Critics say scrapping of plans, which aimed to increase judge-alone trials to deliver swifter justice, leaves court system and victims vulnerable

Plans to consider publicly owning new trains rather than leasing them under Great British Railways.

EXCLUSIVE: Nearly a million workers stuck in 'bogus self-employment' that denies them basic rights are expected to benefit from a clampdown on abuses unveiled at Labour’s party conference

Britain needs a fairer economy, genuine public control over life's essentials, and a decent chance in life for our young people.

Government outsourcing has channelled public money into private profit, at the expense of workers’ rights, democratic accountability and service quality. Bringing services back in-house should be the ...

Government outsourcing has channelled public money into private profit, at the expense of workers’ rights, democratic accountability and service quality. Bringing services back in-house should be the ...

MPs send out letter as Israeli government seeks bids for construction of large E1 settlement in West Bank

Hearing the very personal words from those who knew them both so well and hearing about their compelling characters and engaging personalities gave an intimate insight into their humanity

The raids across Teesside follow the A66 crash which killed two police officers and five men.

Chair to the public inquiry into mental health care at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) appointed

Hybrid electric vehicle Nissan Kicks will be manufactured for Europe in Sunderland.

Communities across the country will be able to build and control their own clean energy supply.

New Young Futures Hubs are set to open in Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland, bringing mental health, employment and youth violence prevention.

LABOUR came into government promising the biggest wave of insourcing in a generation. Two years on, the first serious steps have been taken. This week’s TUC should ask how far the government is prepar...

The government says the work will support thousands of jobs across the UK.

The Health Bill returning to Parliament this week is far more than an organisational restructuring.

Middlesbrough is the second most deprived local authority in England – effective policing is only part of making communities safer