UK News

April 6, 2011

Thousands sign 'Save NHS' petition as coalition pushes health changes

Tens of thousands of people are signing a 'Save the NHS' petition, as the government launches a campaign to defend its health changes.
April 6, 2011

'We will protect the gift of life', UNISON health members vow

UNISON trade union health members have unanimously condemned government plans to privatise parts of the national blood and transfusion service.
April 5, 2011

Church of Scotland leader tackles government over child poverty

A senior Church of Scotland minister has questioned the seriousness of the coalition government over challenging child poverty.
April 5, 2011

Quakers to boycott goods from illegal Israeli settlements

The formal organisation of British Quakers has called for a boycott of goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
April 5, 2011

Alternative Vote would boost power of average voter, says NEF

Independent analysis from think-tank NEF (the New Economics Foundation) has shown that AV would give a significant boost to the power of the average voter.
April 5, 2011

Union vows to lead community struggle 'to save the NHS'

"Keep your hands of our health service," Margaret Roberts from Trafford told the government yesterday, speaking at a UNISON health conference in Liverpool.
April 4, 2011

Evidence raised over 'two-tier' health under government plans

The switch to GP-led commissioning could create a two-tier primary health care system, with some new consortia becoming lower quality providers for the poor.
April 4, 2011

Ministers accused of breaking law over Child Poverty Strategy

The Child Poverty Action Group has written to UK ministers accusing them of acting unlawfully by failing to fully implement the Child Poverty Act.
April 3, 2011

Quakers look at business alternatives in Edinburgh

The Quakers and Business Group held their Spring Gathering in Edinburgh on Saturday 2 April 2011. The theme was 'Mainstreaming Ethical Futures'.
April 3, 2011

Government faces public and expert opposition to 'damaging' health plans

The UK government is planning a propaganda campaign to try to defend health reforms critics say will destroy key aspects of the NHS.