Campaign News

UK economy is “far from out of the woods” 07:11, 17 Aug UK sees biggest six-month inflation fall in over three decades – but Bank still faces big battle to tame price pressures 07:09, 17 Aug Inflation drop blunted by concern that the core rate is entirely unchanged 07:07, 17 Aug “Credit deserts” leaving households unable to access good credit in cost of living crisis, according to new think tank report 07:06, 17 Aug Breakfast benefits as inflation eases 07:03, 17 Aug Global economies vying for Green backing 07:02, 17 Aug TUC calls on government to “do the right thing” and grant special bank holiday if Lionesses win the World Cup 07:00, 17 Aug Little optimism for business in the labour market 07:04, 16 Aug TUC – historic pay squeeze continues as number of people on zero-hours contracts hits record high 07:02, 16 Aug Pay growth accelerates to end 18 month wage squeeze – but 15 year stagnation has left average earnings £230 a week lower than their pre-financial crisis trend 07:01, 16 Aug Howard League responds to Lowdham Grange prison inspection report 06:59, 16 Aug “Dangerous” Breathing Apparatus policy in doubt as Health and Safety Executive investigates 06:57, 16 Aug

Over a third of England’s homes at high risk of overheating as temperatures reach new extremes – with poorest households most at risk 07:11, 15 Aug Number of BME workers in insecure work has “boomed” over past decade, TUC warns 07:09, 15 Aug 2nd Anniversary of Taliban takeover of Afghanistan 07:06, 15 Aug Strong economic performance in June, but early indicators of possible difficulties ahead 07:39, 14 Aug Growth surprises slightly to the upside in Q2 but over the past 18 months has been the weakest for 65 years outside of a recession 07:37, 14 Aug Real-term pay falls fuel strikes – but increased public sector vacancies mean the Government must follow private-sector trends when it comes to pay 07:34, 14 Aug Institute backs removal of CIS deductions on landlord payments 07:32, 14 Aug