Workers Stage Wildcat Strike at Major Oil Refinery
Simon Childs
Workers downed tools and blocked a road at an oil refinery in Scotland as action against the spiralling cost of living spreads.
‘If They Call It, We’ll Support It’: RMT Would Back General Strike
Simon Childs
Mick Lynch has called for radical action after trade unions launched a campaign against the cost of living crisis.
Hundreds of Amazon Workers Stage Wildcat Strike Over ‘Kick in the Teeth’ Pay Offer
Simon Childs & Polly Smythe
Workers at a gigantic Essex warehouse are protesting after being offered just 35p more per hour from the multinational.
Manchester Police Probably Broke the Law With ‘Racist’ Carnival Bans
Moya Lothian-McLean
Exclusive: Manchester police are investigating whether they broke the law with 'racist' letters that banned alleged 'gang members' from carnival.
Fire Services Have Been Cut to the Bone. Now Climate Change is Causing More Fires
Sophie K Rosa
After wildfires swept England in July's heatwave, fire chiefs and politicians talked about the unprecedented weather without mentioning the brutal cuts that have left fire services on the back foot.
Feature: The Monkeypox Vaccine Rollout Is Unfair. But Not for the Reasons You Think
Sophie Atkinson
Underfunded sexual health services and poor communication are breeding a parallel outbreak of frustration and resentment, reports Sophie Atkinson.
‘It Was Just Relentless’: Black and Muslim Labour Councillors Reveal Experiences of Party Racism
Taj Ali
In the wake of the Forde report’s findings of a 'hierarchy of racism' within the Labour party, ethnic minority politicians are sharing their experiences. Taj Ali reports.
‘We’ve Never Seen Anything Like This’: RMT President Hails Public Support for Strikes
Polly Smythe
Alex Gordon, President of the RMT, told Novara Media that the privatisation of railways needs to be 'swept away'.
Met Police Forced to Apologise for Arresting Trade Union Official
Simon Childs
London police handcuffed a union activist on a legal picket in 2020. They have now had to shell out thousands of pounds in compensation and apologise.
This is How Britain Can Actually Prepare for Extreme Weather
Diyora Shadijanova
Sliding passively into a fiery hell is fun, but there are some very obvious measures Britain could try first to combat extreme weather. Diyora Shadijanova reports.
Prisoners Are Stuck in Cells Like ‘Ovens’ in the Summer
Sophie K Rosa
As temperatures rise, campaigners are calling for action over sweltering conditions in the UK's antiquated jails.
Corbyn Staffer Takes Fight Against ‘Lawfare’ to Court of Appeal
Rivkah Brown
Former Corbyn aide Laura Murray is liable for £1.1m in costs and damages over a tweet about television host Rachel Riley. She went to court today to challenge the libel 'lawfare' that campaigners say is a threat to free speech. Rivkah Brown reports.
The Met Investigated Just 22 Illegal Evictions Out of Thousands in 2020
Andrew Kersley
Exclusive data shows London cops barely ever chase landlords over illegal evictions, as charities warn police don’t “see the issue as serious enough”.
Pub Workers Launch Fresh Strikes Despite Union Busting From ‘Out of Control’ Landlords
Simon Childs
Bar staff at the Saint James Tavern in Brighton have been suspended after a landlord allegedly said: “I’ll be getting rid of them. They won’t be working for me if they’ve taken action.”
Just How Rich Are the Tory Leadership Candidates?
Novara Reporters
From Russian “blood money” to untraceable investments, we look at how much these 11 Tories are worth.
Could ‘Don’t Pay’ Pull It Off?
Sophie K Rosa
A new, viral campaign is encouraging people to cancel their direct debits if the government fails to act on the cost of living crisis. It’s a longshot, but the organisers fancy their chances. Sophie K Rosa reports.
The US Abortion Ruling Is Already Blocking Life Saving Drugs
Amy Booth
Following the overturning of Roe v Wade, patients with autoimmune illnesses are being denied vital medicine.
Israel is Losing the Misinformation War
Hamza Yusuf
Israel’s hundred years’ war on Palestine has been bolstered by a sophisticated campaign of lies. The old tools may not work for much longer, reports Hamza Ali Shah.