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Elaine Worsley was struggling with her mental health when she was dismissed (Picture: Getty Images) An HMRC admin worker who suffered with depression has won almost £250,000 in compensation after being fired by a boss who she claimed ‘made her life a misery’. Elaine Worsley’s relationship with manager and former friend, Linda Marrison, deteriorated when she refused to let her take New Year’s Eve off, an employment tribunal heard. She later refused to let her move teams, and told her to go home during a heated discussion which left her ‘distraught’. After going on leave, Ms Worsley started to have…

Police have said they conducted a second search of the family home on Monday morning. He previously stated that investigators had searched the family’s swimming pool and a nearby pond. ​Police have said they conducted a second search of the family home on Monday morning. He previously stated that investigators had searched the family’s swimming pool and a nearby pond.

The missiles will protect Royal Navy carriers HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales. ​The missiles will protect Royal Navy carriers HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales.

The Duchess of Sussex recalled her days as a successful actress, revealing that she had to have “the thickest skin” to survive in the tough industry. ​The Duchess of Sussex recalled her days as a successful actress, revealing that she had to have “the thickest skin” to survive in the tough industry.

A DAD told a pal “I’m dead when I get home” just minutes before his Only Fans model girlfriend stabbed him to death, a court heard. Bradley Lewis, 22, made the prediction after ro…

A SCHOOLBOY was almost mauled to death by a cougar that leapt at him from behind and clamped its jaws round his head while he played on a camping trip. The eight-year-old was reportedly playing wit…

Colin Farrell lapped up the applause at the Venice Film Festival – for a time (Picture: Getty Images) Colin Farrell has revealed the honest truth about getting a 15-minute standing ovation at a film festival and, while flattering, is downright exhausting. The Batman actor is currently starring in The Banshees of Inisherin alongside Brendan Gleeson and Kerry Condon. Directed by Martin MacDonagh, the comedy-drama takes place on a remote island off the coast of Ireland, and follows Padraic (Farrell) as he deals with the sudden end of his friendship with his pal Colm. Padraic attempts to repair the damaged relationship…

We are beautiful, no matter what they say… (Picture: Youtube/Instagram/Christina Aguilera) Christina Aguilera has announced a new music video for her hit song Beautiful in honour of its 20th anniversary. Beautiful is arguably one of the star’s most iconic songs, alongside the likes of Dirrty, Lady Marmalade, and Fighter. Released back in 2002 (feeling old yet?) on her album Stripped, the song earned Christina a Grammy for best female pop vocal performance, and we can totally understand why with that high note. Two decades on, the star has surprised her fans by revealing the empowerment anthem will have its time…

Roy Keane is interested in returning to the dugout (Photo: Sky Sports) Manchester United legend Roy Keane has said that any reports linking him to the West Bromwich Albion job are ‘nonsense’. He did however claim that he is still interested in going back into management at some stage in the future. West Brom are on the hunt for a new manager after sacking Steve Bruce on Monday after a disastrous eight months in charge, with the Baggies winning just one of their opening 13 games this season, which has left them 22nd in the Championship. Keane, whose last management…

Barts Health NHS Trust posted the clip sharing with viewers “things in our office that just make sense”. ​Barts Health NHS Trust posted the clip sharing with viewers “things in our office that just make sense”.

Videos shared online show a fire engine and an ambulance on blue lights unable to get through traffic. Videos shared online show a fire engine and an ambulance on blue lights unable to get through traffic.

Martine shared her devastation at the loss of her brother (Picture: @martinemccutcheon) Former EastEnders star Martine McCutcheon has shared how devastated she is after the death of her brother aged 31. The actress revealed that her brother, LJ – Laurence John – died suddenly with ‘no medical explanation’. Taking to Instagram to share the sad news, McCutcheon wrote: ‘My heart is forever broken… ‘My baby brother, my gentle giant, sadly passed away, suddenly, 2 weeks ago. He was 31 years old. ‘There is no medical explanation as to why we lost him so soon and whilst we investigate further, we…

Government also said to be considering plan to drop affordable housing requirements Government also said to be considering plan to drop affordable housing requirements

The former US presidential hopeful was supporting the United Nations’ International Day Of The Girl. The former US presidential hopeful was supporting the United Nations’ International Day Of The Girl.

IT was the chilling phrase that helped snare a killer. Last night Channel 5 drama Maxine dramatised the moment Ian Huntley and Maxine Carr were interviewed by a journalist about the last time they …

‘I’m going to send you to go give something to your uncle.’ This is what my dad told me one day when I was 13. It was the school summer holidays and I was living with my family in a small town in West Africa at the time. My uncle lived in the city, but I didn’t know him very well. So my father handed me a sealed brown envelope and I made the journey to my uncle’s house. When my uncle opened the envelope, there was a green book. It had my picture in it. He showed me the…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Tuesday’s papers lead with various stories including the latest on the cost of living crisis, political stories and stories from sports and entertainment. Cost of living crisis & soaring inflation One of the more popular stories being splashed on the front page is the cost of living crisis as its forecast UK inflation could exceed 18.6% in January. The Financial Times leads on the forecast and says 18.6% would be the highest rate among Western nations. This month the Bank of England predicted higher gas prices would push inflation above 13%, but the sector’s rapidly increasing…

Aljazeera says Japan has executed a man convicted of killing seven people in a stabbing rampage in Tokyo’s popular Akihabara electronics district in 2008.

Platinum Jubilee – Day 1 – What’s on the schedule for today?  What’s on the agenda for Day 1 of the platinum jubilee weekend? It’ll all start with a major event this morning – the Trooping the Colour. The Queen’s birthday parade sees royals joined by soldiers, musicians and horses as they make their way down the mall towards Buckingham Palace. The Queen will not take the salute this year, likely due to mobility issues, and instead Prince Charles, Prince William and Princess Anne will take the salute instead. They will ride on the parade as colonels of the Welsh…

In 2012, the Queen made a historic gesture – she walked from the Protestant cathedral to the Roman Catholic one in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh.

“Calls to fine patients who miss GP visits” is the headline on the front splash of the Daily Express.

The Sun’s top story is on Prince Harry and Meghan renewing their lease on Frogmore Cottage in Windsor.

UK’s biggest lotto win lucky tip! is the headline of the Sun newspaper which leads with news Joe and Jess Thwaite won £184m.

Tory MP is arrested for rape is the headline on the front page of the Metro – the paper also features an update from the Wagatha Christie trial.

Bowel cancer campaigner Deborah James has been honoured with a damehood after revealing she is now being given end-of-life care, reports the Sun.