has been awarded £27,000 in a groundbreaking employment tribunal case that exposes serious workplace governance failures.

UK Sunbed Ban: Major Crackdown on Cancer Risk

UK authorities launch unprecedented ban on commercial sunbeds as skin cancer rates soar. Discover why medical experts are calling this a landmark victory for public health.

ABC pays huge payout after illegal sacking of journalist

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has been ordered to make a significant compensation payment to presenter Antoinette Lattouf, after the Fair Work Commission found she was illegally dismissed just three days into a temporary role following complaint

Firm fined £55k over 'unwise' office gender identity chat

A UK employment tribunal has delivered a landmark ruling, ordering an IT firm to pay over £55,000 in compensation after an employee was unfairly dismissed following 'unwise' office discussions about gender identity. The judge highlighted the severe risks

Sunbed firm's 'cancer cut' claim banned by watchdog

The UK advertising watchdog has banned a tanning firm's controversial advert claiming sunbeds could reduce cancer risk. The ASA ruled the claim was 'misleading' and 'irresponsible', sparking a major health warning.

Pregnant nurse sues GP brother for unfair dismissal

A pregnant nurse is taking her GP brother to an employment tribunal after he dismissed her from the family-run clinic, claiming he tried to 'soften the blow' by not explicitly telling her she was sacked. The case exposes a bitter family and professional r

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.

Uni Melb Prof Fights Dismissal in Academic Freedom Case

Professor Eric Descheemaeker argues his controversial emails were protected political speech as a landmark unfair dismissal case unfolds in the Federal Court, testing the limits of academic freedom in Australia.

Restaurant boss fined £150k for 'disgusting' worker act

A Melbourne restaurant owner has been fined a staggering £150,000 after a tribunal found he committed a 'disgusting' act of workplace bullying against a female employee, setting a major precedent for workers' rights.

Barclays & BoS Face Massive Fines Over Unfair Mortgages

The UK's financial watchdog, the FCA, is set to impose significant penalties on Barclays and Bank of Scotland for failing to offer existing customers the same competitive mortgage rates available to new clients, a practice affecting thousands of borrowers

British woman, 32, dies on sunbed in 40°C heat

A 32-year-old British woman tragically died after suffering a suspected heart attack while sunbathing in 40°C heat on a Greek island holiday. The devastating incident has prompted urgent health warnings about the extreme dangers of sun exposure.

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