Prem Sikka: How companies use debt to line their pockets
Corporate debt and greed are going to sink the British economy, writes Prof Prem Sikka.
EXCLUSIVE: Extinction Rebellion supporters voted ‘overwhelmingly’ against tube shutdown going ahead
But the nature of organising in XR meant that ‘autonomous’ groups could go ahead and do it anyway. Cue public backlash.
What’s in Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal – and how is it different to May’s?
IPPR comparison of Johnson and May’s Brexit deals finds the PM’s deal is a ‘harder’ version than his predecessor’s.
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Analysis: Right-wing think tank’s plans would benefit rich and encourage climate chaos
So-called Taxpayers’ Alliance report proposals would ‘benefit the wealthiest most damage the environment’ according to the IPPR.
What BHS, Carillion and Thomas Cook have in common – and why this government review should worry everyone
Now isn’t the time to cosy up to failing audit companies.
The Civility Trap: Why it’s time the left got angry
What the left can learn from Greta Thunberg – and Trump.
Government response to calls for abolition of imprisonment for council tax debt inadequate and misinformed
Poor and vulnerable people are being wrongly imprisoned over the civil offence of non-payment of Council Tax.
Breastfeeding mothers stage protest at Downing Street on day three of Extinction Rebellion protests
Women breastfeed outside downing street to protest the appallingly inadequate political response to climate change.
UK unions urge Johnson to condemn Turkey’s invasion of Syria
As Turkish troops advance into Kurdish held territories unions call on Johnson to condemn the invasion.
Strike at Royal Mail subsidiary over ‘gig economy’ conditions
Royal Mail’s gig economy subsidiary faces strikes over wages, pay, conditions and contracts.
BREAKING: Royal Mail subsidiary accused of union victimisation as courier ‘sacked’ following LFF piece
Mike Hutchinson spoke out about ‘gig’ economy conditions at Ecourier – owned by Royal Mail.
Extinction Rebellion prepare to shut down ‘elite’ London airport
“We have a government that is criminally neglecting to tackle the huge problem of aviation.”
Shadow minister reveals Labour looking at alternatives to GDP
“The stupid thing about our economy is the way we judge it – GDP. It makes no sense” Barry Gardiner told XR occupiers.