More worries over free schools
Fresh concerns are being expressed over the government’s free schools programme. To date, 27 free schools have been forced to close or change management, according to a new analysis.
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Media: Protecting standards
With journalistic standards under attack , a Bristol newspaper took a stand in December against attacks on the integrity of one of its reporters.
Steel: Plant mothballed
Unions at the shut Orb steelworks in Newport, Wales, have persuaded Tata that there is a stronger case for new companies to take over if the plant is properly maintained over the coming period.
An independent Britain - it's only rational
Not only is it impossible for the EU to mimic the socialist processes needed to develop a country, it is designed precisely to prevent that.
Deepening housing crisis in Manchester
9 December 2019
The housing crisis sweeping Britain shows no sign of abating. Its effects are to be found all over the country, not least in the much-vaunted “Northern powerhouse” of Manchester.
1819: The Peterloo Massacre
3 December 2019
Two hundred years ago, 18 people were killed and 654 injured participating in a peaceful rally calling for the reform of a corrupt parliament...
Strong support in Glasgow for university pay and pensions fight
3 December 2019
Despite the rain, pickets were out in force yesterday for the Monday morning picket at the University of Glasgow.
The truth about the Irish economic 'miracle'
3 December 2019
A new pamphlet shows how the Irish government uses a financial flag of convenience to undermine the tax bases of other EU nations, notably Britain, France and Germany.
Manifestoes and the art of misleading
26 November 2019
With the publication of the Labour and Conservative manifestoes, it is at least clear what this grim election is now about: deciding on the least worst option, and wading through the deluge of half-truths.
No sovereignty without defence
Just five days after the referendum – with furious denials from the Remain campaign that the EU was planning a European army – the EU announced its new Global Strategy and began to create new military structures.
University workers start strike action
25 November 2019
Classes at universities across Britain and Northern Ireland are being disrupted as staff begin an eight-day strike today. The action is due to last from 25 November until 4 December.
Hospital staff stop employment transfer bid
Unison, GMB and Unite members have stopped plans by a major acute NHS hospital in Berkshire and Surrey to transfer more than a thousand of its staff out of NHS employment.