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UK black council officer awarded 100 K quid

London, Apr. 7 (ANI): A black council officer has won 112,000 pounds compensation for racial discrimination after he was told not to eat lunch with other staff. Rosene Railton, 43, was forced to eat alone, was refused holidays and told she did not 'fit in,' during her eight months at Northumberland County, an employment tribunal heard.

The bullying left Mrs Railton suffering panic attacks and she told the tribunal how she would often cry on her way to work, reports The Telegraph.

Railton worked as an office partnership manager.

"I did not think I was different until I went to Northumberland County Council. It has been emotionally draining, it sucked the life out of me and I'm tired, emotional and always crying," the paper quoted her as telling a tribunal hearing yesterday. (ANI)

UK television presenter wins 250K pounds in Channel Five ageism row

London, Dec.6 (ANI): Television presenter Selina Scott has been awarded 250,000 pounds as settlement from Channel Five after launching an age discrimination claim.According to The Telegraph, Scott had complained about the lack of older female presenters on television earlier this year.The 57-year-old accused the broadcaster of ageism after it offered her a high-profile role, but then gave the job to two younger broadcasters.In a victory for older female stars, many of whom have complained that they are.....
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