Five reasons we can’t stop worrying about inequality in the UK
Don’t believe the hype: figures showing a fall in inequality don’t give the whole picture.
Wales just scrapped the worst of the Tories’ union-busting law
The Welsh Assembly has abolished most of the Tories’ divisive Trade Union Act. But workers’ rights in Wales aren’t safe just yet.
Why Gove can’t be trusted on his ‘Green Brexit’ rhetoric today
Don’t buy Gove’s ‘Green Brexit’ promises – his record speaks louder than his words.
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The government is refusing to tell us about a key NHS sell-off. Don’t let them get away with it
Ministers are dodging questions on the privatisation of a vital health service body – setting a dangerous precedent.
Conditions in prisons rapidly deteriorating because of staffing cuts, report finds
Not a single young offenders institution in the country is safe for children
Housing First is a step towards tackling homelessness, but we must demand more
Only a coherent package of reforms can end rough sleeping
New inflation figures show ‘cost of living squeeze’ set to continue, say unions
Inflation has fallen, but the cost of living in Britain is still rising faster than wages
Even Pope Francis can see that unions need to do more to reach young workers
TUC research also shows that unions are not doing enough to reach young workers
The latest inflation figures will be out tomorrow, here’s why there’s no need for alarm
Tomorrow, the latest inflation figures will be published. The reaction, if recent months are a guide, will be panic and alarm at the continuing high level of consumer prices, the impact on household budgets and the possibility of rising interest … Continued
Sadiq Khan calls for “zero-tolerance” approach to acid attacks
Sadiq Khan has demanded that the Government introduce a “zero-tolerance approach” to combat acid attacks. This comes after a rise in the number of attacks in London. Later today, parliament will debate acid attacks. Khan has called for judges to … Continued
Despite what Hammond says, public sector workers are worse off since 2010 – TUC find
Public sector workers are worse off since 2010, the TUC has said. The TUC has released new analysis showing real wages have been slashed by thousands of pounds thanks to rising inflation and the public sector pay cap. The trade … Continued
Schools need money from parents to stay “afloat” thanks to cuts
Schools need regular payments from parents to stay afloat, co-founder of Fair Funding for All Schools told a protest rally yesterday. Parents, children, teachers and hundreds of other protestors took part in the Fair Funding for All Schools march through … Continued
East Ham MP to call for tighter laws on corrosive substances following acid attacks
Stephen Timms will also ask for stop and search guidelines to be reviewed