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Union Fury at Private Equity Owned Morrisons Bakery Closure in Wakefield

The BFAWU have reacted furiously at the beyond disappointing announcement today that Morrisons are to close their Rathbones site in Wakefield and make redundant 400 loyal workers, with many more in the supply chain and agency workers also impacted. Many of the workers losing their jobs have worked at the site throughout the 20 years it has… Read more »

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Phone-tap evidence could be used in court
Lords vote for phone-tap evidence

Peers have approved the use of phone tap evidence in organised crime cases, despite government opposition. The House of Lords last night passed an amendment, introduced by Lord Lloyd, to the serious crime bill that would allow intercept evidence to be used in some cases. The amendment was passed 182 votes to 121 after peers… Read more »

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Blair insists ministers aren't behind leaks
Blair rejects investigation into anti-terror leaks

The prime minister has joined in the condemnation of people who leak anti-terrorism intelligence to the media. Anti-terror officer Peter Clarke said those responsible were “beneath contempt”, giving as an example the recent anti-terror operation in Birmingham where some journalists appeared to be briefed of the police’s plans. Tony Blair told MPs today that he… Read more »