Community campaigners in Dundalk, Co Louth, Ireland, are protesting a proposed housing development located near a historical site believed in Irish mythology to be the birthplace of the legendary hero Cú Chulainn.

Residents in New Delhi's poorest areas are experiencing unbearable summer heat, with poorly ventilated homes trapping heat and reaching temperatures as high as 45 degrees Celsius at night. Campaigners are documenting these harsh conditions.

Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood compared the cancellation of his shows with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa, following pressure from pro-Palestinian campaigners, to 'taking books off shelves'.

Pakistan's minister has announced plans to abolish the 'period tax' on sanitary products, a move welcomed by campaigners who have been advocating for an end to period poverty, though they state their work is far from over.

Campaigners are raising concerns about a potential 90% cull of Dartmoor's hill ponies, citing requirements to reduce livestock grazing.

Katie Kendrick, Cath Williams, and Jo Darbyshire successfully campaigned against the leasehold system in England, which subjected them to tens of thousands of pounds in hidden costs and made their homes unsellable. Their efforts could lead to the end of the 'feudal' system.

Campaigners in Clare are expressing delight after the county adopted a variation of its County Development Plan. Activists believe that 'people power can bring about real change' following the decision.

A new musical, based on the 2014 film 'Pride', is coming to the stage, telling the story of the unlikely coalition formed in 1984 between London LGBTQ+ campaigners and Welsh miners.

Campaigners argue that current sanctions targeting Israeli settlers are insufficient and merely manage public anger, calling for sanctions to be extended to the Israeli government for a genuine shift in policy.

Campaigners in Berlin's Kreuzberg district have won a court ruling against the mayor's plan to install a €2 million fence and lock Görlitzer Park at night, an effort aimed at deterring drug dealers.

Civil liberties campaigners are questioning whether consumers truly have a choice to opt out of supermarket loyalty schemes when significant price differences compel participation for savings.

Campaigners and MPs are urging for radical reform and a public inquiry into 'all royal finances' following revelations that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor made income from Royal Lodge properties.

Campaigners are expressing concerns that nesting swifts may have been negatively impacted following the demolition of part of a building.

One Nation's Barnaby Joyce joined pro-life campaigners in Sydney to rally anti-abortion activists, urging them to target National MPs as the upper house prepares to vote on a bill that would outlaw sex-selective terminations.

Road safety groups in Ireland are claiming that car crash injuries are far worse than official statistics indicate, advocating for the inclusion of hospital and GP data.

The article highlights the irony in politics where dedicated campaigners often do not receive the recognition or benefits commensurate with their efforts, despite their significant sacrifices for their party.

An investigation reveals a substantial rise in factory-style indoor dairy farming in the UK, with campaigners warning of increased pollution and animal welfare risks as farmers face rising costs.

Campaigners for assisted dying see a narrow path for the bill's return to the UK Parliament after two supporting MPs ranked high in a private members’ bills ballot.

Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada, and Jamaica are fighting against foreign developers buying up Caribbean beaches, asserting that local communities are losing access to their coastlines.

Online safety campaigners have urged Keir Starmer to focus on blocking under-16s from accessing social media apps with "risky" features, rather than implementing blanket restrictions.

Campaigners express hope that the symbolism of the Magyar inauguration, which saw young Roma boys participate, will translate into real change for Roma rights after years of discrimination under Orbán's government.

Climate and transport organizations are urging the UK government to ban private jets and reduce motorway speed limits to 60mph as pre-emptive measures to mitigate a looming fuel crisis, exacerbated by potential oil and gas shortages from the Iran war.

Campaigners are raising concerns about the 'mental illness' exception for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Canada, which has been extended twice and is now set to expire next March, ahead of a national march in Ottawa.

Pressure is mounting on the UK government to address Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), which campaigners describe as legal threats designed to harass and intimidate opponents.

Campaigners report that litter, including sweet wrappers, drinks containers, and fast-food packaging, is found on 99% of main roads, with drivers being primarily blamed for discarding items from their vehicles.

Campaigners are advocating for a ban on the use of the weedkiller glyphosate during harvest time, citing ongoing health concerns associated with its use.

Orban Wallace's documentary "Our Land" focuses on the right-to-roam movement, showcasing campaigners' efforts to secure access for walkers. The film explores the movement's aims rather than direct clashes with landowners.

The United Kingdom has passed a new law banning the sale of tobacco products to future generations, a landmark move hailed by campaigners as a major step against nicotine addiction.

