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Budget 2020: 3 take-aways for Prospect members
Tom Railton · 12 March 2020
The new Chancellor’s first budget was dominated by the response to the Covid-19…
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Govt should use nuclear to deliver a ‘levelled-up’ green economy
Sue Ferns · 12 March 2020
Sue Ferns, Prospect senior deputy general secretary, argues that the government can help…
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New R&D spending must be used to rebuild vital public sector science capacity
11 March 2020
In the Budget today the Chancellor announced a welcome £22bn in R&D spending.  This…
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Freelancers still left behind by Budget response
11 March 2020
In the Budget the Chancellor announced some measures to help freelancers deal with the…
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We need urgent clarification what action is being taking to protect workers in Parliament following Corona diagnosis
11 March 2020
A government minister and a member of her staff have tested positive for corona virus.
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The Budget must make COVID-19 provision for Britain’s freelancers and self-employed
10 March 2020
As the the response to the risk from COVID-19 escalates, many freelancers and other…
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Richard Cooke receiving his WIN award
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Award for EDI rep ‘living the values’
9 March 2020
Richard Cooke, the National Nuclear Laboratory branch rep for equality, diversity and inclusion,…
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How a Prospect rep successfully campaigned for a workplace menopause policy
6 March 2020
A health and safety rep at United Utilities has shown how the power of the union can be harnessed…
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Wendy’s feat of endurance
6 March 2020
Prospect member, Wendy Searle, has completed a breath-taking expedition to the South Pole which…
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This will be a devastating blow for everyone working for Flybe- government needs a plan
4 March 2020
Prospect has criticised the government for its response to the collapse of Flybe, arguing…
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