NHS staff face '70s-style racism crisis
Health Secretary Wes Streeting reveals shocking accounts of racist abuse against NHS staff, comparing current hostility levels to the worst periods of the 1970s and 80s.
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TV's dangerous glamour: Strangulation scenes bypass UK regulators
Exclusive investigation reveals UK television continues to normalise strangulation despite porn regulations, raising concerns about violence against women.
Sydney Tobacco Stores Shut in Historic Health Crackdown
Historic crackdown sees Sydney tobacco retailers shut their doors as New South Wales implements world-leading anti-smoking legislation targeting community health.
Labour's Environmental Law Loophole Sparks Integrity Fears
Integrity experts warn that a 'highly unusual' exemption in Labour's new environmental legislation creates potential for political interference and undermines environmental protection standards across Australia.
UK bans strangulation pornography in online safety crackdown
New legislation makes it illegal to publish non-consensual strangulation content online, with offenders facing unlimited fines in England and Wales.
Pakistan's Period Tax: Young Lawyer Fights Back
A groundbreaking legal challenge in Pakistan confronts the controversial sales tax on menstrual products, arguing it discriminates against women and violates constitutional rights.
Banking Blacklist: £90K Game Earnings Rejected
A British developer reveals how mainstream financial institutions are refusing to handle his legitimate £90,000 earnings from adult-themed video games, sparking debate about digital age discrimination.
Farage's radical business deregulation plan
Nigel Farage announces sweeping deregulation plans, vowing to tear up EU laws and slash business taxes in his boldest economic vision yet for Britain's future.
Doctors dismissed her until male partner spoke
A shocking personal account reveals how medical professionals dismissed a woman's serious symptoms until her male partner repeated the same concerns, sparking a vital conversation about gender bias in healthcare.
NSW Govt strikes major crossbench deal on key reforms
The Minns Labor government secures parliamentary support through sweeping concessions on environmental planning, workers' compensation reforms and firearm regulations in landmark crossbench negotiations.
The dating question disabled people dread
New research reveals the intrusive questions and dating challenges faced by disabled people, with many reporting being ghosted after revealing their conditions.
MPs push for official Islamophobia definition amid hate crime rise
Cross-party pressure mounts on ministers to establish a formal definition of Islamophobia as new figures reveal alarming surge in anti-Muslim attacks across Britain.
Victoria climbers defy Indigenous site ban
Rock climbing communities across Victoria are mobilising against controversial new restrictions at culturally significant Indigenous sites, setting up a dramatic confrontation between heritage protection and recreational access.
Australia's hate crime crisis: Police powers underused
Exclusive investigation reveals Australian police are failing to use tough new hate crime laws as attacks against religious and minority groups reach alarming levels.
Australia's Nature Crisis: Economy vs Environment Myth Exposed
New analysis reveals that Australia's outdated environmental laws are failing both nature and the economy. Discover how bipartisan reform could create jobs, attract investment, and safeguard the environment for future generations.
HMRC accused of privacy law breaches in child benefit crackdown
Tax authorities face scrutiny as privacy experts reveal HMRC likely broke data protection laws while investigating child benefit claims, raising serious concerns about citizen privacy rights.
UK Crackdown on Illegal Fire Sticks: Full Area List
Major new regulations take effect today targeting illegal streaming devices across the UK. Discover which regions are most affected by the nationwide crackdown on 'dodgy' Fire Sticks and what it means for users.
Pro-Israel activist sues Sydney restaurant over exclusion
A Sydney restaurant faces legal action after allegedly vilifying and excluding a pro-Israel activist who participated in a controversial News Corp publicity campaign, sparking debate about free speech and political discrimination.
Sexism Haunts UK Wine Industry
Exclusive investigation reveals how sexism remains deeply embedded in the UK wine trade, with women facing daily microaggressions, harassment and systemic barriers to advancement.
London Fireworks Laws: Bonfire Night Rules
Discover the legal time restrictions for setting off fireworks in London and ensure your Bonfire Night celebrations stay safe and compliant with local regulations.
Highway Code Changes Every London Driver Must Know
Major Highway Code changes are catching drivers off guard. Discover the new hierarchy of road users and how it affects your daily commute in London.
Government rejects mandatory anti-Islamophobia shop training
Ministers have refused to implement compulsory training for retail workers to prevent discrimination against Muslim customers, sparking criticism from community leaders.
Australia's Climate Policy Explodes in Parliamentary Showdown
The Australian parliament descends into chaos as the government's environmental reforms face opposition revolt, threatening to derail the nation's net zero commitments and sparking accusations of climate policy betrayal.
Lib Dems face rebellion over trans-exclusionary rules
Liberal Democrat members are mounting significant opposition to a controversial rule change that could block transgender and non-binary members from standing in internal party elections, sparking accusations of discrimination.
Ken Henry: Labor's nature laws "worthless" without changes
Exclusive: Former Treasury Secretary Ken Henry delivers scathing critique of Labor's environmental reforms, warning exemptions could render new nature protection laws completely ineffective without urgent ministerial intervention.
NSW fast-track laws could accelerate mining projects
Controversial new planning laws in New South Wales could allow major mining and power projects to be fast-tracked, as Premier Chris Minns concedes they'd likely qualify under the contentious system.
Queensland launches public sex offender register
Queensland announces groundbreaking public sex offender registry as Daniel Morcombe's parents push for Australia-wide implementation to enhance child safety.
Albanese meets Trump in tense Washington talks
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with former US President Donald Trump in a high-stakes discussion covering climate policy, AUKUS security pact, and trade tensions.
Man charged in Walsall Sikh woman hate crime case
A 41-year-old man has been charged after a Sikh woman was allegedly attacked in Walsall, in what police are treating as a religiously motivated hate crime.
Matt Kean rebukes Coalition's environment law rollback
In a dramatic break from party ranks, prominent Liberal MP Matt Kean has condemned his own coalition's proposed environmental laws, warning they threaten Australia's natural heritage and economic future.
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