43 h. ago Pregnant accountant wins £30k payout after her 'spiteful' boss cut her hours when she called in with morning sickness before she was sacked in 'sham' redundancy

A pregnant accountant has won more than £30,000 after her boss cut her hours and sacked her the day after she called in with morning sickness.

Economics

61 h. ago Victims of rape can challenge CPS if case dropped under new review scheme

One woman recently successfully sued the CPS for £35,000 after her case was dropped on the eve of her trial

Events

63 h. ago Rape victims who face having their court cases dropped to be given the right to demand a review by a fresh prosecutor

Rape victims will have the chance to challenge a prosecutor's decision to drop their court case for the first time under a new pilot.

Events

65 h. ago Rape victims can now challenge CPS if criminal cases are being dropped

Jade Blue McCrossen-Nethercott has won her campaign for greater rights for victims

Events

66 h. ago Woman who won payout after rape case dropped welcomes new review scheme

A new pilot gives rape victims the right to ask for their case to be reviewed if it emerges prosecutors plan to drop investigations.

Events

3 w. ago Michelle Obama 2.0 – the reinvention of the former first lady

The launch of her new podcast coincides with an edgier image and a relatable authenticityHello and welcome to The Long Wave. This week, I review Michelle Obama’s new podcast, IMO, which is surprising in the ways it breaks with the Michelle of the past. Continue reading...

Politics