News story: World War 1 soldiers finally honoured after over a century
The resting place of 4 members of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment has finally been marked more than 100 years after they gave their lives for their country. read more
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Statement by the Spokesperson on the executions scheduled in Arkansas
Seven executions by lethal injection, scheduled by the US State of Arkansas for the period between 17 April and 27 April, would break the de-facto moratorium on the death penalty observed by this US State since November 2005. Arkansas would … read more
Today’s figures show the Government’s abysmal record on living standards is getting even worse – Debbie Abrahams
Labour’s Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Debbie Abrahams, commenting on today’s Labour Market Statistics, said:
“While we welcome the fall in unemployment, today’s figures show the Government’s abysmal record on living standards is getting even worse.
“Real wages are now stagnating under the Tories and working families are worse off as a result.
“The Government has also failed to close the employment gap faced by women, disabled people and ethnic minority groups, who are all less likely to be in work. Labour will stand up for all working people.
“We will introduce a Real Living Wage of £10 per hour and reverse cuts to in-work support that could see some families worse off by £2,600 a year.”
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read moreScientists to shed light on UK’s underground energy technologies
New £31m research facilities will see UK scientists gather critical data on the use of geoenergy technologies to help meet energy needs. read more
Press release: 4 anglers face combined fines of over £2,400 for fishing illegally in Gloucestershire
The anglers were caught fishing illegally last year by Environment Agency officers out on regular patrols. read more