The Guardian – Parliament urged to act over sexual abuse claims
The FDA and Prospect unions, representing more than 1,000 parliamentary workers, have warned that Westminster must act to stop the “seemingly endless” claims of sexual misconduct by MPs as political parties cannot be trusted to make it a safe place to work, writes The Guardian.
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Will Rachel Reeves’s rules on debt and spending survive the budget?
Will Rachel Reeves’s rules on debt and spending survive the budget? The chancellor desperately needs more money to finance growth and public spending, so expect some tweaking to supposedly strict constraints. Labour needs £25bn a year in tax rises ‘to rebuild public services’ change. Later this month the chancellor will attempt to walk the line between repairing Britain’s battered public realm while sticking to a manifesto promise to balance the books without raising taxes on
Labour’s workers’ rights plans can win over Tory and Reform voters, says TUC
Labour’s workers’ rights plans can win over Tory and Reform voters, says TUC Trade union leaders meet ministers for final talks on employment rights bill before unveiling on Thursday. Labour can use its overhaul of workers’ rights to win over disaffected Tory and Reform voters, the TUC has said, as the government prepares to introduce landmark legislation that will grant new rights to 7 million workers. Trade union leaders met ministers on Tuesday for final
Teacher Hannah Willow crowned as Glasgow’s first tree-hugging champion
Teacher Hannah Willow crowned as Glasgow’s first tree-hugging champion Willow was event’s surprise victor, and is now strategising for the world championships in Finland. Hannah Willow had little doubt what she wanted. She wanted the glory of being crowned Glasgow’s first champion tree hugger. And she got it.“I thought it was just a charity event,” Willow said, after her triumph in the inaugural event on Sunday. “When I was told it was a competition my
‘Fear of missing out’ keeping girls and young women online despite sexism
‘Fear of missing out’ keeping girls and young women online despite sexism Almost half of girls aged 11 to 21 in Girlguiding survey say sexism and misogyny makes them feel less safe. Girls and young women are seeing more unwanted sexual images and suffering more cyberstalking online, but still don’t want to take a break from social media because of a fear of missing out, a survey for Girlguiding has found.“Fomo” is keeping more than
Wellington’s false teeth and wolf bones: English Heritage needs help to record vast collection
Wellington’s false teeth and wolf bones: English Heritage needs help to record vast collection Charity launches fundraising appeal to care for and document eclectic store of more than 1m artefactsAnimal bones found in the ruins of a North Yorkshire monastery that could, thrillingly, be the remains of England’s last known wolf are part of the collection. As are a celebrated Vermeer masterpiece, the Duke of Wellington’s false teeth, more than 60,000 coins and almost 300
One dead and three injured after explosion at block of flats in Alloa
One dead and three injured after explosion at block of flats in Alloa Emergency services called at about 6pm on Sunday to flats in Kellie Place, Police Scotland said. An explosion has ripped through a block of flats in Scotland, leaving one man dead and several others injured. Fire and emergency crews were called to Alloa amid reports of an explosion at a block of flats. Continue reading… https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/oct/07/one-dead-and-three-injured-after-explosion-at-block-of-flats-in-alloa