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MPS vote overwhelmingly to release Shrewsbury 24 documents
24 January 2014
A vote in the House of Commons led to 120 MPs balloting to see the public release of documents relating to the imprisonment of trade unionists under conspiracy charges in the 1970s. Just three politicians voted to keep the information hidden.
‘Gagging’ clauses prevent whistleblowers reporting dangers to patient care and child safety, Committee finds
24 January 2014
Concerns have been voiced by Margaret Hodge MP, Chair of the Committee of Public Accounts, over gagging clauses in the public sector preventing whistleblowers from speaking out about mistakes that could put the public in danger.
Proposals for further legal fee rises “not fit for purpose”, says independent committee
24 January 2014
The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC), set up by government to independently assess the cost of regulation to various stakeholders, has described proposals to increase legal fees for civil cases as "not fit for purpose".
Shadow Pensions Minister calls Coalition pension charge cap weak
24 January 2014
Labour’s Shadow Pensions Minister has criticised the new cap on charges made by pensions providers that is being proposed by the Coalition ostensibly to save workers money on their occupational pensions.
Tory demands further work restrictions on European immigrants
24 January 2014
Nigel Mills, a Tory MP who pressured the government into announcing restrictions on benefits claimed by EU migrants last year, has appealed for the Immigration Bill to be made even tougher.
Inequality still an issue in Scotland
23 January 2014
Statistics have been published by Scottish trade unionists preparing for the launch of Scotland’s People’s Assembly (a network of local group fighting against austerity) revealing that Scotland has an unequal income rate.
Inequality: a growing global threat
23 January 2014
Oxfam published a report on Monday, 20 January 2014, that revealed shocking statistics regarding the ever-growing problem of income inequality.
Tory think tank out of touch on pension issues
23 January 2014
Policy Exchange think tank ignores cost of living struggle in backwards proposals to tackle “pensioner poverty”
Tory Employment Minister criticised for being out of touch
23 January 2014
Employment Minister Esther McVey has shocked the nation by accusing youngsters of being snobs when it comes to employment.
BAM HR head ‘never questioned’ secrecy surrounding blacklisters TCA
Appearing in front of the Scottish Affairs Committee, which is running an inquiry into blacklisting in the construction industry, former Head of HR at BAM Nuttall Patrick Swift insisted that although he knew his involvement with The Consulting Association (TCA) should be kept secret, he never questioned whether this could be a sign that the organisation was involved in wrongdoing.
University bosses attempt to intimidate striking staff
22 January 2014
University bosses have been accused of using methods of intimidation against their members of staff in attempt to discourage them from taking strike action.
