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October 5, 2020

NAO publishes report on improving bus services in England outside London

Buses still support millions of essential daily trips, and for many people provide the only practical, frequently used method of transport other than walking.
August 12, 2019

Increase in fires met with more government complacency, says union

Firefighter numbers have fallen by a fifth since 2010, while the number of specialist fire safety officers has been cut by a quarter.
April 1, 2019

CQC raises concerns about quality of care provided by private clinics and doctors

Just under half of independent consulting doctor services were not providing safe care in accordance with the relevant regulations on their first inspection.
January 23, 2019

UN expert issues new guiding principles on economic reforms and human rights

States cannot shy away from their human rights obligations in economic policymaking, even in times of economic crisis, says UN expert.
May 26, 2018

EU Commission proposals 'fail to halt harm done by the financial sector'

Call for stronger safeguards to stop financial deals causing human rights abuses, land grabbing and damage to the environment.
September 21, 2017

TUC publishes new guidance on fire safety following Grenfell
- The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has published new fire safety advice for trade union representatives following the Grenfell Tower fire in London in June.
May 4, 2016

Lords report reveals Brexit danger for working people says TUC

Commenting on a report published today by the House of Lords European Union Committee on the process of Brexit, the TUC says the report backs up other legal experts who say that working people could face years of uncertainty and chaos if Britain votes to leave the EU.
April 7, 2016

Brexit risk to employment rights says leading QC

An independent legal opinion published today warns of years of uncertainty for workers and employers if the UK votes to leave the European Union, says the Trades Union Congress..
August 7, 2015

Modern young Britain, aspiring to live in a slum

The unquestioning acceptance of, and deference to, market forces may have reached its peak, with an educated young blogger aspiring to have the opportunity to live in a slum, if that's all that mar