Food banks at Christmas: ‘They’re thinking about having enough food, not celebrating’
A food bank manager and research and policy director at Trussell Trust 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.
Financial strain threatens nursing profession, as tens of thousands of student nurses consider pulling out
An estimated 32,000 student nurses could drop out of their courses in coming years because of declining pay after graduation.
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.’
The Sun’s ‘Don’t Betray Brexit’ campaign mocked
‘Don’t Betray Brexit’. Why are they so worried? Because Keir Starmer has simply mooted the idea of discussing improvements to the Brexit deal with the EU.’
Reform’s hypocrisy on foreign donations exposed
Fast-forward six years and both Farage and Tice have embraced foreign donations from another billionaire, Elon Musk.
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