Pensioners and unions hit out at government after BBC plans to scrap free tv licences for over-75s

PENSIONERS and unions hit out at the government today after the BBC confirmed that it will go ahead with plans to abolish free television licences

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson tears up Blair’s uni target in FE address

THE TARGET to send half of young people in Britain to university will be scrapped, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson announced today.

British government says it will only intervene in Bahrain cases if death sentences are handed down on Monday

THE government was accused of betraying its principles yesterday after it failed to take action over death sentences which Bahrain is expected to i

RMT calls for urgent talks with government over Eurostar cuts

RAILWAY union RMT has urged the government to support cross-Channel rail firm Eurostar after it revealed plans to make cutbacks.

Unions launch campaign to fight for UK’s steel industry

THREE unions have joined forces to fight for the future of Britain’s steel industry.

More workers to be tested for asymptomatic coronavirus as government is accused of manipulating test tally

TENS of thousands of people working in occupations with a high risk of contracting coronavirus will be tested even if they have no symptoms, the go

Silent vigil held in Bow for 85-year-old killed in crane collapse

A SILENT vigil was held in Bow, east London, today after an 85-year-old woman was killed when a crane collapsed onto her house.

Britain First leader intimidates Bradford Council staff

BRADFORD Council staff were left “intimidated and upset” after fascist Britain First leader Paul Golding staged a confrontation demanding action ag

Chancellor condemned for failing to announce creation of new jobs amid rising unemployment

Lords call on government to save Bahraini torture victims from execution

PEERS called on the government yesterday to intervene to save the lives of two Bahraini torture victims, and questioned British “security assistanc