Low-paid NHS workers hit with £70 million in car parking fees, latest figures show
Figures released today show health workers in England forked out a whopping £70,510,110 just to park at work in the financial year 2023/24.
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Reform defector Tim Montgomerie reveals how much Elon Musk is likely to give to the party
Former Tory Tim Montgomerie, who switched from the Conservatives to Reform last month, reveals what he thinks the figure will be.
Tracy Gilbert MP: How Labour’s New Deal for workers will transform the lives of workers in Scotland
In Scotland, zero-hour contracts have hit record highs, with many people under employed with contracts averaging just 18.4 hours a week – far less than the stability needed to build a secure life.
Thames Water ordered to pay £18 million fine for breaking shareholder payout rules
The water company will still be able to hike its bills by 35% by 2030
Police forces were ‘unprepared’ for far-right riots this summer
A police risk assessment before the riots described a ‘moderate increase in activity by “extreme right-wing groups” but graded the risk of violent disorder as “low”
Nigel Farage refuses to take anti-bullying training for MPs
‘Mr Farage has not taken part in ‘behaviour code awareness training’ and has no intention of engaging with this woke scheme’
Equity urges government to act as arts and entertainment sector GDP shrinks by 15%
The performing arts union has called the decline ‘alarming’
Nigel Farage and Nick Candy meet Elon Musk over Reform UK donation
“Inevitably, following such intense media speculation, the issue of money was discussed, and there will be ongoing negotiations on that score,” the Reform UK leader said.
Decision not to pay WASPI compensation branded ‘a cruel blow’ to women
‘The government do not believe that paying a flat rate to all women […] would be a fair or proportionate use of taxpayers’ money’.
National parks celebrate 75 years since creation under 1945 Labour government
‘Like the NHS, National Parks and access to the countryside are much beloved by the nation’