McDonald's opens misconduct unit after UK allegations
McDonald's UK has opened a specialist unit to investigate allegations of racial and sexual misconduct exposed by the BBC, its boss announced Friday.
How 'silent firing' is sweeping the UK work culture, according to recent study
A report reveals many people may be ignorant about a growing trend of silent mistreatment including gender discrimination that is forcing employees to resign.
London exhibition spotlights migrant business owners
From the co-founder of retail giant Marks & Spencer to the owners of a family-run Chinese takeaway, a new exhibition is showcasing migrant entrepreneurs and the role they played in moulding Britain.
Bastille Day welcome for Modi as France courts India
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is guest of honour Friday for Bastille Day celebrations in France, the latest Western power to court the world's largest democracy and its booming economy.
EHRC urges better AI regulations for safeguarding human rights and equality
The EHRC warns that current proposals to regulate AI in the UK fall short of adequately protecting human rights and equality.
Abolishing gender-based violence will boost the roles of women in politics
The UN Human Rights Council say that abolishing gender-based violence will help improve the representation of women in leading positions.
Brazil's national team arrive for the FIFA Women's World Cup and commemorate the women in Iran
Brazil's national women's football team arrive in Australia for the Women's World Cup and make a stand for the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement in Iran.
US Supreme Court declares that race must not determine University admission
The US Supreme Court has ruled that race should not determine university admissions, promoting a merit-based approach and equal opportunities in higher education.
Report reveals one-third of hospitality workers face discriminatory behaviour
The hospitality industry is urged to address the prevalence of discrimination and prioritise inclusivity, as a report by Be Inclusive Hospitality exposed the extent of discriminatory behaviour within the hospitality sector.
Spain passes menstrual leave law to motivate women into top corporate-leadership positions
Gender biases have made 64 per cent of women feel incapable of demanding job roles in Spain. To motivate women into leading job roles, Spain has become the first European nation to offer paid menstrual leave.
The Taliban have turned the rights and aspirations of girls in Afghanistan into 'a mass graveyard'
The Taliban officially seized Afghanistan in 2021. Two years later, girls are banned from having an education and are ultimately compelled to stay at home.
Afghanistan's 'gender apartheid' should be international crime: UN expert
The UN's top expert on rights in Afghanistan urged countries Monday to consider making "gender apartheid" an international crime, helping hold the Taliban accountable for its grave and systematic abuses against Afghan women.
A reported 90% of people admit to being prejudiced towards women
The latest Gender Social Norms Index report revealed that 90 per cent of people currently hold prejudiced biases towards women worldwide, and 25 per cent believe that it is justified for a man to beat his wife.
What are the opportunities and challenges of AI in journalism in the UK?
UK media coverage of AI in journalism is industry-focused, potentially neglecting public concerns and ethical dimensions, a study revealed.
UK government blames the 'gender pension gap' on maternity leave
The UK government propose new legislation to help bridge the "gender pay gap", after blaming maternity leave and part-time work for the retirement wealth contrast - which currently stands at 35 per cent.
Ukraine to confront Russia at top UN court
Ukraine will go head-to-head with Russia at the UN's top court on Tuesday to accuse its bitter foe of backing pro-Moscow rebels for years before last year's full-scale invasion.
Belgium reveals new global plans to showcase its innovation for the next three years
Belgium is set to take to the international stage and spread more visibility of its innovative qualities through a fresh campaign titled, Embracing Openness.
La Liga referees sacked after Vinicius racism row, red card
The football world was shocked after Vinicius Jr. was sent off after he was choked by one of the Valencia players on Sunday.
International Donor Conception Awareness Day: Removing the stigma
IDCA Day aims to address these issues by providing a platform for families to share their stories and experiences using donor conception to start a family.
Émigrés in war: Russian women in tech reflect from afar
Russians are some of the tech industry's most successful players. Tech may make them globally mobile, but they still lament for their country.
UK Labour suspends prominent MP over racism letter
Abbott is the first black woman to become an MP in the UK.
House passes bill banning transgender athletes but Senate set to block
President Joe Biden also stated that he intends to veto the bill even if it passes congress.
Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas called 'fraud' by Florida Gov Ron DeSantis
DeSantis is a vocal advocate of protecting the rights of female athletes.
Italy reverses ban on ChatGPT after initial hesitance with the AI chatbot
As Italy lifts its ban on ChatGPT, ImmuniWeb's founder, Dr Ilia Kolochenko, has provided his take on the rules and regulations associated with AI.
Landlords vetting abuses on renters reveals high crisis on the UK rental market
A recent report displays extreme vetting procedures from landlords and letting agents, with the rules and regulations established on the amount of information allowed to be used by a landlord referred to as "very opaque".
France's pension reforms matter to the people
France's proposed pension program is similar in some ways to other countries. However, French citizens oppose this plan and demand a better solution.
Black girls 3 times more prone to invasive strip-search by Met police: Report
The Met Police has been under severe scrutiny after a report claimed that the organisation is "institutionally racist and sexist."
Women in the workforce need to show more evidence of skills than men
Research by Mannheim Business School found that observable signals of professional and educational qualifications are more important of women's career advancement than mens.
Jury orders Tesla to pay $3.2 million to Black ex-worker in US race bias case
A federal jury in San Francisco on Monday ordered Tesla Inc to pay about $3.2 million to a Black former employee after the electric-vehicle maker was found to have failed to prevent severe racial harassment at its flagship assembly plant in California.
Is communication the key to retaining talent amongst current economic turmoil?
As worker shortages plague the UK economy amidst a cost of living crisis, new research shows good communication is key to talent retention.