‘We want an end to austerity. An end to the poor getting poorer and the rich getting richer.’ A spirited protest against austerity reportedly led … We Will Not Surrender Our VoicesRead more
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Economy boosted by biggest ever increase in UK cycling
A Sustrans report, Cycling Revolution, published claims that about 40 million more cycling trips were made last year than 2010 – an 18 per cent … Economy boosted by biggest ever increase in UK cyclingRead more
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Renewables supplied 19.2% of UK power in 2014
Business Green reports that renewables made up 19.2% of the country’s power supply last year, up from just 14.9% a year earlier. At the same … Renewables supplied 19.2% of UK power in 2014Read more
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Anglo-Iranian Oil Company
Stephen Kinzer talking: At the beginning of the twentieth century, as a result of a corrupt deal with the old dying monarchy, one British company, … Anglo-Iranian Oil CompanyRead more
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U.K. Nuclear Whistleblower Gets Dishonorable Discharge
The whistleblower who exposed rampant security flaws on the submarines carrying Britain’s nuclear warheads has been dishonorably discharged from the British Royal Navy. Able Seaman … U.K. Nuclear Whistleblower Gets Dishonorable DischargeRead more
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Athens 1944: Britain’s dirty secret
“I can still see it very clearly, I have not forgotten,” says Títos Patríkios. “The Athens police firing on the crowd from the roof of … Athens 1944: Britain’s dirty secretRead more
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Dirty chicken scandal
A leading food expert and adviser to successive governments has called for a boycott of supermarket chicken because of “scandalous” levels of contamination after tests … Dirty chicken scandalRead more
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how Scotland would help England rediscover its radical heart
No-one likes to feel they’re being taken for granted in a relationship, but when the dominant partner takes no account of your views and stubbornly … how Scotland would help England rediscover its radical heartRead more
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Scottish nationalism and British nationalism aren’t the same
For me, the most frustrating aspect of the debate on Scottish independence has been the failure of the English left to recognise that there is … Scottish nationalism and British nationalism aren’t the sameRead more
Posted inEconomics / ToMl
Britain’s debt problem
Like many countries, Britain is following austerity policies at the moment, paring back government services to try and get debt under control. Every new budget … Britain’s debt problemRead more