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Science matters

24 April 2025

The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that in the Equality Act “sex” means biological sex, not “certificated” sex. This is a welcome affirmation that facts – and science – matter.

Step up biosecurity now!

23 April 2025

No one wants to see a reoccurrence of foot and mouth disease in Britain, remembering the slaughter and burning of millions of animals in 2001. British farmers have been urging the government to act in response to cases on the European mainland.

Shaking the NHS – what next?

23 April 2025

In March the government began a major shake-up of the NHS. Medical professionals and trade unions have warned against repeating the mistakes of the past.

Fighting university redundances

23 April 2025

Many UK universities face ruin due to their reliance on the bloated fees of international students. Student numbers are dropping; it’s left to university staff to pick up the pieces.

Banks shut up shop

23 April 2025

Banks continue to close branches to save costs, denying cash and banking facilities to an increasing number of people.

Train British doctors

23 April 2025

British doctors have launched a campaign to give British medical graduates priority when applying for speciality training. Applications from international graduates for the limited number of posts have increased.

Scunthorpe steel reprieved

The scramble to acquire the raw materials needed to avert the closure of the Scunthorpe steel plant highlights the folly of successive governments in prioritising imports over domestic production in our vital industries.

Blast furnaces shut down

4 April 2025

The closure of the last two steel blast furnaces in Britain happened at the end of March. This is a disastrous development for British industry and all workers given the fundamental importance of steel.

Fight for pay and funding in schools

26 February 2025

NEU members are taking part in a preliminary ballot to ask if they will strike over pay and funding. The union is challenging a below inflation rise in English schools, with no increased funding.

Heathrow expansion error

A government with no idea about tackling Britain’s financial problems has latched on to the expansion of the country’s airports as the transport answer to promoting growth. The outcome might not be as positive as promised.

Farmers’ fight continues

25 February 2025

Farmers are not giving up on their struggle against inheritance tax changes and other attacks on their industry. Thay are organising widespread protests and are now signing up supermarkets to their cause.

Battling for arts education

25 February 2025

Workers in the arts continue their fight to reverse decades of cuts in government funding. The Arts and Minds Campaign is calling for arts and literature to be restored to the schools core curriculum, and fully funded.

Brexit: youth mobility ‘reset’

25 February 2025

The government plans to offer a youth mobility scheme for young EU students and workers. This is one of several policy initiatives attempting to realign Britain with the EU.

The burden of Thames Water

25 February 2025

Thames Water continues to be a burden on its customers and the public purse. Its latest financial plan agreed in the High Court drew criticism from water campaigners and trade unions.

Scotland: perks for foreign students

25 February 2025

Despite having no power to alter UK immigration policy, Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has called for a visa scheme to let foreign students work in Scotland after they graduate from a Scottish college or university.

Social care – disgraceful delay

25 February 2025

The government has launched yet another review into social care provision. It won’t even report for three years – a disgrace after decades of indecision. The crisis in providing care needs urgent action.

Chancellor bows down to the banks

25 February 2025

Rachel Reeves is trying to shield banks from paying compensation for mis-selling car finance. She talks about “growth”, but what we see is disregard for the needs of British people.

Net zero – bad for your health

25 February 2025

Energy efficiency schemes launched in the name of the drive to net zero are creating health problems. The government has now acknowledged the wide-scale issues after complaints and media reports.

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