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Everything you need to know about loan sharks
A report published by the Centre for Social Justice estimated 1.08 million people could be borrowing from an illegal money lender – more commonly known as a loan shark. This figure...
Latest NewsTen tips to help you get through the summer on a budget!
The summer can be a stressful time – but there are ways to enjoy yourself on a budget, even during a cost-of-living crisis. Whether it’s a day out in...
Latest NewsBritish and Irish unions welcome arrival of new Colombian government
Trade union organisations in Britain and Ireland have written to Colombia’s new government to express support for its political programme and emphasise their continued commitment to supporting implementation of the 2016...
Latest NewsGovernment facing judicial review over new regulations allowing the use of agency workers during industrial action
Thompsons Solicitors has today written to the business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, on behalf of 12 major trade unions coordinated by the TUC, to challenge new regulations permitting the use...
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Although there is no legal maximum upper working temperature, there is protective legislation that can be applied in such situations. Temperatures in the indoor workplace are covered by the...
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Everything you need to know about TV licensing TV licences are an essential cost for most of Britain’s households and, with living costs on the rise, it’s important to...
Latest NewsParliamentary Group Chair writes to the UN’s Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food
Yesterday on behalf of the BFAWU’s Parliamentary Group, Ian Mearns Mp wrote the following letter to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food Michael Fakhri :...
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“Trade Union Leaders Demand National Summit To Deal With National Food Emergency” Scores of trade union leaders, academics and campaigners have today signed a joint letter calling on the...
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Cryptocurrency harms and its effects on mental health and wellbeing Last year we wrote about the rise of cryptocurrency and the potential dangers it can pose in terms of...
Latest NewsStrong Popular Sheffield Cafe first to recognise Trade Union
The workers and owners of a popular local café/restaurant have forged a union recognition agreement thought to be a first of its kind in the city. South Street Kitchen...
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