Editorial
Iraq ruling is no vindication
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond believes himself vindicated by the High Court ruling that his Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT) is independent.
Features
Turmoil set to continue
A look at the causes and possible outcomes of Silvio Berlusconi and his right-wing coalition's lead in the polls.
Our government has put us at risk
Attacks such as yesterday's horrific murder in Woolwich didn't happen before the 'war on terror.' It's time we recognised the consequences of the conflicts we've unleashed
Britain
Activists put bedroom tax in the dock
Wednesday 15 May 2013
Disabled people who claim that the government's vicious bedroom tax unlawfully discriminates against them launched a legal challenge against it today.
Prison officers call for action against wave of assaults
Wednesday 15 May 2013
Prison officers shared horror stories of jail assaults from the podium at the POA conference today.
Whelan: Let's unite and push hard for rail renationalisation
Wednesday 15 May 2013
Train drivers' union Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan urged all transport workers to make a concerted push for renationalisation of the railways today.
SNP under fire as PCS staff stage third Holyrood picket
Wednesday 15 May 2013
Scotland's MSPs scuttled into Holyrood by its side doors today as staffers surrounded the Parliament with picket lines over pay.
Firefighters gear up for vital work safety campaign
Wednesday 15 May 2013
Brave firefighters are being treated like "cannon fodder" by bosses who refuse to learn "tragic lessons," Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack warned today.
A new article
Wednesday 15 May 2013
Protesters will picket an awards ceremony in London this evening where notorious blacklisting construction firm Carillion is shortlisted for an award.
80 years ago today ...
Wednesday 15 May 2013
Exploring our online archive of the Star's early years
Defra workers walk out for 24 hours
Wednesday 15 May 2013
Thousands of government workers across Britain walked out today in a bid to defend their jobs, pay and conditions.
Virgin staff may strike over 'degrading' uniforms
Wednesday 15 May 2013
Virgin Trains stewards could strike over "degrading" uniforms pushed on women employees.