The UK is grappling with a deeply divided debate over an assisted dying bill, as campaigners and critics confront its failure and the country struggles to support vulnerable and terminally ill individuals.

Campaigners in Minneapolis are pressuring the Swiss National Bank to divest its investments in data analytics company Palantir Technologies.

Following plans to ban smartphones in English schools, headteachers and campaigners are calling for clearer guidance on how the new policy will be enforced.

The murder of prominent women's rights activist Yanar Mohammed in Iraq by unidentified gunmen has sent a chilling message to fellow campaigners, who warn of a regression in women's rights.

Campaigners successfully fought to prevent day-trippers from shooting thousands of birds at a time on Yorkshire's coast.

A government proposal to remove "grab and go" fatty food options from school lunch menus in the UK has been met with resistance from many pupils and schools, despite being welcomed by chefs and campaigners.

Heritage campaigners in Britain are bidding for listed status for two historic concrete trig points, located in Northamptonshire and Cumbria, which were crucial in modernizing the mapping of the country.

Environmental campaigners in the UK are warning that current overfishing practices are leading to a significant decline in species such as cod and mackerel, jeopardizing future fish stocks.

Campaigners in the UK are calling for the abolition of an equality body that was established under former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Campaigners are demanding action to curb the UK's "addiction" to herbicides, as the use of glyphosate has increased tenfold in 30 years, raising concerns for public health. Scottish farmers pioneered spraying glyphosate on wheat before harvest in the 1980s.

Campaigners are expressing concerns that Green Party-led councils may be forced to implement austerity measures and make cuts following the upcoming May elections.

Campaigners are decrying the continued operation of trawlers in designated UK marine protected areas, labeling it a "national scandal" and arguing that these areas are "protected only on paper" as precious ocean life is pushed to the brink.

Campaigners have won a landmark legal battle against major social media companies, with the ruling focusing on issues related to social media addiction.

Campaigners have won a landmark legal battle against social media giants, marking a significant development in addressing social media addiction.

Retailer Argos has sparked debate among parents and child development campaigners after promoting a wooden 'influencer kit' toy for toddlers, with critics arguing it exposes young children to an 'adult, performative world'.

Critics are celebrating after plans to build a new town in Cheshire were dropped, with campaigners having previously called it the "wrong proposal in the wrong place."

The Hillsborough Law has been further delayed and will not be passed in the current parliamentary session, with campaigners attributing the setback to Mahmood.

Montenegro's state pension fund has cut ties with the Vilina Vlas spa hotel in eastern Bosnia after campaigners highlighted its past use as a detention site where Bosniak women were raped during the 1990s war.

Campaigners have condemned the UK's decision to cut climate aid, labeling it 'short-sighted' and arguing that it leaves 'fossil fuel profits untouched' amidst global upheaval.

Campaigners warn current oil and gas crisis is especially concerning in light of link between poor housing conditions and serious illness

Exclusive: Claire Earley’s son Rex spent six weeks in hospital after contracting E coli from contaminated lake Realtime pollution alerts are needed across Windermere urgently, campaigners have said, as the mother of a seven-year-old boy who kayaked on the lake described how he nearly died after contracting a dangerous strain of E coli from contaminated water. Claire Earley’s son Rex spent six weeks in hospital, and underwent two emergency operations, after a family kayaking trip on Windermere...

A European organization and campaigners have stated that the protection of minority languages, including Irish, should be among Ireland's priorities during its EU Presidency, following calls from the European Union and the United Nations, emphasizing language diversity as fundamental for the EU.

A 'groundbreaking' UN agreement on justice for women and girls will for the first time include incarcerated women, a move campaigners hope will lead to action as global numbers of imprisoned women approach one million.

Campaigners say campus near Scunthorpe could generate emissions close to those from all UK domestic flights Plans for a new datacentre in Lincolnshire have been approved, despite warnings it could be a major new source of emissions. On Wednesday, North Lincolnshire council voted unanimously to approve planning permission for the Elsham Tech Park, a proposed AI datacentre campus near Scunthorpe, next to the Elsham Wolds industrial estate. Continue reading...

More than 20 million flowers are set to be sold in the UK for Mother’s Day. Campaigners say that the dire conditions on many flower farms show why the UK needs a new law to ensure workers are…

Survivors of Ireland's mother and baby homes are experiencing cuts to their benefits in the UK after accepting compensation, prompting campaigners to urge for protective legislation.

