Author: IER
Government defeated in House of Lords
17 January 2014
The Lobbying Bill has been amended in the House of Lords despite previous concessions by the government in order to soften it.
Public ‘misinformed’ regarding migration statistics
17 January 2014
Immigration is a hot topic at the moment, but the latest figures have shown that many people are being misinformed in regard to immigration, as the government keeps on peddling its myths in order to scare people of the effects of immigration on the UK.
Tougher penalties for undermining workers’ health and safety but not enough staff to enforce them
17 January 2014
Changes introduced to the Health and Safety Offences Act mean that lawbreakers will face more jail terms, higher fines and a rise in cases tried in lower courts when they undermine the welfare of their staff or the public – but tougher penalties can be of no effect if enforcers are too poorly funded to put them to use.
7% pay cut and longer shifts cause anger amidst care workers
16 January 2014
On Tuesday, (14 January 2014), care workers went on strike outside Glasgow councillors' offices as part of a two-day industrial action to show their discontent at prolonged hours, and more duties at the same time as a massive pay cut.
Drop in inflation fails to put the brakes on rocketing cost of living
16 January 2014
The Coalition is patting itself on the back as Inflation falls to 2%, but Labour is demanding a stronger minimum wage as unions warn that the cost of living is still growing.
Coalition plans for maternity pay ‘could create broken homes and a rise in depression’
14 January 2014
A parental charity has appealed to Prime Minister David Cameron and his Deputy Nick Clegg to exclude maternity pay from their proposed cap on welfare.
Hague continues to spin immigration myths for ideological gain
14 January 2014
Amidst talks of further migration into the UK William Hague has said today (14 January 2014) that people are moving into the EU to take advantage of benefit systems despite the overwhelming evidence that this is untrue.
UN: Lobbying Bill will tarnish Britain’s democracy
14 January 2014
A UN official has criticised the Government's Lobbying Bill, which has already caused widespread controversy.
EU Official calls ‘Invasion of Foreigners’ a populist myth.
10 January 2014
Top EU official, Viviane Reding has said that the 'invasion of foreigners' is a populist myth and that David Cameron is lying to British voters in order to distract UK citizens from the country's real problems ahead of the 2015 general election.
Lobbying Bill still a threat to Freedom of Speech
10 January 2014
After a brief pause in developments, the Government now plans to amend the gagging bill to exempt smaller charities ahead of the 2015 general election. This latest u-turn will increase the amount campaigners can spend on the election.
Independent review supports HSE – so govt ignores it
10 January 2014
Martin Temple, former Director-General of employers' organisation EEF, yesterday (09 January 2014) published his Triennial Review into the HSE, revealing a supportive attitude toward the body. The government, perhaps surprised at the failure of an industry leader to toe the ideological line toward increased privatisation and deregulation, announced it would disregard some of his most important recommendations.
Tory proposes removing UK from European Court of Human Rights
10 January 2014
At the Tory party conference last year David Cameron announced that he was ready to remove the UK from the European Court of Human Rights.
