US Asylum Seeker Receives Thousands in UK Benefits Despite Rejected Claim Monday, January 19, 2026 asylum immigration benefits uk homeoffice islington persecution removal discrimination refugee Olabode Shoniregun, a 27-year-old US citizen, traveled from Las Vegas to the UK in October 2024, claiming persecution as a black, Jewish, and Mormon individual. Despite his asylum application being rejected last summer, he … Read More
Revealed: The Final Words of Michelle McCrossen, Union Activist Who Fought for Equal Pay in Birmingham Saturday, December 13, 2025 michellemccrossen equalpay unionactivism birmingham gmb payjustice discrimination cancerbattle tribunal legacy A banner emblazoned with a single powerful word—Justice—stood proudly alongside the smiling, defiant face of Michelle McCrossen. With her auburn hair and lion-hearted courage, Michelle was a fierce union activist and a … Read More
Birmingham Office Separates Men and Women; Female Employee Claims She Was Dismissed for Complaining Saturday, November 29, 2025 workplace discrimination gender segregation unfairdismissal legal equality birmingham employment acas A Birmingham office worker has raised serious concerns after her employer introduced seating arrangements that separate men and women. The woman, along with other female colleagues, alleges they have been relegated to … Read More
Midlands Council Urged to Back Anti-Racism Campaign as Hate Crime Reports Rise Saturday, November 22, 2025 hatecrime westmercia worcester hopenothate racism community antisemitism discrimination inclusion extremism Concerns over a recent rise in hate crimes have prompted calls for a Midlands council to endorse a prominent anti-fascist campaign. Labour councillor Ed Kimberley is advocating for Worcester City Council to reaffirm its … Read More
Ex-West Midlands Police Inspector Settles Discrimination Case with Six-Figure Payout Thursday, November 13, 2025 discrimination policing settlement law employment westmidlands policefederation victimisation disability leadership Khizra Bano, a former inspector with West Midlands Police, has secured a six-figure settlement following a legal dispute over discrimination claims against the force. The amount, described as “considerable” by the Police … Read More