Campaigners say ‘hard-hitting, clear-sighted and damning’ inquiry – the most expensive in history – ‘absolutely has been worth it’ ‘A new normal’: inquiry’s key findings on how Covid changed UK…

Campaigners and critics have condemned the UK's proposed climate aid cuts, warning that these 'reckless' actions will alienate global allies and betray the world's poorest nations.

Opposition parties and climate campaigners are calling for the Government to allocate more resources to retrofitting social homes.

Indigenous campaigners in the Brazilian Amazon successfully forced a U-turn on the privatization of a waterway, occupying a grain terminal to achieve a victory for local river defenders.

Tech firms accused of designing systems that can expose young people to ‘deeply harmful’ as campaigners call for under-16s social media ban

A Government minister claimed a hunger strike “would not do any harm” to one of the campaigners who sought an apology from the State over institutional abuse, a TD has claimed in the Dáil.

Opposition campaigners accuse members of Iran’s ruling elite of hypocrisy, claiming they use state wealth to fund lavish lifestyles for their children in the West, contrary to the values they preach.

Everyone Hates Elon campaigners fix photo of ex-prince slouched in backseat of car after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

A Hong Kong court has upheld the imprisonment of 12 pro-democracy activists who had hoped for acquittal in a case related to the controversial security law.

British women in Spain and Greece face ‘huge problems’ entering UK because of differing surname rules

The UK government is reportedly split on plans for a new 'golden visa' scheme aimed at attracting the super-rich, with anti-corruption campaigners raising concerns after the previous program was scrapped due to issues with illicit funds.

Perpetrators of LGBTQ+ conversion practices in England and Wales could face up to five years in prison and unlimited fines under a new draft bill, hailed as 'historic' by campaigners.

Campaigners have called for a protest at parliament on June 24 to oppose a government-backed plan to remove over 155,000 rai from the boundaries of Thap Lan National Park, citing concerns about undermining conservation efforts.

Britain's state broadcaster, the BBC, is facing accusations of providing direct access to Soros-linked pro-migrant campaigners, allowing them to influence the content and narratives of a children's television show.

Campaigners are raising concerns that new requirements to cut livestock grazing could lead to a 90% cull of Dartmoor's hill ponies.

Activists in Jamaica are challenging colonial-era laws and demanding "free, legal, unfettered, forever rights" to use beaches, fighting against the privatization of the coast which they argue benefits an elite and disadvantages most Jamaicans.

Public figures and campaigners have signed an open letter calling for the Windrush compensation scheme to be removed from the control of the Home Office and placed under an independent body. This move aims to ensure fairness and efficiency in the payout process.

Residents, business owners, and campaigners in Makerfield, UK, expressed a mixed mood and shared their priorities as the area faces a significant by-election.

Campaigners are urging people to stop using the phrase 'stuck in their ways', highlighting that even individuals in their late 40s have been targeted with such ageist language.

Campaigners are urging the UK government to resist calls to further relax electric car sale rules, as an analysis suggests a loophole allowing more plug-in hybrid vehicles could lead to an additional 17 million tonnes of CO2 emissions by 2030.

Campaigners are advocating for the purchase of a former Christian Brothers monastery, on the market for €3.75 million, to secure the future of a Dublin Gaelcholáiste (Irish-language school) next to its current campus.

Thousands have signed a petition protesting the UK Department for Education's plans to withdraw funding for assistive software for disabled students in England, with campaigners urging the government to halt the cuts.

A Polish bus company has revived its controversial 'Highway to Hel' route, reinstating the original 666 number after previously changing it due to pressure from religious campaigners.

Three teenage boys convicted of the rape and serious sexual assault of girls as young as 14 walked free from a UK court with fines of just £26 each, sparking calls for urgent change from campaigners and victims.

Campaigners are pressing ministers to proceed with a ban on zero-hours contracts, rejecting claims from business leaders that such a move would deter hiring and negatively impact young people's job prospects.

Campaigners report that nurseries in England are imposing additional charges on parents to compensate for government underfunding of free childcare hours, with some families paying thousands of pounds extra.

The transgender community and its campaigners have expressed dismay and humiliation in response to the Equality and Human Rights Commission's (EHRC) updated code of practice, which they say confirms their worst fears.

NGOs and residents living near contaminated sites filed legal action against the state to remedy the 'ecological harm' caused by its 'culpable inaction.'

Online child safety campaigners, including author Jonathan Haidt, have urged a US inquiry into the Roblox gaming platform, claiming its design and business model conflict with children's developmental needs.

