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.
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.
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 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.
The US Department of Justice has eliminated key rules protecting LGBTQ+ inmates from sexual assault, a move advocates call 'reckless'. Learn the alarming details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The UK economy is forecast to slow to 1.0% growth in 2026, with rising unemployment and a stealth tax squeeze hitting household spending. Discover the full economic outlook.
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.
A tale of two economies this festive season as high earners in affluent areas spend freely while others struggle with debt and inflation. Discover the data shaping UK retail.
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.
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.
Acclaimed cartoonist Martin Rowson delivers scathing visual commentary on Labour's controversial workers' rights manifesto changes. Discover the artistic protest.
Asda reports 3.8% sales decline to £5.1bn, blaming self-inflicted IT issues while criticising government for 'killing consumer confidence'. Read the full analysis.
Adena Brands, owner of Monsoon and Accessorize, warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves' tax increases are forcing it to stop growth investment. Read the full financial impact.
Discover how your Black Friday 2025 shopping choices reflect your personality traits and values. Are you a bargain hunter or conscious consumer? Find out now!
British singer Olivia Dean condemns 'vile' ticket resale practices, prompting Ticketmaster to issue partial refunds and cap prices. Discover how artists are fighting back.
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.
Guardian readers across America reveal how rising prices and unemployment fears are forcing them to cut back on festive spending. Discover how economic uncertainty is changing holiday traditions.
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 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.
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.
UK shoppers warned of Black Friday fraud risks and misleading discounts. Which? research shows 83% of promoted deals are cheaper at other times. Stay safe and research before buying.
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.
The government has reversed its promise to give workers unfair dismissal rights from day one, setting a new six-month qualifying period. Find out what this means for employees and businesses.
The government has reversed its pledge to protect workers from unfair dismissal from day one, setting a new six-month qualifying period. Discover what this means for your employment rights.
The UK government has reversed its plan to grant unfair dismissal protection from day one. The right will now apply after six months. Discover the implications for businesses and workers.
New inflation data reveals how Russia's Ukraine invasion triggered an energy price shock, delivering windfall gas profits while households face soaring electricity bills. Discover the full impact.
UK shoppers warned about sophisticated 'ghost stores' using AI to create fake brands and scam consumers during Black Friday and Christmas sales. Learn how to spot these deceptive retailers.