New legal action planned over proposal to house 540 asylum seekers in town
Campaigners in Crowborough, UK, are set to challenge the government's decision to house 540 asylum seekers at a military training center in their town.
Treasury calls in Blair thinktank to advise on using AI across public services
The UK government has engaged Tony Blair's thinktank to advise on the integration of AI into public services, inciting criticism from campaigners.
Channel 4's Dirty Business campaigners call for public to stop paying water bills over sewage dumps
Campaigners associated with Channel 4’s Dirty Business urge the public to consider halting water bill payments due to sewage dumping practices by water companies.
Warning of 'disaster in the making' in town set to house hundreds of asylum seekers
Campaigners in Crowborough, East Sussex, are pursuing a judicial review against the government's decision to convert an army training center into accommodation for hundreds of asylum seekers, expressing significant concern about the implications of such measures.
University Student Campaigners Allegedly Received 10,000 Yen as Compensation in House of Representatives Election Bribery Case
University student campaigners are suspected of receiving a daily wage of 10,000 yen in a bribery case connected to a recent House of Representatives election in Japan.
CDU Party Conference: The Election Campaigners Hold Back Their Criticism of Merz
At the CDU Party Conference, Manuel Hagel emphasizes optimism for upcoming elections despite internal criticisms of party leadership.
New UK border rules for dual nationals are discriminatory against women, campaigners say
Campaigners argue that new UK border rules requiring British dual nationals to present a UK passport discriminate against women, particularly those married to foreign nationals.
‘Nothing says love like chemicals’: Valentine’s roses often covered in pesticides, testing finds
Testing reveals that Valentine's Day roses are often heavily contaminated with harmful pesticides, sparking warnings from environmental campaigners.
Peta calls for pork-free menus as Peppa Pig show rolls into Grimsby
Campaigners are urging Grimsby Auditorium to eliminate pork products from its menu during the run of Peppa Pig's Big Family Show.
Original Bramley apple tree ‘at risk’ after site where it grows is put up for sale
Campaigners warn that the original Bramley apple tree, essential for the iconic cooking apple variety, is threatened following the sale of the land where it has grown for over 220 years.
Holiday Tax Could Make Holidays 'Unaffordable' for Many, Campaigners Say
Campaigners warn that a new holiday tax may significantly increase costs for families, making vacations unaffordable.
Campaigners welcome ‘long overdue’ listing of brutalist Southbank Centre
Campaigners celebrate the long-awaited listing of the Southbank Centre, highlighting a significant shift in the perception of brutalist architecture in Britain.
Failure to compensate pelvic mesh implant victims ‘morally unacceptable’, say campaigners
Campaigners criticize the UK government's inaction on compensating women affected by pelvic mesh implants, calling it morally unacceptable.
Get kids back into books by reflecting modern Britain in school reading, campaign says
Campaigners argue for a reform of the English curriculum to better reflect modern Britain and engage young readers.
Campaigners warn that Mandelson’s links with US tech firm Palantir must be exposed
Campaigners are calling for full public transparency regarding Peter Mandelson's connections to the US tech firm Palantir amidst concerns of sensitive information leaks.
Campaigners challenge Scottish policy on transgender inmates in female prisons
A campaign group is contesting the Scottish policy allowing some transgender inmates to be housed in female prisons, arguing it conflicts with previous court rulings on women-only spaces.
Environmentalists decry ‘crushingly disappointing’ Pfas action plan for UK
Environmental campaigners have criticized the UK government's Pfas action plan for being inadequately weak in tackling harmful 'forever chemicals', warning it may prolong environmental damage.
Now the CDU election campaigners are going to war against the initiatives of the economic wing
Powerful forces within the CDU are opposing calls from the economic wing for social cuts, with prominent candidates voicing concerns about social injustices.
Major DWP rule change for disability scheme
The Department for Work and Pensions has changed communication rules for the Access to Work disability scheme, raising concerns among campaigners.
BP accused of ‘insidious’ influence on UK education through Science Museum links
Campaigners claim that BP exerts negative influence over STEM education in the UK through its financial support of the Science Museum's teacher training programs.
Hillsborough Law campaigners 'disappointed' after meeting PM and 'cannot support' bill
Hillsborough Law campaigners expressed disappointment following a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, stating they cannot support the current draft of the law aimed at preventing cover-ups.
Traces of cancer-linked pesticide found in tests at UK playgrounds
Testing has revealed the presence of the carcinogenic pesticide glyphosate in UK playgrounds, raising concerns about children's exposure as campaigners urge for a ban on its use in public spaces.
Racism horror as Nigel Farage says employers should be allowed to discriminate
Nigel Farage has sparked outrage among anti-racism campaigners and unions by advocating for the repeal of anti-discrimination laws, allowing employers to discriminate against non-British applicants.
Parents of critically ill children ‘crushed’ by lack of support, say campaigners
Campaigners highlight the emotional and financial strain faced by parents of critically ill children due to inadequate statutory support, illustrated by the case of a boy who died of cancer.
India arrests environmental campaigners for ‘activities against the national interest’
Indian police have detained prominent environmental activists Harjeet Singh and Jyoti Awasthi, accusing them of undermining national interests by campaigning for a treaty to limit fossil fuel use and allegedly receiving substantial payments for their efforts.
Starmer urged to scrap ‘outdated’ law limiting power to stop new gambling premises
Nearly 300 politicians and campaigners are pushing for the repeal of an outdated law from 2005 that restricts community power to block new gambling establishments such as bookmakers and slot machine shops.
UK’s plans to seize asylum seekers’ phones condemned by campaigners
UK Home Office's new policy allowing the seizure of asylum seekers' mobile phones and sim cards has faced criticism from campaigners and lawyers.
Spycops sent thousands of surveillance reports to MI5, inquiry documents reveal
Documents from the spycops inquiry indicate that undercover police officers routinely sent thousands of surveillance reports on political campaigners to MI5.
Why the Super Election Year Holds Several Disasters for the Greens
The Greens aim to convey that they are learning from past mistakes, but the challenges are greater and tied to the trust in green governance, leading some campaigners to forgo party logos in this election year, which may impact leadership outcomes in the states.