Campaigners are calling on ministers to end the "catastrophic cycle" of open-ended Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) recalls in the UK. They estimate that over £64 million is spent annually on re-imprisoning IPP prisoners indefinitely, even when they have committed no further crimes.

New measures are being proposed in the UK to prevent reoffending among young people, focusing on early intervention and tougher action against parents, though campaigners say they fall short of ambitious action.

A senator has stated that Lady's Island Lake, Ireland's largest saltwater lagoon in Wexford, will require up to 20 years to recover from decades of pollution, amidst concerns from local campaigners about being excluded from recovery plans.

Campaigners in Japan are advocating for a re-evaluation of recently implemented tougher regulations concerning business visas. They argue that the new rules are creating difficulties for businesses.

Campaigners have issued a warning that some "posh" sandwiches contain an alarmingly high amount of salt. They highlighted that certain sandwiches can have more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers.

Campaigners in Ireland are drawing attention to a significant disparity between the number of boys and girls who cycle to school, following research commissioned by an insurer that found only 3% of the Irish population cycles daily.

By-election candidates in Dublin Central are expected to face questions from campaigners at a public meeting regarding Special Needs Assistant (SNA) supports and shortages of school places.

Campaigners are urging the UK Government to ban the use of glyphosate as a pre-harvest drying agent, following a similar ban implemented in the EU in 2023.

Anti-smoking campaigners have accused the Australian Coalition of secretly providing a private platform to big tobacco lobbyists during a Senate committee hearing on the illegal tobacco trade.

Campaigners for an assisted dying bill, once optimistic about its passage, are now reflecting on what led to its failure less than a year ago.

Pro-choice campaigners in Malta have affixed lockboxes containing abortion pills to sites across the country, protesting Malta's strict abortion laws, which are among the strictest in Western Europe.

Campaigners in Minneapolis are pressuring the Swiss National Bank to divest its investments from Palantir Technologies.

Campaigners in Henley are urging for improvements to bathing water rules in England after a section of the River Thames failed to qualify for bathing water status, citing poor water quality and insufficient bather numbers.

Residents and campaigners are expressing fears for protected species and local communities as the €50 million Eastern Garvoge Bridge project in Sligo, Ireland, moves closer to construction.

Campaigners are advocating for legislative changes to support mothers diagnosed with cancer during or around pregnancy, who report spending their maternity leave undergoing life-saving treatment instead of bonding with their newborns.

Campaigners have organized an open letter urging the V&A museum to become a living wage employer for all its workers, ahead of the opening of its newest site in Stratford.

A new report indicates that the social media platform X consistently recommends explicit content to 13-year-olds, prompting campaigners to urge the site to take its responsibility to protect children seriously.

The Music Venue Trust has launched its 'Set The Record Straight' campaign against PRS, citing an estimated £666,000 in discrepancies and 'black holes' of unclaimed money. Artists, venues, and campaigners are calling for a better system to ensure money reaches its intended recipients.

Environmental campaigners are expressing anger after swift nesting holes in a Derbyshire rail viaduct were blocked during a £7.5m refurbishment project. They fear the birds returning to breed will be unable to access their ancestral nests and could die.

Campaigners are raising alarms about 'cosmeticorexia,' a growing trend where beauty companies and retailers like Sephora are increasingly targeting buyers under the age of 18, creating a 'toxic environment' for children.

Campaigners are advocating for the lifting of a 30-year freeze on compensation for crime victims in Great Britain. They argue that the £500,000 limit set in 1996 would be over £1 million if adjusted for inflation.

Campaigners warn that one in ten women in the UK face period poverty, forcing some to take dangerous health risks, with fears that the issue could become further entrenched amid a fresh cost of living crisis.

The polio virus has been detected in London sewage for the second time this year, just days before ministers withdrew funding for global polio eradication efforts, drawing criticism from campaigners.

Animal welfare campaigners are welcoming a new consultation process that marks a significant step towards a potential ban on trail hunting in the UK.

Critics of plans to build a new town in Cheshire called it the "wrong proposal in the wrong place".

A fact-check investigates claims by anti-abortion campaigners that Irish politician Holly Cairns misled the Dáil with her comments regarding the number of women traveling to the UK for abortions.

The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) group is preparing a fresh legal challenge, arguing that the government's denial of compensation is based on a 'narrow set of data'.

