Republicans promise major protests at coronation of King Charles
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth, Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September and was formally proclaimed King two days later. However, his coronation is yet to take place,…
The long and winding path to proportional representation
The path to proportional representation (PR) has been long, winding and rocky and we are still some distance from reaching our end destination. But at least it is starting to…
Enough is Enough calls protests in 13 cities on October 1
Campaign group Enough is Enough has confirmed details for its national day of action on October 1. The group - which launched in August - will be holding protests in…
University of Central Lancashire becomes 97th UK university to divest from fossil fuels
Another big moment for the fossil fuel divestment movement. The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has announced it is fully divesting from the fossil fuel industry, becoming the 97th UK…
Over 500,000 people sign up to Enough is Enough campaign
Campaign group Enough is Enough has been gathering pace since launching earlier in August. Today, the group announced that over 500,000 people have signed up to the campaign. Announcing the…
Poll finds plurality support nationalising Bulb Energy on eve of energy price cap rise
The ailing energy retailer Bulb Energy was put into special administration in September 2021 as a result of financial difficulties. Rival firm Octopus Energy has asked the government for a…
Third largest German insurance firm rules out insuring East African Crude Oil Pipeline
Germany's third largest insurer, Talanx, has confirmed that it will not reinsure the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). Talanx joins 11 other firms including four of the world’s biggest…
Students are being hammered by the cost of living crisis. It’s time to fight back.
The cost of living crisis is at the forefront of everyone’s minds - and rightly so. Food prices are spiralling out of control; energy prices are set to have tripled…
Rose Bruford College becomes 96th UK university to divest from fossil fuels
The drama school Rose Bruford College has announced it will be divesting fully from the fossil fuel industry. The decision makes it the first specialist drama school in the UK…
UCU backs student led campaign demanding universities stop promoting careers in fossil fuels
The UK’s largest university staff union, University and College Union (UCU) has voted to back the student-led campaign for Fossil Free Careers at its annual congress. Delegates at the congress,…