NHS pays £450k in race discrimination tribunal case
A senior NHS professor wins nearly £450,000 after being sacked over 'laughable' bullying claims. The tribunal found 'glaring flaws' and evidence of discrimination. Read the full report.
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Greggs supervisor wins race discrimination tribunal
A black Greggs supervisor unfairly dismissed after being called 'ganja man' wins a race discrimination case. Tribunal finds dismissal was a 'stitch up'. Read the full story.
Transgender patient sues over alleged surgical team discrimination
Jennifer Capasso, 42, alleges Memorial Sloan Kettering staff mocked her and changed her records. Her secret recording forms the basis of a New York lawsuit. Read the full story.
Man denied NHS weight-loss surgery over ADHD
Keren Slater, 48, claims the NHS refused him a gastric bypass due to his ADHD, leaving him in limbo. He says he's being discriminated against and has nowhere to turn for help.
Ohio religious freedom bill faces LGBTQ+ rights opposition
A proposed Ohio law granting businesses religious exemption from serving LGBTQ+ customers faces fierce opposition from civil rights groups and Hindu leaders, raising concerns about legalised discrimination.
Met Police culture makes racial harm 'inevitable'
A damning internal report exposes how the Metropolitan Police's institutional culture systematically fails Black and ethnic minority staff and enables racial discrimination.
For-Profit Prison Healthcare: Profits Over Patients Exposed
A groundbreaking Guardian investigation reveals how corporate healthcare providers are prioritising profits over prisoner welfare, leading to devastating consequences and systemic failures.
NHS recruits thousands of Australian healthcare staff
The NHS is launching an unprecedented recruitment drive in Australia to fill critical staffing gaps, offering relocation packages worth thousands amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.
NHS racism crisis: 1 in 3 staff face patient abuse
Exclusive NHS survey reveals disturbing levels of racism against healthcare staff, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting calling for urgent action to protect workers.
NHS Staff Face Shocking Racism - Streeting Demands Action
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting reveals alarming racism within NHS as staff report discrimination from patients and colleagues. Exclusive investigation exposes systemic issues affecting healthcare workers.
NHS staff face '70s-style racism epidemic
Health Secretary Wes Streeting reveals shocking levels of racist abuse against NHS workers, comparing current hostility to darkest periods of 1970s and 80s Britain.
University apologises after Jewish students removed from church
The University of Cincinnati faces backlash after Jewish students were removed from a Catholic church during a university-sponsored tour, sparking allegations of discrimination and prompting an official apology.
Government rejects anti-Islamophobia shop safeguards
Ministers have rejected calls to make it illegal for shops to refuse service to Muslim customers, sparking criticism from community leaders and equality campaigners.
Hospital investigated after Indigenous patient's death
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne faces intense scrutiny after the death of Indigenous patient Allan Mundine, with family alleging racial discrimination and systemic failures in healthcare.
Wetherspoons pays £12K for autistic teen discrimination
JD Wetherspoons has been ordered to pay substantial compensation after a pub manager publicly shamed a 19-year-old autistic customer for using the disabled toilet, in a landmark discrimination case.
Reeves: Private healthcare vital for NHS future
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces controversial tax partnership with private healthcare sector to ease NHS burden, signalling major shift in government healthcare strategy.
Amazon Faces Discrimination Lawsuit Over Racist Work Environment
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission files lawsuit against Amazon, alleging Black and Hispanic workers faced systemic discrimination and retaliation at New York and Colorado facilities.
Jewish GP accused of 'gaslighting' remark to Muslim colleague
A Jewish doctor faces serious allegations after reportedly telling a Muslim colleague 'Typical Muslims gaslighting' during a heated exchange at an NHS practice, sparking an employment tribunal investigation into religious discrimination.
Over-50s Unemployment: UK's Hidden Ageism Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how experienced workers over 50 are being systematically locked out of employment, facing unprecedented discrimination despite their skills and availability.
Starmer orders NHS antisemitism review after cases ignored
Prime Minister Keir Starmer orders urgent independent review into NHS handling of antisemitism after investigation reveals systemic failures in addressing complaints.
Property manager sued over congratulatory WhatsApp message
A London property manager is being sued for discrimination after sending a WhatsApp message congratulating an employee on their work anniversary, in a landmark employment case that could redefine workplace communications.
Trans people risk exclusion from UK public spaces
A leading human rights expert reveals how transgender people face increasing barriers to accessing hospitals, shops, and public services across the UK, creating 'invisible walls' in daily life.
NHS patient safety at dangerous tipping point
Exclusive: NHS leaders sound alarm as patient safety reaches 'tipping point' amid chronic underfunding and workforce shortages, with new analysis revealing devastating impact on healthcare services across England.
NHS in Critical Condition: Report Reveals Healthcare Crisis
A damning report reveals England's NHS faces unsustainable pressure with rising patient demand and critical staff shortages threatening healthcare delivery.
Police lieutenant sues over maternity discrimination
A female police lieutenant is taking legal action against her force, alleging systematic discrimination after having a child and enduring a toxic workplace culture from colleagues.
Muslim man barred from escorting wife at airport over hijab
A Muslim man was prevented from accompanying his wife through airport security in Sidney, Montana, after officials cited concerns about her hijab, sparking allegations of religious discrimination and raising questions about airport security protocols.
Trump Tariffs Threaten NHS Drug Price Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how proposed US import tariffs could send NHS drug costs soaring, potentially creating treatment delays and budget crises for Britain's healthcare system.
Greene's Obamacare repeal vow sparks healthcare battle
Controversial Republican representative faces backlash after vowing to dismantle Affordable Care Act, prompting Democrats to launch urgent defence of healthcare protections for millions of Americans.
Missouri's Last Planned Parenthood Closes After GOP Defunding
In a dramatic blow to reproductive healthcare access, Missouri's sole remaining Planned Parenthood facility faces imminent closure after state Republicans blocked crucial Medicaid funding, leaving thousands of patients without vital services.
NYC Black Maternal Mortality Crisis Exposed in New Report
A disturbing new report exposes how Black women in New York City face dramatically higher risks during childbirth, with mortality rates far exceeding other groups despite city healthcare access.
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