The "worst possible outcome" has been avoided, but there's still some distance to go in protecting artists' "voice, likeness and identity", say campaigners The post UK music industry responds to new…

Campaigners have welcomed a Supreme Court judgment in Kosovo that declared illegal an order obliging certain pensioners to prove they are not dead to access their pension rights.

A new study reveals that nearly three-quarters of England's woodlands are inaccessible to the public, prompting campaigners to call for a right-to-roam bill.

Charity criticises new measures that would make it harder for inquests to pass verdict of unlawful killing Men whose abusive behaviour drives women to take their own lives are more likely to get away with their crimes because of proposed law changes, justice campaigners say. Ministers want to make it harder for inquests to pass verdicts of unlawful killing, which have been crucial in getting justice for women who committed suicide after suffering abuse. Continue reading...

City council accused of sidelining Peironcely 10 campaigners who have tried for years to turn building into centre celebrating the war photographer’s work One winter’s day almost 90 years ago, the Hungarian-American photojournalist Robert Capa paused on a street in southeast Madrid to take a picture that would echo around the world and down through the decades. In it, three children sit on a rubble-strewn pavement in the working-class Vallecas district of the Spanish capital. Behind them squa...

Campaigners, including the Maggie Oliver Foundation, accuse the UK government of effectively allowing child sexual abuse to continue due to an 'inconsistent and arbitrary' approach and failure to adopt recommended changes from an inquiry.

A new ban on student visas from Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Cameroon is set to come into force, with campaigners warning it could lead more people to use illegal routes to enter the UK.

Campaigners are urging a ban on Big Tobacco's sponsorship in Formula 1, alleging that the industry targets children through these partnerships.

MPs and MSPs from the party are among more than 60 parliamentarians who have signed a pledge against developing the oil field from campaigners Uplift.

Campaigners for mother and baby home survivors have pledged to challenge Cork City Council's decision to grant planning permission for 140 apartments on the site of the notorious Bessborough facility.

Campaigners are shocked by plans to build 140 residential apartments on the site of the former Bessborough mother and baby home, which will involve the demolition of existing agricultural buildings and log cabins.

Average number of female FTSE 100 CEOs stalled at nine last year, the same number as 2024, review says Campaigners have bemoaned the “achingly slow” progress made on gender equality at the top of Brit

Hong Kong's appeals court has upheld the jailing of 12 democracy campaigners, a decision that has drawn international attention.

European countries including the UK are pushing through tougher measures to tackle immigration - but campaigners warn this just moves the problem elsewhere, Alex Croft reports

Campaigners are raising concerns that new UK border rules for dual nationals are discriminatory against women, particularly British women in Spain and Greece, due to differing surname conventions causing entry problems.

Campaigners have criticized disgraced newsreader Huw Edwards' blog, stating it shows a staggering lack of awareness. Edwards had previously admitted to accessing 41 images of children, including seven of the most serious type.

Campaigners are considering an appeal after their bids to prevent the expansion of Gatwick Airport were unsuccessful. The decision marks a setback for those opposing the airport's development plans.

Campaigners are raising concerns over a potential 90% cull of Dartmoor's hill ponies, stating that new requirements to cut livestock grazing could lead to such drastic measures.

An environmental campaign group is taking legal action against the UK government over proposals that they claim could fast-track chemical regulations, potentially exposing Britons to weaker standards and harmful substances.

A health ministry has launched a review into the effects of nitrate in water, following renewed calls from campaigners to lower nitrate limits, prompted by Denmark's recent decision to drastically reduce its own limit.

Labour leadership hopeful Andy Burnham has pledged to support the 'Waspi women' pension campaigners, whose demands could amount to over £10 billion.

Animal welfare campaigners are advocating for discussions to phase out the traditional 'guga hunt,' the annual killing of infant gannets on a remote Scottish island, which has been practiced for at least 400 years.

Pakatan Harapan has finalized its seat negotiations for Johor and is now shifting its focus to preparing its election machinery. The coalition's communications chief urged campaigners to highlight Johor's significant development potential.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is receiving international acclaim for her leadership, with some suggesting she can 'silence Trump and Putin.' This comes after campaigners successfully challenged industrial farming practices in Denmark, dubbed the 'pig election'.

As São Paulo faces a climate-induced water crisis, campaigners are battling to reverse the impact of pollution, sewage, bacteria, and illegal deforestation on its largest reservoir, a critical water source for the city.

Abortion campaigners have criticized the decision by Dutch health minister Sophie Hermans not to use European funding to support women seeking abortions.

