Editorial
It doesn't have to be like this
Official inflation figures understate the real extent of rising costs, but even the government's own CPI scheme lays bare the ongoing misery for working people and those dependent on benefits.
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Low-paid ripped off by utilities
Sunday 16 June 2013
Britain's poorest pay a 10 per cent "poverty premium" for essential goods and services, the Joseph Rowntree Trust warned at the weekend.
Union calls for water probe
Sunday 16 June 2013
Unison demanded the launch of a national inquiry into rampant rises in the cost of water today.
Fathers can't afford to be with children
Sunday 16 June 2013
Fewer than 0.6 per cent of new fathers take advantage of additional paternity leave because they fear being left out of pocket, the TUC said on father's day.
News in brief
Sunday 16 June 2013
Cowardly Cameron backs Obama bloodshed in Syria
Friday 14 June 2013
Britain stepped closer to war with Syria today as Prime Minister David Cameron backed US President Barack Obama's decision to arm the country's rebels.
Plan to push up student loan rate fuels anger
Friday 14 June 2013
Education campaigners branded secret government plans to ramp up student loan repayments as another plot to line the pockets of privateers today.
Rights group calls on PM to push for Aamer's release
Friday 14 June 2013
David Cameron was urged today to confront US President Barack Obama at the G8 summit and demand the release of Shaker Aamer, the last Briton in Guantanamo Bay.
Post workers launch new round of strikes
Friday 14 June 2013
Postal workers announced fresh strike action today in a bid to force fat-cat bosses to negotiate over their plans to cut jobs, pay and services.
Anti-racists vow to stop fascists
Friday 14 June 2013
Hate crimes against Muslims and disabled people have shot up in Scotland, prosecutors reported today.