Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
Anti-privatisation campaigners gather in London for huge Keep Our NHS Public demonstration
Led by the SOS NHS coalition, the protest involves over 50 campaign groups and unions coming together to demand the government funds the NHS properly, pays NHS staff what they deserve, and ends NHS privatisation.
National Audit Office warns energy bills could rise further if government delays fossil fuel-ridding targets
As over 2m more households fall into fuel poverty in Britain, warnings have been made that energy bills could increase even more without a plan put in place by the government to deliver the 2023 clean energy target.
Gig economy drivers struggle to make ends meet despite working 12-hour days
A survey shows that four in five drivers working for two private hire app companies, say their earnings do not cover the cost of living.
The rise of the fake (right-wing) journalist
Matt Hancock has proven yet again to be the scapegoat, but it’s those turning the right-wing media cog who are arguably the bigger villains.
Michael Gove blasted for comments on cutting parents’ benefits over school truancy
‘If Michael Gove thinks that the solution to encourage children back to school is to impoverish them, then he is living in a different century.’
Research finds millions of women earn less than Real Living Wage, and are disproportionately impacted by the cost of living crisis
'The sticky floor of low pay and precarious work is holding women back, true equity needs to start with a real Living Wage.’