Lorna Rooke, an NHS blood donation worker, received nearly £30,000 in compensation after a colleague compared her personality to Darth Vader’s during a Star Wars-themed personality quiz at a team-building exercise in 2021. Rooke argued that this comparison made her feel unpopular and contributed to her resignation, prompting a tribunal to rule in her favor, stating that the reference was insulting. Although she lost claims for unfair dismissal and other discrimination, the tribunal awarded her £28,989.61 for the detrimental impact of the comparison.
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Windrush activists rally government to save Notting Hill carnival
Campaigners are urging the UK Government to provide urgent funding to protect the Notting Hill Carnival, a vital cultural event facing jeopardy, as highlighted by its chairman Ian Comfort on Windrush Day. The carnival, significant for its representation of Caribbean heritage and resilience, draws over two million attendees annually, and its potential decline adds to the ongoing struggles of the Windrush generation for justice and recognition. Need More Context? 🔎
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