12 h. ago NHS ordered to pay sacked Asian professor £450,000 in discrimination case after a colleague accused him of 'playing the race card'

Professor Tanweer Ahmed took the NHS to an employment tribunal after he was sacked over 'laughable' bullying allegations.

Economics

4 d. ago California colleges agree settlements over antisemitism complaints

UC Berkeley apologizes to Israeli sociologist and dance teacher and Pomona to create taskforce on Jewish lifeTwo California colleges have reached settlements with Jewish organizations and individuals who filed complaints alleging antisemitism arising from pro-Palestinian campus protests, including a $60,000 payment to an Israeli sociologist and dance researcher who says she was not rehired by the University of California, Berkeley despite the popularity of her class.The UC Berkeley chancellor, Rich Lyons, on Wednesday issued an apology to Yael Nativ, a visiting 2022 professor who was found in a campus investigation to have been the victim of discrimination, the Los Angeles Times reported. She is also invited to teach her class in a semester of her choosing. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago IG is paying up to £1,000 cashback when you transfer your investments

Investment platform IG is running yet another cashback deal, paying 1% on investments transferred to its platform from another provider - but only for the next few days.

Economics

5 d. ago HebCelt 2025 generated £4.4 million for Outer Hebrides economy, organisers say

More than 17,000 paying ticket holders attended this year’s festival, which was headlined by Lulu, Tide Lines and Skerryvore.

Economics

6 d. ago Ballet dancer who starred as Billy Elliot in the West End wins £34,000 payout after Met Police officer stamped on his foot and ended his career

A Billy Elliot ballet star whose career was ended when he was mistaken for a terrorist and stamped on by a Met Police officer has won £34,000 in compensation.

Economics

6 d. ago Linlithgow MSP highlights carers support across West Lothian

More than 96,000 carers across Scotland received the Carer’s Allowance Supplement payment with money being paid into accounts from Thursday, December 4.

Politics

7 d. ago RICHARD EDEN: Who will pay £500,000 tax tab on Gary Neville's restaurant?

The Man Behind The Curtain in Leeds asked patrons to stump up £135 in advance, arguing that dinner within its black marbled interior was 'an event, like a concert or theatre experience'.

Economics

7 d. ago I invested £1,000 in crypto. This is exactly what happened to my money over ten months

Overhyped nonsense or a golden ticket to a Lamborghini? Sam Leith just couldn't decide. So he invested £1,000 in crypto for ten months - but would the gamble pay off?

Economics

7 d. ago Brit is arrested after 'trying to skip paying £17,000 bill racked up during six

The man is said to have been caught when he attempted to extend his stay by trying to check into another hotel.

Economics

9 d. ago Can you make millions from Bitcoin? Here's what happened when I invested £1,000 in crypto for ten months: SAM LEITH

Overhyped nonsense or a golden ticket to a Lamborghini? Sam Leith just couldn't decide. So he invested £1,000 in crypto for ten months - but would the gamble pay off?

Economics

9 d. ago Cowboy builder leaves couple's home in ruins and makes off with £100,000: Devastated wife reveals how the stress led to her losing a baby

Andy Clarke, 46, and his then-pregnant wife, Lisa Clarke, 43, from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, were forced to pay another firm £150,000 to get the work completed.

Economics

1 week ago Shaun Murphy makes 'nightmare' home life admission as snooker star eyes £250,000 payday

Shaun Murphy has explained the key to his recent fine form - after securing a 6-5 comeback over John Higgins at the UK Championship.

Economics

1 week ago Drivers warned winter driving mistakes could leave them with £30,000 of fines

Drivers are urged to pay extra attention when driving for the next four months, as these five common mistakes could lead them having to pay a total of £30,000 in fines if they aren't careful

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1 week ago 1,000 communities to get mega payout for having small wind turbines and solar panels

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband says state owned company is 'at the heart of our mission to take back control of our energy from dictators like Putin', as he announces a huge renewables drive

Politics

1 week ago HMRC issues £30,000 alert today over pensions payments court action

People trying to withdraw money early told 'It could cost you a lot more than you think. Don’t get caught out'

Economics

1 week ago Nearly half a million older people not due State Pension pay rise in April

Around 453,000 older people will not get new State Pension payments during the 2026/27 financial year.

Economics

1 week ago Inspiring fundraiser pays for 1,000 kids to have festive day out at theme park

"Seeing the smiles on the faces of these incredible children reminds us all why we do this, to give them a day of happiness, excitement, and a chance to just be kids."

Economics

1 week ago Investors can get up to £2,000 cashback to transfer to Freetrade

The investment platform Freetrade is running cashback deals for both Isa and Sipp accounts, we run the rule over them.

Economics

1 week ago Wellness retreat boss who 'blockaded' GP car park with her Bentley amid bitter neighbour row over narrow driveway is ordered to pay £90,000

Joy Jarvis, boss of Glasshouse retreat Spa in Billericay, Essex, became embroiled in a bitter row with her neighbor over the use of a narrow driveway between the two properties.

Economics

1 week ago Deported Albanian criminals are 'paying up to £20,000' to sneak back into the UK

Many of the crooks are smuggled back into the UK in the back of lorries or in yachts. This is despite facing the risk of up to five years behind bars for breaching their deportation orders.

Economics