Left Foot Forward
UnionDues: Labour market regulation needs strong unions
'In our first episode of 2022, we look at the thorny question of labour market regulation.'
‘Absolute hypocrisy’: Downing Street staff held drinks party at height of lockdown
On 11 May 2020, nine days before Downing Street’s bring-your-own-booze party, Boris Johnson increased the fines for those who broke the lockdown rules.
UK manufacturers warn Brexit changes will elevate soaring costs in 2022
Manufacturers in Britain are voicing concerns that Brexit will create additional costs for British industry.
MPs face pressure to scrap annual pay rise as cost-of-living crisis worsens
MPs are under fire for taking another significant pay rise at a time when thousands are hit with rocketing bills and higher National Insurance costs.
‘Worse kind of Conservative cronyism’: Johnson accused of corruption over flat refurb controversy
The PM’s year hasn’t got off to the best of starts, as he faces fresh allegations about his integrity involving the Downing Street residence refurbishment scandal.
Government pressed to reinstate £20 Universal Credit uplift
As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, charities warn that without government intervention, millions could be pushed into poverty and destitution.