Authorities in Lebanon are ‘systematically attacking’ LGBTIQA+ people’s human rights
Lebanese authorities are systematically attacking the fundamental human rights of LGBTIQA+ people, civil society groups in Lebanon have claimed. The Coalition to Defend Freedom of Expression in Lebanon - comprised…
Strike dates: Kirklees College staff to walk out for four days
Staff at Kirklees College will strike for four days beginning on Monday 11 September in a long running dispute over low pay. The workers, represented by the University and College…
Every single US state has insufficient child protections, Human Rights Watch claims
Legal protections in every single US state fall short of international children's rights stands, a major human rights NGO has said. Human Rights Watch has made the claim about the…
Daniel Khalife: Trade union slams underinvestment in prison security and staffing
A trade union representing prison staff has said Daniel Khalife's recent escape should be a 'wake-up call' for ministers on funding of the justice system. Community - which represents some…
‘Growing confidence’ House of Lords will block Tory attempts to scrap pollution regulations, Green Party peer says
Green Party peer Jenny Jones has said she has 'growing confidence' that the House of Lords will vote down government amendments to the Levelling Up Bill that would scrap pollution…
Strike dates: Whitehall staff to walk out in pay dispute
Three major Whitehall departments are set to be hit with a staff walk out this week. Cleaning, security and support staff working for the outsourced contractor will take strike action…
Rich nations paid less than five per cent of $53 billion East Africa needs to confront climate crisis
A new report published by Oxfam has revealed that rich nations paid Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan just $ in climate-related development finance in 2021. That contrasts to the…
Strike dates: Court security officers set to walk out in pay dispute
Around 500 court security officers in England and Wales are set to take strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay. The workers, represented by the PCS union, voted for…
£6 million set to support rewilding projects in the UK
The Wildlife Trusts have unveiled a new programme to reverse declines in wildlife in the UK. The programme - Transforming Nature's Recovery - will see £6 million of funding to support…
Scotland will be fairer and greener as an independent country in the EU, Scottish Greens claim
Scotland's future would be fairer and greener as an independent country within the EU, Scottish Green Party co-leader Lorna Slater has said. Slater made the comments ahead of a major…