In May, the employment tribunal at Swansea Magistrates’ Court heard that Morgan had been employed at a firm in Fforestfach, near Swansea, since 2020 in a sales position paying £40,000 annually. She announced her pregnancy in July 2023. According to a written judgment issued in June 2026, Morgan believed that her manager, Hawkes, began treating… Continue reading Woman told 'nobody wants to see a pregnant person' in work
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US designates Palestine Action a terrorist group
The United States has officially designated the UK-based organization Palestine Action as a terrorist entity and imposed sanctions on the group. According to the US Department of the Treasury, the organization has been involved in supporting “numerous acts of terrorism since July 2020.” This move follows the UK government’s decision in 2025 to ban Palestine… Continue reading US designates Palestine Action a terrorist group
We saw signs of domestic abuse, but we didn't know how to protect Stacy
Stacy faced complicated and conflicting emotions in her situation. She was fearful not only because someone who was supposed to protect her had become a threat, but also due to anxiety about how others might perceive her circumstances. Sean explained that when controlling behaviour begins to take hold, it becomes incredibly challenging to escape such… Continue reading We saw signs of domestic abuse, but we didn't know how to protect Stacy
Anne Donaghy: Ex-council chief convicted of two charges over email deletion
A former chief executive of Mid and East Antrim Council, Anne Donaghy, 56, from Dungannon, has been found guilty on two counts related to deleting or trying to delete an email with the intent to obstruct disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. As a result, she was fined £1,500. However, she was acquitted of… Continue reading Anne Donaghy: Ex-council chief convicted of two charges over email deletion
Fires in Stourbridge which destroyed 19 homes started accidentally
Two separate fires that devastated 19 homes in Stourbridge have been confirmed as accidental by the West Midlands Fire Service. Both blazes ignited in fields where farming machinery had been operating shortly before the flames were first noticed. The initial fire broke out near Racecourse Lane at approximately 13:27 BST on August 13, followed closely… Continue reading Fires in Stourbridge which destroyed 19 homes started accidentally
Tourist board says 33 UK nationals missing after Nepal-Tibet flash floods
According to Nepal’s Tourism Board, thirty-three individuals from the United Kingdom are among the hundreds feared missing following a devastating flash flood near the Nepal-Tibet border. The disaster struck the Rasuwa region early Wednesday morning, resulting in the deaths of at least 95 people in Nepal and three in Tibet, as reported by Chinese state… Continue reading Tourist board says 33 UK nationals missing after Nepal-Tibet flash floods
Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays
Robert Jenrick, speaking for Reform UK, has unveiled a proposal to offer a £30 reduction on tax bills for individuals left waiting on hold by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for over 30 minutes. This initiative aims to improve customer service by holding HMRC accountable for their treatment of taxpayers, which Jenrick described as “offensive… Continue reading Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays
Inquest begins into death of Jason Arday
An inquest has commenced into the circumstances surrounding the death of Jason Arday, a former professor at the University of Cambridge who was involved in a plagiarism controversy. Arday was discovered dead at his London residence on August 14, shortly after stepping down from his academic position. In 2023, Arday made history as Cambridge’s youngest… Continue reading Inquest begins into death of Jason Arday
Prince Harry and Meghan land in UK
According to BBC News, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have returned to the United Kingdom. Prince Harry, Meghan, along with their children Archie and Lilibet, are believed to have traveled privately from California to the UK. When approached for comment, a representative for the couple declined to provide any details, stating, “this is not… Continue reading Prince Harry and Meghan land in UK
Ex-chief constable being investigated by IOPC over Israeli fan ban
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is currently investigating the former chief constable of West Midlands Police, Craig Guildford, alongside three other police officers and a staff member, over allegations of gross misconduct. This inquiry centers on the controversial decision to ban Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a match against Aston Villa… Continue reading Ex-chief constable being investigated by IOPC over Israeli fan ban