3 d. ago Major recruitment drive launched for next generation of probation and prison officers across Greater Manchester

“This work is fulfilling, it’s impactful, and it’s a powerful way to help reduce crime and protect our communities."

Events

5 d. ago How can blue states fight back against Trump? With fiscal disobedience | Eric Reinhart

By holding back federal tax revenues, Democratic governors can turn a one-sided assault into a constitutional showdownAgainst Illinois governor JB Pritzker’s objections, Donald Trump’s Pentagon has ordered hundreds of national guard troops to join his regime’s assault on Chicago communities. Trump subsequently called for Brandon Johnson, Chicago’s mayor, and Pritzker to be jailed for not supporting his agenda. These are simply the latest steps in Trump’s plan not to govern as the president of all Americans but to rule as the dictatorial head of a punitive factional state. Federal funding to Democratic cities is being slashed through executive maneuvers; the justice department is conducting politically targeted investigations and arrests; and the military is being deployed to intimidate fellow citizens. Los Angeles, Portland, my home town of Chicago and other cities have been cast as enemies to be subdued, not communities to be served.This weaponization of federal power represents a ...

Politics

1 week ago Positive impact: How Social Investment Scotland’s £52.5 million is creating ‘meaningful change’

“This report demonstrates the enduring power of social investment to create meaningful change in communities across Scotland and beyond” – Alastair Davis, CEO

Economics

3 w. ago Visions of resistance: women fighting to save their homeland – in pictures

The theme of this year’s Women By Women exhibition, Rooted in Resistance, is to showcase images of women defending their land and communities from destruction – by powerful people and corporations or the climate crisis. The pictures, taken by female photographers from Nepal, Cambodia, Brazil and Nigeria, will be on show at the Oxo Gallery in London from 9 to 12 October Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago Communities gain power to block vape shops and save pubs in £5bn plan

The government will hand funding directly to ‘the true patriots that build our communities up’

Economics

4 w. ago Communities will get new powers to put 'pride' back into their derelict high streets with powers to transform boarded up high streets and BLOCK new vape stores

Communities will be given new powers to transform boarded-up shops and block bookies and vape stores from their high street.

Politics

4 w. ago New betting and vape shops could be blocked under new community powers

Communities will be given the power under plans to revitalise neglected high streets

Politics