A 48 hour tube strike is set to begin in London later This strike is completely unjustified and unacceptable. It will hit hardworking people across the capital and cause serious disruption for businesses. This action is supported by just 30 per cent of the RMT’s membership- and what is more it is a strike about… Read more

The Help to Work scheme – new intensive support to get the long-term unemployed into work – launches today A key part of our long-term economic plan is to move to full employment, making sure that everyone who can work is in work. We are seeing record levels of employment in Britain as more and… Read more

According to the CBI, optimism in the manufacturing industry is at its highest level for 41 years and yesterday the Bank of England upgraded its growth forecasts for the first half of the year These latest figures are very good news – and are compelling evidence that our long-term economic plan is working. There is… Read more

The next Conservative Government will end any additional subsidy for onshore wind and change the planning system so that local councils have the decisive say on any future wind farms beyond those which have already received planning consent If we are to protect Britain’s energy security, cut carbon emissions and ensure cost-effective supplies of energy… Read more

It seems Labour are not learning. In Cambridge they are planning to employ a range of new officers. What happened to austerity? What happened to protecting front line services? First up is the most daft. A living wage promotion officer!!!!! This person will be employed to lobby businesses, colleges and other organisations in the city… Read more

Unemployment has fallen again – meaning there are now 1.5 million more people in work since the last election These strong jobs numbers are very good news – and are compelling evidence that our long-term economic plan is working. There are now a record number of jobs in Britain – and we have taken a… Read more