Editorial
Delay rather than resistance
Party political manoeuvring between the Greek social-democratic, conservative and fascist parties has delayed acceptance of the blackmail demands presented by the troika of European Union, International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank.
Features
An imperial adventure set to continue
The growing intervention in Syrian internal affairs demonstrates the West's blatant attempt to rally reactionary Arab forces in support of its continued domination of the region, says George Galloway
All prawn and no brains...
Jacqui Smith's bizarre call to get schmoozing with the City
Britain
Unions fume as 2012 Olympics printing deal goes to US
Wednesday 08 February 2012
Tickets for the London 2012 Olympics are to be printed in the US, organisers said today.
Journalists prepare for Dale Farm footage seizure ruling
Wednesday 08 February 2012
Journalists were jittery today as they awaited a crucial court ruling on police attempts to seize all footage of the Dale Farm eviction.
Ministers plan purge of 'rogue' scrapyards
Wednesday 08 February 2012
"Dodgy" scrap metal dealers found to be linked to the theft of railway signalling cable are to have their licences torn up, the government said today.
McCluskey vows to keep pressure on Bombardier ministers
Wednesday 08 February 2012
Unite union general secretary Len McCluskey warned the government today that it was "not off the hook" over the future of Derby train manufacturer Bombardier.
Britain comes mid table in schools ranks
Wednesday 08 February 2012
The average education in Britain is still far from world-class, lecturers union UCU warned today.
New strikes as talks break down
Wednesday 08 February 2012
Rail signalling workers are to stage two fresh strikes in a row over career progression following the breakdown of talks, the RMT rail union announced today.
Virgin joins list of firms offering 2012 bonus pay
Wednesday 08 February 2012
Virgin Trains workers are to receive a payment of £500 for working during the Olympic Games under a deal announced by the RMT today.
London to join day of action
Wednesday 08 February 2012
Human rights campaigners announced plans today to mark a Global Day of Action in London in solidarity with protesters in the Middle East and north Africa.