Sacked Worker Denies Anti-Trans Claims at Tribunal
David Toshack, dismissed from GEOAmey, faces questioning over social media posts and pronoun refusal in Edinburgh employment tribunal hearing.
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Family Demolishes Home After Lowe's Contractor Fails
An Arizona family's home repair nightmare with Lowe's ends in demolition after five-year legal battle leaves them with no compensation for destroyed property.
DEWR Outsourcing Sparks Union Fury Over Service Impact
The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations replaces short-term call centre staff with third-party contractors, raising union concerns about service quality for vulnerable Australians.
Landlord Tax Breaks Exceed Social Housing Spending
New research reveals Australia spends $12.3bn on property investor tax concessions while allocating just $9.6bn to social housing, homelessness and rent assistance combined.
Dow Chemical Cuts 4,500 Jobs, Boosts AI Focus
Dow Chemical reveals plans to eliminate 4,500 positions globally as part of a restructuring effort emphasising artificial intelligence and automation, with severance costs estimated between $600-800 million.
Sacked Worker Tells Tribunal Over Gender Views Dispute
David Toshack tells employment tribunal he was dismissed by GEOAmey for refusing to use preferred pronouns for trans prisoners, claiming discrimination over gender-critical beliefs.
Bus Driver Sacked After Knocking Out Robber
A London bus driver was dismissed after chasing a thief who stole a passenger's necklace and knocking him unconscious in self-defence, a tribunal has ruled.
Ex-NHS Consultant Moves to Cyprus After UK Cost of Living Crisis
Angela Ward, 57, from Essex sold all her possessions and left the UK with just two suitcases, citing exhaustion and financial pressure. She now lives in Cyprus and shares her journey online.
Waspi Women Denied State Pension Compensation Again
The government has reaffirmed its decision not to compensate millions of women born in the 1950s affected by state pension age changes, despite campaigners vowing to continue their fight for justice.
Vogue Williams Shows Off Irish Home Gym & London Move
TV personality Vogue Williams displays her washboard abs and personal gym in Ireland while awaiting renovations on her family's new London forever home.
UPVC Door Security: 30-Second Check Prevents Break-Ins
Security experts warn that protruding lock cylinders on UPVC doors create vulnerability to 'lock snapping' attacks that take just seconds. A simple visual inspection can identify this risk.
Bubble Wrap Window Hack Saves Energy in Winter
A retired engineer reveals how using bubble wrap on windows creates insulation to keep homes warmer, potentially reducing energy bills with this simple DIY method.
Bus Driver Sacked After Stopping Necklace Thief
A London bus driver hailed as a hero by passengers was dismissed for gross misconduct after chasing a man who snatched a necklace and knocking him out in self-defence.
42,000 Claim Deferred State Pension with Boosted Payments
New figures reveal nearly 42,000 Brits claimed deferred State Pensions in 2023/24, receiving enhanced weekly payments, though numbers dropped sharply from the previous year.
Folkestone Dad Dies in Construction Site Tragedy
A community rallies to support the family of Joe Heath, a 36-year-old father-of-four and local football coach, who died in a workplace incident at a Kent construction site, leaving behind his pregnant wife.
Bus Driver Sacked After Chasing Thief and Knocking Him Out
A London bus driver hailed as a 'hero' by passengers has been dismissed after chasing down a thief who stole a necklace and knocking him unconscious in self-defence.
Pregnant Wife's Tribute After Dad-of-Four Dies on Building Site
A 36-year-old father-of-four and beloved football coach has died in a tragic incident at a Kent construction site, leaving behind his pregnant wife and devastated community.
Bus Driver Sacked After Chasing Thief Who Stole Necklace
A London bus driver hailed as a hero by passengers has been dismissed after chasing down a thief who snatched a necklace, with a tribunal upholding the sacking decision.
NSW May Get Extra Public Holiday in 2026
The New South Wales government is in talks to create an additional public holiday for 2026 when Anzac Day falls on a Saturday, potentially giving eight million residents an extra day off work.
NSW May Add Public Holiday for Anzac Day Long Weekend
NSW Premier Chris Minns has announced his government is considering adding a public holiday to create an Anzac Day long weekend, with talks planned with the RSL to ensure the day's significance is preserved.
USPS Mailman Suspended Over Viral Winter Conditions Video
A Fairfield Post Office mail carrier was suspended without pay after posting a viral video showing colleagues forced to work in treacherous Ohio snowstorms with no mail to deliver.
Launceston Council Pioneers Four-Day Week for Staff
City of Launceston in Tasmania could become Australia's first government body to adopt a four-day work week, with 600 employees voting on a 30-hour week for full salary.
Starbucks VP Sues Over Firing After Maggot Report
A former Starbucks vice president alleges wrongful termination after raising safety concerns about maggots in milk dispensers and fire risks in the Siren System equipment.
Labour Urged to Fix Universal Credit for 15 Million Households
With Universal Credit set to be claimed by 15 million households from April, a new report demands urgent government action to fix persistent problems including the five-week wait and childcare costs.
Sham Contracting Cripples Australia's Trucking Industry
Australia's road freight industry faces collapse as sham contracting gives rogue operators unfair advantages, forcing veteran truckers out and threatening supply chains.
NSW May Get New Anzac Day Monday Public Holiday
Premier Chris Minns reveals New South Wales is weighing a new public holiday policy to grant a Monday off when Anzac Day falls on a weekend, aligning with other states.
CBA Worker Sacked for Swearing Sues Over Unfair Dismissal
A Commonwealth Bank employee fired for telling a colleague to 'calm the f*** down' is taking legal action, claiming unfair dismissal and ignored workload complaints.
Labour Warns of NEET 'National Emergency'
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden warns that rising youth inactivity must be treated as a national emergency, blaming Tory failures as new figures reveal alarming NEET rates.
Trump Order Speeds Up LA Wildfire Rebuilds, Faces Criticism
President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at cutting red tape to speed up reconstruction of homes destroyed by the 2025 LA wildfires, but California officials call it a political stunt.
Labour's 2035 Decent Homes Delay Sparks Fury
Keir Starmer's government faces backlash after pushing enforcement of decent homes standards for private rentals to 2035, with campaigners warning renters cannot wait a decade for safe housing.
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