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A former fire brigade worker accused of “shoulder barging” a queue-jumper at a Tesco store has won an unfair dismissal claim.Ryan Shearwood, who worked as a hydrant technician at the London Fire Bridgade (LFB), had stopped off at the shop in Pinner Green, Harrow, during his lunch break on October 10, 2022.An altercation however occurred when a member of the public pushed to the front of the self-checkout queue he was standing in, an employment tribunal heard.The woman then complained to the LFB said she had been “physically assaulted” and “shoved to the ground” by one of its employees.In her…
Lisa Nandy has confirmed that “all British adults” will have mandatory digital ID cards “by the end of Parliament”, ahead of Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement.Speaking to GB News, the Culture Secretary assured that the identification is to “protect Britons” and their right to work by tackling “illegal workers”.A Government spokesman has also confirmed that although there will be “no requirement” to carry Labour’s new digital ID, it “will be mandatory as a means of proving your Right to Work”.The Prime Minister will outline the details of the scheme in a keynote speech today.Lisa Nandy has confirmed key details of Labour’s…
Prince William has opened up on overcoming a deeply testing period in his life during a new appearance on a TV programme.The Prince of Wales appears in the next episode of The Reluctant Traveler, which airs on Apple TV+ on October 3.The royal has a candid chat with Eugene Levy on the travel show and discusses his difficulty in navigating the year of 2024.Prince William also gives the American Pie actor a tour of Windsor Castle during the new episode.Prince William has opened up on overcoming a deeply testing period in his life during a new appearance on a TV…
With Britain’s high streets enduring their worst slump in 16 years, the Labour government has pledged £5billion to try and revitalise struggling towns and shopping streets across the country.The plan will see neighbourhoods share long-term funding aimed at transforming boarded-up shops, restoring parks and boosting local economies.Britain’s high streets are in the middle of their toughest spell in 16 years, with shop sales falling every single month for the past year. Experts say it’s the worst slump since the 2009 financial crash, leaving stores struggling and shoppers still holding back because of rising bills.“The cost-of-living crisis is still upon us,”…
The terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh has been thrown out by the chief magistrate sitting at Woolwich Crown Court.It follows a technical error in the way the charge against him was brought.The musician was charged for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah, a proscribed organisation, during a London gig last year.Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring told Woolwich Crown Court that the charge against the Kneecap member was “unlawful” and “null.”Concluding the reasons for his decision, he stated: “I find that these proceedings were not instituted in the correct form, lacking the necessary DPP and AG…
Glasgow’s Argyle Ash is crowned Tree of the Year 2025An ash tree on a busy Glasgow road has been crowned Tree of the Year 2025 after being nominated by the public as a wildcard entry in the contest.The Argyle Street Ash was named the winner of the Woodland Trust competition on Thursday after a public vote.Other contenders included an oak that may have inspired Virginia Woolf and a lime representing peace in Northern Ireland, a nod to this year’s theme of “rooted in culture”.A panel of experts selected nine trees of differing ages and species for the shortlist, while the…