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Prof Prem Sikka: The UK’s neoliberal coup has eroded democracy and human rights
'The last forty years of neoliberal coup has restructured the UK state so that instead of being a provider of public services it has become a guarantor of corporate profits and enrichment of the few.'
Charities warn of a ‘wave of homelessness in coming months’ after eviction ban ends
400,000 renting households have either been served an eviction notice or have been told they will be evicted, according to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
A new report reveals a groundswell of support for increased benefits payments
A survey of 1,647 respondents in the UK found that more than half adults wanted higher benefits for disabled people, carers and lone parents.
Ed Davey MP: ‘Failure to offer carers recognition in the Queen’s speech unforgivable’
81% of carers are providing more care than they were at the start of the pandemic, 64% haven’t been able to take any breaks, and 44% say they are reaching breaking point.
Alyn Smith: A bright future for the next generation? Not under this Tory government
Behind the rhetoric, real-world consequences of Tory policies are destroying the hopes and ambitions of the next generation, writes Alyn Smith, MP.
REVEALED: Unite union reps report surge in mental health issues at work
While some employers have stepped up during the pandemic, it's public health bodies which are side-lining union reps.