The victory of George Galloway in the Bradford West by-election has spurred on local election campaigns that were already on the way—and inspired some new ones.
Socialist Worker supporters are also standing as part of the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC), and as the Scottish Anti Cuts Coalition (SACC) in Scotland.
More evidence is emerging that the British government is responsible for torture.
The trial of Alfie Meadows and four other student protesters has continued at Kingston Crown Court.
Lib Dems are having a tough time finding candidates for the upcoming local elections.
Environment minister Richard Benyon has said everyone should "play their part" in the hosepipe ban in southern and eastern England.
An arrested currency speculator traded through a firm owned by shamed Tory treasurer Peter Cruddas.
Rich visitors to the Olympics will be welcome at the 30 luxury suites of the "Fish Island Riviera" in Tower Hamlets, just 100 metres from the games venue.
Aberdeen City Council’s privatisation plans have been beaten in a victory for the Unison union branch there.
The past week has seen a series of racism scandals hit the Metropolitan Police.
Signal workers in the Stirling area are balloting for strikes in their dispute with Network Rail management over rosters.
Care workers at homes run by Enable Scotland are taking part in a consultative ballot for strikes after some have been threatened with a 15 percent cut in pay.
