TUC Take Government To EU Over Agency Work Laws
The UK government is failing to implement EU laws, resulting in tens of thousands of agency workers paid less than permanent staff doing the same job, says the TUC.
Green Politics
Event: Should We Drop Green Growth During Austerity?
Left Foot Forward is hosting a discussion about green growth in the UK – both at the Labour Party Conference in Brighton.
Taking back control of our energy future
By Hannah Martin and Graham Thompson from No Dash For Gas This week in Sussex, we’ve been reclaiming the power. At our six-day camp, we’ve shared skills, discussed complex environmental and social issues and crucially, taken direct action by shuttingtest
Boris wastes £200k promoting himself and 103 year old bus route
Val Shawcross AM is London Assembly Labour Group Transport Spokeswoman This week it was revealed that Boris Johnson spent £200,000 of farepayers’ money promoting his New Bus for London on the route 24 and elements of route 11. It couldtest
Graduates and growth
The future of young people and the British economy are intertwined and inseparable; however, the future of both is uncertain.
Families “squeezed by rising prices and stagnant wages”
A new report by the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) casts further light on the extent to which families are struggling financially across the country.
Opinion: Machines should benefit us all, not just bosses
Since the industrial revolution, machinery has become increasingly prevalent in industry and has often taken the place of human labourers.
Youth unemployment: experience of work does matter
Spencer Thompson explores the issue of youth unemployment and why it is more and more young people are struggling to gain employment.
Labour market still marked by serious weakness
The latest labour market statistics show some encouraging signs, but the headline figures disguise serious weakness.
The British public can see fracking is no answer
Natalie Bennett, leader of the Green Party, argues that David Cameron’s desperation to “sell” fracking to a reluctant nation is making him look like a second-hand car salesman with a real clunker on his hand