White poppies have bumper year at Remembrance Events
White poppies are becoming an established part of a growing number of official remembrance events across the UK – and this year has seen an uptick in their representation, and…
Hourglass reveals the abuse of older people costs £16bn a year
For the first time, the staggering £16 billion cost of abuse against older people in the UK has been exposed in a landmark report from safer ageing charity, Hourglass, revealing…
Fox cub hunting has risen by 83% in just a year, says charity
New figures released by leading national animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports show the shocking scale of fox cub hunting across England and Wales this autumn – including…
Black British Theatre Awards mark their sixth groundbreaking year
The Black British Theatre Awards announced the winners of its 2024 awards at a prestigious ceremony held at the Lyceum Theatre. Celebrating its sixth year, the awards continue to honour…
Budget will leave the poorest households £600 worse off a year
The poorest 10% of people will see their tax burden increase by £600 a year as a consequence of the Labour Party chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget freeze of the personal…
Carbon Capture and Storage lobbyist schmoozed Labour for a year
Labour Party ministers have hobnobbed with members of the industry lobby group the Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) on at least sixteen separate events or occasions over the past…
Thames Water record fine dwarfed by profits last year
The water regulator Ofwat has announced a “record” fine for notorious Thames Water – for illegal sewage leaks, spills, and dumping. Of course, it’s unlikely to bother the toxic water…
Household debt to reach record high this year as families struggle
Unsecured household debt is set to rise by a “record” £1,660 this year, as families continue to struggle with the Tory-induced cost of living crisis. The figures show that this…
Lib Dems cannabis policy could generate £1bn a year
Lib Dems leader Ed Davey revealed that if elected he would look to legalise cannabis through licensed retailers. As any future government seeks alternative avenues to generate more revenue for…
Workers’ Memorial Day to be marked in London this year
Around the world every 28 April trade unionists, campaigners, families, and supporters gather to mark Workers’ Memorial Day (WMD), a day to remember the damage done by work and to…
one year on, and anger is still palpable in Dorset
It’s one year since it was revealed that the Bibby Stockholm barge would be used to contain refugees and asylum-seekers in Britain. So, Berlin-based artist Katherine Kannon and Dorset solicitor…