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Egypt overthrows president »

On 11 February, after 18 days of violent protests, Hosni Mubarak stepped down as president of Egypt, handing over power to the military. The military’s role is only temporary and they are expected to lead the country until elections are held in ...

Wed 23 Feb 2011 by Tom McCallum | Read more »

The case for trade unions »

The French government recently passed a rather silly law. In brief, it will require certain sections of society to work an extra two years in order to qualify for a full pension. It is not a crushingly evil plan, but by the scale of the protests, one m...

Wed 10 Nov 2010 by Phil McGuinness | Read more »

Council workers' strike set to "bring Scotland to a standstill" »

Representatives from trade unions Unite and GMB have confirmed that they will join fellow public sector union Unison for a one-day strike on Wednesday 24 September.This latest bout of industrial action is set to bring Scotland to a 24-hour standstill, ...

Wed 17 Sep 2008 by Graham Mackay | Read more »

Possibility of industrial action at Forth Road Bridge »

Forth Road Bridge

Forth Road Bridge workers are considering the possibility of industrial action in the wake of internal changes affecting payment and working conditions.Since the abolishment of the bridge’s toll system last month, the Forth Estuary Transport Auth...

Wed 26 Mar 2008 by Graham Mackay | Read more »

Sarkozy's French Revolution »

Dr David Howarth

Is France doomed to relative economic decline and worsening social strife? A bloated public sector, high state spending, high corporate and payroll taxes and a rigid labour market are major drags on the French economy. Growth has trailed that of the UK...

Thu 14 Feb 2008 by Dr David Howarth | Read more »

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Comment

Whose side are you on: Vatican or Benetton?

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Madagascar: How an often-overlooked island nation is slowly getting back on its feet

Sport

Gunners win a stunner