The ‘Jobs Foundation’ and the right-wing war on ‘woke capitalism’
Like many a mad culture war trend peddled by the political right in the US, cries against ‘woke capitalism’ are advancing in Britain.
Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
Questions surface about whether Nigel Farage complained when UK banks shut British expats’ accounts
‘His Brexit is responsible for thousands of British citizens living abroad losing their UK bank accounts. Funny old world…’
Water company mocked for blaming seagull poo for heavily polluted beach
‘Well I’m glad that’s been cleared up. Now I can stop talking about shite and go back to talking about music. Happy days’ – Feargal Sharkey.
New school uniform donation scheme launched to help families struggling with the cost of living
Pupils attending school with inadequate uniform is one of the most visible effects of child poverty.
‘Woke’ school wrapped up in ‘cat’ controversy given thumbs up by Ofsted
Responding to Kemi Badenoch’s request, the school standards watchdog carried out a snap inspection and, in a blow to the ‘anti-woke’ brigade and culture warriors, presented a glowing report of Rye College.
Europe’s lurch to the far-right, and its influence on UK Conservatives
With its general election just a week away, fears are mounting that the hard-right Vox party could form part of Spain’s national government. The win would embolden far-right parties that have been thriving across Europe. The UK cannot afford to be complacent about the rise of the protectionist far-right that’s taking shape all around us.
Public sector pay: What has been offered and which sectors fall short of workers’ requests?
‘Today’s announcement represents yet another pay cut in real terms and serves only to increase the losses faced by doctors after more than a decade’s worth of sub-inflation pay awards.’
Michael Gove mocked for saying work for no-deal Brexit made UK ‘match fit’ for pandemic
‘My god I’ve seen Gove talk some absolute rubbish, but this is off-the-scale demented.’
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.’