Move Your Money month launches today!
Marloes Nicholls, Move Your Money UK Chances are you’re not happy with your bank. In a recent poll half of all adults were 'dissatisfied' or 'extremely dissatisfied' with their bank,…
The real silent majority
NUS conference is coming up. Motions are being; drafted, circulated, proposed and seconded all the across the country. However, soon many of these excellent motions will fall foul of the…
Time to move your money
Clare Coatman Many or most of us make choices based on ethical concerns every day – whether it’s avoiding brands linked to sweat shops or opting for fairtrade coffee; but…
Occupy Belfast create ‘The People’s Bank’
Royal Avenue, Belfast’s main city centre thoroughfare, mixes classic architecture with more obviously new arrivals. On the corner of Royal Avenue and North Street lies a grand, art deco building…
News: Disabled people block Oxford Circus to protest
Oxford Circus was completely blocked today as a group of people from Disabled People Against Cuts, Disabled People’s Direct Action Network and UK Uncut came together to protest against the…
Why it's kicking off everywhere by Paul Mason – review
This is a review of Paul Mason's new book 'Why it's kicking off everywhere' - which will be available soon in all good bookshops. Paul Mason's new book, out this…
Why I’m using my tax rebate to sue the taxman
A couple of days before Christmas, a letter came in the mail for me. It was for Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs, telling me I was due a tax rebate…
Edd Bauer wins hearing
Here on Bright Green, we don't report much news. And when we do, it's usually that some protester somewhere has been arrested/beaten up. But one story we've been following for…
UK Uncut response to retirement of HMRC Chief Dave Hartnett – 17th December Day of Action
As Dave Hartnett announces his retirement as head tax chief and HMRC feels renewed pressure inside parliament over tax dodging, UK Uncut plans to pile the pressure on the high…
We Don’t Need Martyrs
In this response to Pete Spellar's article "Why I don't mask up", majsaleh defends the tactic and argues that solidarity is different from martydom. It is unsurprising that people are…