UK’s decision to rejoin EU’s Erasmus scheme is supported by majority of Britons, poll finds
The government says that up to 100,000 people of all ages could benefit in the first year.
Nigel Farage faces second investigation over claims he broke electoral law
Anna Turley, the Labour party chair, has called on Farage to “urgently come out of hiding” and explain whether his party spent more than the £20,660 limit for campaigning.
Depoliticising the elections regulator is a no-brainer for Labour
Democracy depends not just on rules, but on confidence that those rules are enforced without fear or favour.
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Shadowy think tanks are a risk to the UK’s democratic integrity
‘There is no requirement, either, for think tanks to be transparent about the sources of their funding.’
Post-Brexit trade deal hailed by the Sun will only add 0.08% to country’s GDP
Right-wing papers like the Sun have been busy praising the deal for paving the way for ‘cheaper booze and chocolate’.
Amazon strikes escalate as second warehouse votes to walk out
“A game changing moment in the campaign”
Government will miss target of 40 new hospitals, scathing report from spending watchdog finds
“By the definition the government used in 2020, it will not now deliver 40 new hospitals by 2030.”
TUC slams new Pacific trade deal as ‘bad for workers at home and abroad’
Alarms raised over new ‘corporate court system’ and workers’ rights at risk in post-Brexit deal
New school uniform donation scheme launched to help families struggling with the cost of living
Pupils attending school with inadequate uniform is one of the most visible effects of child poverty.
‘Woke’ school wrapped up in ‘cat’ controversy given thumbs up by Ofsted
Responding to Kemi Badenoch’s request, the school standards watchdog carried out a snap inspection and, in a blow to the ‘anti-woke’ brigade and culture warriors, presented a glowing report of Rye College.
Europe’s lurch to the far-right, and its influence on UK Conservatives
With its general election just a week away, fears are mounting that the hard-right Vox party could form part of Spain’s national government. The win would embolden far-right parties that have been thriving across Europe. The UK cannot afford to be complacent about the rise of the protectionist far-right that’s taking shape all around us.
Public sector pay: What has been offered and which sectors fall short of workers’ requests?
‘Today’s announcement represents yet another pay cut in real terms and serves only to increase the losses faced by doctors after more than a decade’s worth of sub-inflation pay awards.’
Michael Gove mocked for saying work for no-deal Brexit made UK ‘match fit’ for pandemic
‘My god I’ve seen Gove talk some absolute rubbish, but this is off-the-scale demented.’