A woman staying at a London Travelodge was physically attacked by her domestic abuser after hotel staff gave him a key to her room without checking, the BBC reports. The woman, who is remaining anonymous, said she had gone to the hotel for a 'night away from the fear'. The incident is the latest reported case of the chain giving room keys to men without first verifying with the guest.
BBC News – UK A woman tells the BBC her attacker kicked her hotel room door "off its hinges" after reception gave him the key.
BBC News – UK A woman tells the BBC her attacker kicked her hotel room door "off its hinges" after reception gave him the key.
Sky News – UK Reform UK has received a record £36m donation from British cryptocurrency billionaire Ben Delo, the largest single donation to a UK political party on record. The donation comes amid scrutiny of Reform's finances. Delo was previously convicted in the US for failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering controls and was later pardoned by Donald Trump.
Sky News – UK A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder following an anti-migrant demonstration in Portsmouth last Sunday, police said. He is the first person detained in connection with the protest, and further arrests are expected.
BBC News – UK A UK employment tribunal in Glasgow is examining whether Rockstar Games unlawfully dismissed 31 staff for trade union activity. Sacked worker Dayne Oram said he believed employees were put on a “watch list” after signing a remote-working petition. Rockstar denies the dismissals were union-related, saying staff were fired for sharing confidential information online.
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