New data from the Charity Commission shows a sharp rise in whistleblowing reports on governance failures, nearly doubling from 152 in 2023-24 to 303 in 2024-25. Governance failures remain the most reported issue over the …
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An independent review into the Bar has found that bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct are widespread within the barristers’ profession, revealing a culture in which some individuals are perceived as “untouchable”, and where with junior …
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A security supervisor dismissed for allegedly falsifying his employment contract has won almost £30,000 after an employment tribunal found his employer, Cleanevent Services, failed to carry out a fair and balanced investigation. The dispute arose …
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An employment tribunal found that Foodhub’s dismissal of a senior sales manager was unfair due to serious flaws in its disciplinary process. Although concerns had arisen about the manager’s limited time in the field, unusually …
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A recent tribunal decision against the RNLI highlights how procedural shortcomings can undermine even serious allegations of misconduct. Although the employee faced accusations of discriminatory language, including calling the Mayor of London a “terrorist” and …
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A newly surfaced review of Police Scotland reveals an environment where misogyny, discrimination, and gender-based harassment remain deeply embedded despite prior reform efforts. The findings depict a male-dominated workplace in which sexist norms, internalised misogyny, …
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