TUC gives perfect response to calls for pay restraint
“This government must stop blaming workers for its failures”
Yearly Archives: 2023
Labour’s plan to end private school tax breaks would raise £1.5bn for state sector, thinktank says
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) also dismissed claims that ending tax breaks for private schools would lead to a mass exodus from the sector
Unite secures £400 million in pay victories for workers
Union celebrates impressive record of massive union wins
Tory lord slams ‘completely and utterly insane’ wing of his party
“It’s a complete misreading of history, I don’t know why they bang on about it.
Bank of England bosses accept pay rises despite telling ordinary workers not to
Every senior official at the bank – except for the governor, Andrew Bailey – has had their salary increased, averaging more than £4,300 each.
Unite overwhelmingly rejects disaffiliation from the Labour Party
“It would be the worst time to leave the Labour Party when they are in touching distance of power, if we leave we wouldn’t influence that power.
Leading Tory Brexiteer admits UK ‘needs more EU workers’
George Eustice believes that in order to tackle post-Brexit labour shortages that he says are driving up inflation, bilateral visa schemes are needed.
BTL landlords should allow tenants to take a slice of capital gains profit, says social entrepreneur and life peer
The call is made as Labour blasts the government for failing to deliver on its pledge to end section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions.
Campaigners launch legal action over government’s ‘unlawful’ climate plans
‘Despite having nine months to come up with a lawful strategy, we believe this revised action plan still falls far short of the government’s legal obligations under the Climate Change Act.’
Five reasons why using food banks is not a ‘personal choice’
As another Tory minister takes aim at food bank users, we take a look at some of the ways which show why using these community facilities is not a ‘personal decision.’