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Government acted illegally in legal aid cuts, rules High Court
3 October 2014
The high court has ruled that the government acted illegally in the consultation process carried out before the cuts.
Cameron's threat to Human Rights
2 October 2014
As expected, David Cameron pledged to scrap the Human Rights Act in his speech to Conservative party conference.
Minimum Wage restored to 2005 level
2 October 2014
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for adults rose yesterday (Oct 1) from £6.31 to £6.50. While in real-terms (measured against CPI inflation) this was the first rise in six years, the NMW remains 4.2% below its peak in October 2008, and is roughly equivalent to what it was in 2005.
GMB health staff vote to join strike
2 October 2014
22,000 GMB members in England and Northern Ireland, including ambulance staff, district nurses, and cleaners were balloted on the industrial action.
GMB health staff vote to join strike
2 October 2014
22,000 GMB members in England and Northern Ireland, including ambulance staff, district nurses, and cleaners were balloted on the industrial action.
Midwives will strike for first time in history
2 October 2014
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has voted for industrial action for the first time in its 133 year history. They will join the mass NHS action between 7am and 11am on 13 October.
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