Summary: Peter John Higgs, a curator at the British Museum , has been sacked after valuable artifacts went missing. Higgs' son, Greg Higgs, vehemently denies his father's involvement and insists on his innocence. A piece of Roman Jewelry from the missing collection was discovered for sale on eBay, triggering the investigation. ...

Ukrainian President Zelensky Dismisses UK Ambassador Amid 'Gratitude' Controversy Summary: Ukrainian President Zelensky dismisses Vadim Prostyko, the country's UK ambassador, without providing an official reason. Prostyko criticized Zelensky's response to a dispute over gratitude for British military aid during the NATO summit in Lithuania. UK Defence Minister Ben Wallace's remarks about Ukraine needing to show more gratitude for weapons received were misinterpreted. ...

McDonald's Workers Speak Out Over Abuse at Fast Food Chain Summary: McDonald's workers in the UK speak out against sexual harassment and toxic workplace culture. Accounts of racial discrimination, abuse, and lack of action from management surface. Similar accusations and lawsuits have plagued McDonald's in the US. The company's CEO was fired in the past due to inappropriate relationships with colleagues. Zero-hour contracts and power imbalances contribute to fear of reporting incidents. McDonald's UK and Ireland CEO promises to take allegations seriously and enforce strict measures for misconduct. ...

Summary: Peter Higgs , a leading expert on Greek and Mediterranean artefacts, was sacked from the British Museum after almost 30 years. Items from the museum's collection were reported missing , stolen , or damaged, leading to the dismissal of an unnamed staff member. Academics suggest concerns about the situation had been raised over two years ago, hinting at a potential cover-up . The museum's director, Hartwig Fischer , is facing pressure and calls for resignation amid the unfolding crisis . More than 1,500 artifacts are reportedly missing...

Summary: A former Coutts employee, Lewis, criticized the bank's CEO, Alison Rose, for discussing confidential client matters with a BBC journalist, citing such behavior as unacceptable. Lewis questioned the relevance of Coutts' focus on social causes like environmentalism and LGBTQ+ rights in relation to the bank's business performance. Concerns were raised about the potential conflict between Coutts' role as a financial institution and its involvement in moral and political matters. Lewis suggested that Coutts' emphasis on certain issues might reflect minority views rather than aligning with the preferences of t...