CWU Conference backs electoral reform in historic vote

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CWU members have voted decisively to reject Westminster’s failing First Past the Post (FPTP) electoral system and back a move to proportional representation, marking a historic shift for the Labour-affiliated union. Delegates passed the motion at the union’s annual conference in Bournemouth on Sunday May 10th warning that “FPTP is producing unrepresentative results and is at …

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1 in 9 UK adults have deliberately burnt their skin

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An alarming new survey conducted for the charity Melanoma Focus reveals that 1 in 9 UK adults have deliberately burnt their skin, ignoring the serious and potentially deadly consequences of UV exposure. The survey also found that 35% of respondents never use sunscreen in the UK during the summer months – a figure that rises …

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Half of women in UK have felt pressure to go to work despite severe period pain

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Half (52%) of women and those assigned female at birth in the UK said they’ve felt pressure to go to work despite experiencing severe period pain. A quarter (24%) also said they’ve experienced problems at work because of the time taken off due to the pain. The data has been released by Endometriosis UK ahead …

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Young musicians to benefit from Campaign Collective social purpose fund 

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In a move to support local talent, Campaign Collective has awarded a £150 grant to the Brass Class at Ottery St Mary Silver Band in East Devon. This funding will enable an enthusiastic group of young brass players to access new music and expand their musical repertoire. The Brass Class, a group of young musicians …

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Scottish politicians took part in first ever rewilding hustings ahead of May elections

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Politicians from all major political parties took part in the first ever hustings dedicated to debating rewilding issues, ahead of Scotland’s elections this May. The Rewilding Nation: Hope for Nature Hustings event took place at Pitlochry Festival Theatre on World Rewilding Day, Friday 20 March. It followed the public backing for rewilding last year by Scottish actor …

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Parliamentary event marks World Social Work Day

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Children’s Minister, Josh MacAlister joined MPs and social workers to celebrate World Social Work Day in Parliament on Tuesday 17th March World Social Work Day celebrates social work and social workers around the world, and the contribution they make to society. Josh MacAlister listened to social workers speaking and in his own speech, he spoke …

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Scots back Windfall Tax as global energy turmoil drives fresh bill fears

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New polling shows strong public backing for the Windfall Tax on oil and gas profits just as global conflict is once again pushing energy prices higher and raising fears of another spike in household bills. Research commissioned by Campaign Collective from Survation found that twice as many people in Scotland support the Windfall Tax (41%) as oppose it …

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Alarming increase in diagnosis times for endometriosis – Average UK diagnosis time is now over 9 years

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New data released by Endometriosis UK has revealed that the average time to receive a diagnosis of endometriosis in the UK has now reached 9 years and 4 months. Alarmingly, this figure has increased from an average of 8 years reported in 2020.  The findings, from a survey by Endometriosis UK, highlight the struggles of …

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Late diagnosis of oesophageal cancer has increased dramatically in England

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The proportion of oesophageal cancer cases diagnosed at stage 4 has risen from around a quarter to just over a third of all cases, over the course of a decade. The charity Action Against Heartburn has warned that this rise in late-stage diagnosis is catastrophic for patient survival.  Action Against Heartburn analysed the latest available …

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Warm Homes Plan launched in landmark moment for tackling fuel poverty

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The Government has unveiled its new £15bn Warm Homes Plan, billed as the biggest public investment in home upgrades in British history and a major step towards tackling cold, damp housing, cutting energy bills and slashing carbon emissions. For the End Fuel Poverty Coalition, the announcement reflects years of sustained campaigning to put fuel poverty …

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