The TUC says newly published figures showing that over three million people are under-employed across the UK, reveal the fragility of the labout market.

Women in the North East will be coming together this evening (24 November) as part of the region's Reclaim the Night event in Newcastle, hosted by the Northern TUC.

The Trades Union Congress has criticised the Prime Minister's plans to scrap the requirement to undertake equality impact assessments before introducing policy changes.

As part of 'Living Wage Week' the Northern TUC will be holding a 'Wages, Poverty and Pay Day Loans: the reality of austerity' conference.