The government has no ambition and no vision for investing in the UK’s infrastructure
The government has handed £895bn to speculators but can only find £12bn for infrastructure development.
economy
UK economy will fall behind all major economies except Russia, OECD warns
The UK will be the worst performing economy of any nation in the developed world apart from Russia in 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week 2022: Mental health should be a priority when it comes to rebuilding the economy
‘One in ten sick days recorded at work during the last year were due to mental health conditions according to the latest ONS figures’
Winning UK City of Culture can bring real benefits – we must ensure more communities can participate in its success
Reform is needed so that more communities can participate in its success.
How Tower Hamlets council stepped up to support residents and businesses during the pandemic
‘During this crisis local government has stepped up as we know headline GDP figures don’t always reflect the reality on our high streets’
Voters think the government is doing a bad job on almost every major issue facing the country
On the NHS, 70 percent say the government is doing a bad job, while on crime 59 percent say the government is performing badly.
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Prof Prem Sikka: Government is handing billions to speculators but squeezing pensioners and the poor
‘Compare the inhuman treatment of pensioners and other vulnerable groups with welfare programme operated for the benefit of finance industry and speculators.’
Tory minister mocked after saying he’s ‘quite happy’ about Brexit even though economic impact will be twice as bad as pandemic
“George Eustice describes himself as being “quite happy” about Brexit being twice as bad for the U.K. economy as the pandemic. What a time to be alive.”
Prof Prem Sikka: The Chancellor’s budget is a continuation of the government’s class wars
‘At a time of fragile economic recovery the government is squeezing household budgets, workers and pensioners. There is no sign of levelling-up.’