The cost of living (with capitalism)
There’s more than something rotten in Britain. And a lot of it is exemplified by the coming rises in energy prices.
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Independent school teachers take strike action
23 February 2022
Teachers in 23 independent schools run by the Girls’ Day School Trust have started strike action after their employer said it would withdraw from the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
Inflation: VAT on energy
The current energy price rises are part of the government’s attack on the working class. There is a good case for a VAT holiday for domestic energy.
Scotland: Freeports condemned
The RMT union has reacted angrily to the joint announcement from Westminster and the SNP government of two “green freeports”. It says the projects are fatally flawed.
Strike looms at Financial Conduct Authority
22 February 2022
Unite trade Union members who work at the Financial Conduct Authority have voted heavily to take industrial action against proposed cuts to pay and conditions.
EU acts the bully
22 February 2022
The EU is trying to bully the governments of EU members Hungary and Poland into accepting EU policies, using using the European Court of Justice to do so.
Britain must keep out of Ukraine
Britain has no interest in interference in eastern Europe. No good will come from British intervention. Stop interfering. Stay out!
Covid-19 mandate mania
Over 10 billion coronavirus vaccinations have been given. Now some governments are turning to compulsion. But people in Canada aren't putting up with it.
UCU steps up pensions and pay action
16 February 2022
Staff at 44 universities are on strike this week after university employers refused to withdraw cuts to the Universities Superannuation Scheme or accept the University and College Union's compromise proposals.
‘Net zero’ fantasy to blame for energy crisis, not Russia
British politicians and media have blamed Russia is responsible for “turning off” gas supplies, but the culprit is closer to home.
Campaigners fight to protect farmland from power grab
13 February 2022
A plan to build a huge solar farm on prime agricultural land is being challenged by an impressive local campaign group determined to fight it all the way.
Scientists unite against EU ‘punishment’
13 February 2022
Scientists across Europe are taking on the EU as it seeks to exclude Britain and Switzerland from research collaboration for purely political reasons.