Food banks at Christmas: ‘They’re thinking about having enough food, not celebrating’
A food bank manager and research and policy director at Trussell speak to Left Foot Forward about food bank use at Christmas.
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Fran Heathcote: proposed 2.8% civil service pay rise ‘not anywhere near enough’
Left Foot Forward spoke to PCS and the FDA about the government’s recommended 2.8% pay rise for civil servants.
Which regions are keeping the £2 bus fare
‘Research shows families on lower incomes are three times more likely to rely on buses compared to more affluent households. For many, buses aren’t a choice – they’re a necessity for getting to work, attending medical appointments, or simply participating in city life.’
Left Foot Forward is closing for Christmas
We’ll be back on January 2
Amazon executives squirm over questions about worker injuries at select committee
‘Most employers don’t have to call ambulance 1,400 times in five years’
Tories and Reform UK discuss election pacts ahead of reported Musk donation
The right-wing parties are reported to be testing the success of any electoral pact ahead of the next general election, which is due in 2029.
Ten UK universities ban fossil fuel companies from recruiting at careers fairs
New analysis has found that universities established after 1992 are leading the way on sustainability
Nigel Farage helps launch UK arm of US climate denial group
Liz Truss also attended the launch earlier this week
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.
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.