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DWP denies charities have been gagged from speaking out against Esther McVey
A Times article reported that charities and companies working within the UC (Universal Credit) parameters have had to sign clauses to ensure they don’t ruin the reputation of Esther McVey, Work and Pensions Secretary. Around 22 organisations, covering around £1.8 billion, have signed these gagging clauses, which the Government denies. However a Government spokesman confirmed contracts did include references to ensure both parties "understand how to interact with each other and protect their best interests". The Times reported that the...
Race relations adviser tasered in the face by cops says he is taking the force to court
Judan Adunbi has spoken out for the first time since the court case to explain why he didn't give his name to officers
Alright for some! Judges to get £60k pay RISE
In news that will offend many hard working people struggling by on low salaries, it has been recommended that senior judges in England and Wales should get a huge pay rise. The reason is that Judges are feeling low morale across the professions and potentially losing income due to pension scheme adjustments. The Senior Salaries Review Body have said that top judges could receive a pay rise of up to 32 per cent. A High Court Judge would take home...
Now thousands of pupils off school, are False Widow spiders that dangerous?
"if you had this situation in Australia then no one would go to school ever"
MPs warn that Brexit means Health Department can’t ensure “supply of medicines”
A worrying report by the PAC (Public Accounts Committee) has indicated that the Government is not prepared for a shortage of medicines from a ‘no-deal’ Brexit. Chairwoman of the Committee, Meg Hillier, said: 'Government cannot afford to drag its feet on this critical issue.” The report stated that it was “worrying” that the Health Department “could not assure us of its plans to safeguard the supply of medicines after the UK has exited the European Union”. Hillier said: “While the...
Grasshoppers, flies & other bugs could be turned into biological weapons by a rogue states
Virus carrying insects are already being used in a crop boosting program that plans to improve yields of maize and tomatoes by changing their DNA.
Police probe fatal shooting of London passenger of crashed car in broad daylight
Police say the man in his twenties was pronounced dead at the scene in Hillingdon, north west London, and the driver was arrested
Labour MP calls for removal of statue honouring slave trader
Thangam Debbonaire is calling for the memorial of Edward Colston to be taken down
Photobooth set up to avoid hundreds of Dartmoor ponies being shot over new Brexit regulations
Charlotte Faulkner came up with the idea but needed help of 50 volunteers