Editorial
Free care at point of need
There's a clear message from the Labour Party's research into care of the disabled and the elderly and it's don't move to Brighton and Hove.
Features
Running out of political steam
The rise and ultimate demise of the formidable Ken Livingstone
Delusions of grandeur
Not enough is done by British government to alleviate poverty around the world
Britain
Animal rights activists damn slip-up over illegal trading
Tuesday 23 November 2004
ANIMAL rights campaigners condemned a government "slip-up" yesterday which means that traders can openly sell illegal animal products in Britain's shops.
Islam awareness week launched in London
Tuesday 23 November 2004
ISLAM Awareness Week was launched in London last night in a bid to increase community respect and appreciation of Muslims and to tackle the growing problem of Islamophobia.
UNISON warns against Ofsted cuts
Tuesday 23 November 2004
PUBLIC-SECTOR union UNISON warned the government yesterday that job cuts at Ofsted will badly hit the standard of childcare in Britain.
Hill launches scheme to clear abandoned cars
Tuesday 23 November 2004
URBAN Policy Minister Keith Hill launched a new campaign to clear abandoned cars from the streets of Britain yesterday.
UCATT slams new NHS pay structure
Tuesday 23 November 2004
BUILDING workers union UCATT slammed the new NHS pay structure "agenda for change" yesterday.
Brewery workers start 16-day strike
Tuesday 23 November 2004
BREWERY workers will start a 16-day strike next week after voting overwhelmingly for action on pay yesterday.
Unions call for end to bullying
Tuesday 23 November 2004
TEACHING unions and campaigners demanded urgent action to tackle bullying in Britain's schools yesterday after a survey showed that more than two-thirds of parents are worried about their child being victimised.
You've cried wolf too often
Tuesday 23 November 2004
UNIONS and workers' rights campaigners accused Britain's bosses of "crying wolf" over proposed reforms yesterday.
Glasgow activists meet to tackle poverty
Monday 22 November 2004
GLASGOW Govan campaigners will discuss action to tackle the worsening deprivation and dereliction facing many of Scotland's working-class communities at a special conference today.
Chinese firm to buy out Rover
Monday 22 November 2004
MANUFACTURING unions gave a cautious welcome to this weekend's announcements that Britain's last car manufacturer MG Rover is on the brink of a merger with a Chinese firm.