Today's strikes are disrupting the lives of millions. Schools have been shut, damaging children's education and forcing parents to take time off work or scramble round for childcare. Libraries and other public services have closed, causing difficulties to families across the country.
New figures from the Office for National Statistics show that our long-term economic plan is working with more than two million jobs created in the private sector since the election.
On 4 June 2014 the Queen set out the government’s legislative agenda for the year ahead with the aim of securing the recovery of our country. We want a Britain that pays its way in the world, has a stronger, more competitive economy and gives hardworking people peace of mind for the future. The bills announced were:
Cornwall Council has received new reports of the white waxy substance, which first appeared on Cornish beaches back in October, being washed up on north coast beaches from Sennen to Porth.