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US visa bans hit European online safety critics
Allies of Donald Trump impose US visa bans on European figures behind the Digital Services Act and Online Safety Act, escalating a transatlantic battle over free speech and online harm.
Remember 1.2 Million Working on Christmas Day, Says TUC
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak asks the public to spare a thought for the 1.2 million people working on 25 December. He hails the new Employment Rights Act as a vital festive gift for low-paid staff.
Ireland's Gender Recognition Act: A Decade On
Ten years after Ireland's landmark Gender Recognition Act, a once-uncontroversial law faces growing scrutiny. Explore the journey from consensus to contention.
Origin Energy Court Case Over 77,000 Alleged Breaches
Origin Energy faces legal action for allegedly overcharging thousands of vulnerable former customers via Centrepay. Read the full details of the regulator's case.
Martin Lewis's crucial gift receipt tip for Christmas
Money expert Martin Lewis reveals a simple solution if you forgot a gift receipt this Christmas, explaining your legal rights and how to ensure returns are possible.
USAID cuts create void filled by anti-rights groups
The drastic 2025 cuts to USAID have triggered a global health crisis, creating an opening for ultra-conservative groups to reshape international aid with restrictive conditions. Explore the profound impact on women's health and reproductive rights worldwi
Landmark UK employment rights bill passes into law
Labour's flagship employment bill, hailed as a 'generational shift', becomes law after Lords battle. New rights on zero-hours contracts, sick pay, and parental leave expected from 2026.
2025: Five Key Moments in the Assault on Women's Rights
A devastating look at how policy shifts in 2025 have dismantled global health aid, targeting reproductive rights and disproportionately endangering women and girls worldwide. Read the full analysis.
Swim school faces backlash over difficult refund process
Parents at Rebecca Adlington's Swim! school face a hidden process to reclaim money for cancelled lessons. Consumer lawyers warn the practice may be unfair. Read the full investigation.
Rayner urges MPs to sit 'through the night' on rights bill
Angela Rayner calls for MPs to sit through the night to pass her flagship Employment Rights Bill, as Lords' delays threaten manifesto pledge on sick pay. MPs vote to scrap unfair dismissal cap.
Workers' rights bill passes but key battles lie ahead
Labour's employment bill moves forward after business groups urge Lords to stop blocking it, but critical details on contracts and rights are deferred to secondary legislation, setting the stage for fresh disputes.
UN Criticises New Zealand Over Māori Rights Failures
A damning UN report accuses New Zealand of backsliding on Māori rights and breaching the Treaty of Waitangi. Read the full findings and the government's response.
Biden Criticises Republicans on Transgender Rights
Former US President Joe Biden condemned Republicans for weaponising transgender rights, urging the LGBTQ+ community to 'fight back' against Trump's administration at a Washington DC conference.
Labour bars trans women from main 2026 women's conference
Labour will bar trans women from the main hall of its 2026 women's conference, denying voting rights. The party seeks a legal compromise after a Supreme Court ruling.
US DoJ Removes LGBTQ+ Prisoner Abuse Protections
The US Department of Justice has eliminated key rules protecting LGBTQ+ inmates from sexual assault, a move advocates call 'reckless'. Learn the alarming details.
Workers Get Unfair Dismissal Rights After Six Months in 2027
UK workers will gain unfair dismissal protection after six months from 1 Jan 2027. Angela Rayner secured a faster timeline after talks with Business Secretary Peter Kyle. Read the details.
MPs: 'Systematic failures' led to China spy case collapse
A parliamentary inquiry warns 'serious systemic failures' caused the China spy case to collapse, with risks it could happen again. Read the key findings and recommendations.
Colombian family files complaint over US airstrike killing
The parents of a Colombian fisherman killed in a US airstrike have filed a formal human rights complaint. Exclusive details on the first legal challenge to Trump's anti-drug boat bombings.
London builder exposed for faking heart surgery to con customers
Exclusive: New evidence reveals a London builder may have lied about major heart surgery, using the same hospital photos to con customers two years apart. Read the full investigation.
Alabama teen's voting map selected over professionals
An 18-year-old student's late-night dorm room project became Alabama's official voting map, beating professional cartographers in a landmark court decision that empowers citizen participation.
Legal Gridlock After Supreme Court Gender Ruling
Explore the ongoing legal battles and policy delays seven months after the Supreme Court's landmark gender definition ruling. Discover the impacts on services and new lawsuits.
EHRC impasse over single-sex spaces guidance
Internal tensions mount at UK's human rights watchdog as impasse over single-sex spaces guidance distracts from critical issues. New appointments could reshape approach.
Cartoonist Rowson Targets Labour's Workers' Rights Shift
Acclaimed cartoonist Martin Rowson delivers scathing visual commentary on Labour's controversial workers' rights manifesto changes. Discover the artistic protest.
Olivia Dean Fans Refunded After Ticketmaster Row
British singer Olivia Dean condemns 'vile' ticket resale practices, prompting Ticketmaster to issue partial refunds and cap prices. Discover how artists are fighting back.
Major Artists Unite for Trans Rights at Wembley
Sugababes, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Wolf Alice join Olly Alexander's Trans Mission charity concert at Wembley Arena to support trans rights and fight discrimination. Tickets on sale December 2nd.
Labour MPs revolt over Starmer workers' rights U-turn
Keir Starmer faces backbench fury after ditching day-one unfair dismissal protection. Labour MPs call it a 'complete betrayal' of manifesto promises. Read the full story.
Labour drops day-one unfair dismissal from workers' rights bill
Labour government makes surprise U-turn on manifesto commitment to day-one unfair dismissal protection, sparking backlash from unions and MPs while business groups welcome the compromise.
Gov U-turn: Day-one employment rights scrapped
The government has abandoned controversial 'day-one' employment rights after House of Lords pressure. Discover how the new six-month rule will affect UK businesses and workers.
Labour accused of manifesto breach over workers' rights
Labour faces accusations of a second manifesto breach in two days after watering down its promise to give workers protection from unfair dismissal from day one.
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