Gatwick flight delayed after 'dead passenger' boards
Passengers on an easyJet flight from Malaga to Gatwick were left shocked after a family allegedly boarded with a deceased elderly relative, causing a 12-hour delay. Read the full investigation.
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Abandoned London Tube station's week-long stranding tale
Discover the forgotten story of South Kentish Town Tube station, abandoned after a 1924 power cut, where a passenger was reportedly trapped in darkness for a week. Explore London's hidden history.
Stansted Airport to nearly double passenger capacity to 51 million
Stansted Airport has secured permission to increase its annual passenger cap to 51 million, aiming to become the UK's second-largest hub without building a new runway. Discover the details of the £1.1bn plan.
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
Police appeal after train sexual harassment in London
British Transport Police seek a man after a female passenger was sexually harassed and threatened with violence on a Victoria to Denmark Hill service. Witnesses urged to come forward.
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.
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.
Passengers evacuated after fire engulfs plane in smoke
Panicked passengers evacuated via slides after a ground equipment fire filled a LATAM Airlines plane with smoke at São Paulo Airport. The incident occurred on Thursday evening.
Couple's £1,350 honeymoon loss after flight cancelled
A London couple's honeymoon to Thailand is in tatters after a last-minute Thai Airways flight cancellation left them £1,350 out of pocket and stranded at Heathrow Airport. Discover your passenger rights.
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.
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.
Sydney Airport Taxi Crisis: Short Fare Refusals
Exclusive investigation reveals Sydney airport taxi drivers routinely refuse short fares, leaving passengers stranded and sparking industry-wide debate about queue system fairness.
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.
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.
Manhunt after sexual assault on Liverpool train
British Transport Police hunt man after disabled passenger sexually assaulted on Liverpool to Euston train. Witnesses urged to come forward with information.
British Man Falls From Marella Explorer 2 Cruise Ship
A major search is underway after a 76-year-old British passenger fell from the Marella Explorer 2 cruise ship near Tenerife. Read the latest updates on this developing story.
British passenger missing after cruise ship fall
A 76-year-old British man is missing after falling from Marella Explorer 2 cruise ship near Tenerife. Search operation continues as family receives support.
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.
Government U-turns on unfair dismissal pledge
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.
Government U-turns on unfair dismissal rights
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.
Labour U-turns on workers' rights manifesto pledge
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.
US Transport Chief Launches Air Travel Civility Drive
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urges passengers to improve aeroplane etiquette. Share your worst in-flight behaviour experiences with our anonymous form.
Belgium strike cancels all flights, hits UK travellers
A nationwide strike in Belgium cancels all departure flights, disrupting UK travel. Discover your passenger rights and alternative travel options.
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