The future of the first Bramley apple tree is in doubt following the sale of the cottage where it stands, leaving campaigners 'gobsmacked.' The sale raises concerns about the preservation of this historic tree.

The owner of the London Aquarium has committed to phasing out gentoo penguins from its UK facilities, following long-standing criticism from campaigners regarding the birds' living conditions.

Campaigners are warning that the right to protest is being put under pressure by the arms industry, as a new report highlights the legal crackdown faced by pro-Palestine protesters.

Survivors and therapists in Ireland, organized by the Therapists Against Harm group, are advocating for a complete ban on the use of counselling notes in trials, arguing that recent legal amendments do not go far enough to protect victims.

Campaigners express fears that proposed reforms to the Mental Health Act could put autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities at greater risk.

South Korea shifted into election mode Thursday, with candidates and campaigners permitted to use microphones and sound trucks for two weeks.

Rep. Jung Chung-rae, chair of South Korea's ruling Democratic Party, advised party members and campaigners to avoid Starbucks amidst ongoing backlash over its "Tank Day" promotion.

Campaigners in Italy are raising concerns that a significantly altered rape bill could inadvertently favor perpetrators.

Two campaign groups are threatening legal action against the UK government, claiming a change to how NHS treatments are approved under a deal with the US amounts to an 'unlawful power grab'.

Twelve of the UK's fourteen designated river swimming spots have received "don't swim" advice due to ongoing sewage pollution. Campaigners highlight that official designation, despite current issues, remains a key tool for pressuring water companies to improve water quality.

Philip Morris International, maker of Marlboro, faces condemnation from anti-tobacco campaigners who accuse its new global advertising campaign of being designed to attract younger consumers, despite the company's stated goal to end cigarette sales.

WASPI campaigners have announced they will launch a fresh legal challenge in their ongoing fight for compensation, vowing not to be ignored.

Families, campaigners, and clinicians in Ireland are urging for more public funding to be allocated for access to drugs that could help individuals with rare diseases, seeking hope and support for those affected.

Optimism surrounding a potential Iran deal has pushed oil prices below $100, while UK builders are facing a surge in costs. Climate campaigners have also criticized Shell over its 'windfall' profits, linking them to the ongoing conflict.

Campaigners are urging for a ban on the use of the weedkiller glyphosate during harvest time. They argue for stricter regulations on the chemical's application in agriculture.

Campaigners are actively fighting to save the cottage associated with the original Bramley apple tree from being sold privately. Their efforts aim to preserve this significant piece of horticultural heritage.

Landline phone users in the UK are voicing concerns over the impending digital switchover, particularly regarding the reliability of backup plans during power failures. Campaigners are calling for an extension of the 2027 deadline to 2030.

Energy companies are profiting from Iran war, campaigners warn, after BP’s profits double in first quarter of 2026 BP profits more than double as oil and gas prices soar in Iran war Although rising…

A UK government proposal to delay action on children's access to social media for up to three years is facing significant pushback from peers and campaigners in the House of Lords.

The selection of Reform UK candidate Sheung-yuen Lee has been described as 'deeply concerning' by campaigners due to her previous role as a 'diplomat' for Hong Kong.

A new campaign group in Ireland states that the Department of Education lacks the mandate to establish Irish-language secondary schools and is seeking legislation to empower the department to promote Irish-medium education.

Campaigners gathered at various locations around Lough Neagh to participate in a 'Sing for the Lough' event, aiming to advocate for the lough and give it a voice.

Volunteers in Cumbria are actively raising funds to support ongoing efforts to restore and preserve a rare temperate rainforest habitat in the region.

The Boomtown festival, held annually in the South Downs National Park, has been granted permission to continue operating until 2030, overcoming objections from campaigners.

A year after Scotland's supreme court issued a landmark judgment on single-sex spaces, campaigners and those affected are assessing its impact and the pace of change.

New legislation granting paid leave after miscarriage has been enacted in Northern Ireland, a move welcomed by campaigners as a significant step for bereaved parents and a shift in workplace attitudes.

Campaigners in a small Polish rural community have been unable to prevent the expansion of a large industrial poultry production megafarm, highlighting the challenges faced by local residents against major agricultural corporations.

The government has introduced a new 'right to try' plan aimed at helping disabled individuals find employment without the fear of losing their benefits. Campaigners, however, argue that more support is needed to address hostile workplace environments.

Palantir's UK head, Louis Mosley, has urged the government not to yield to “ideologically motivated campaigners” as ministers consider triggering a break clause in the company's £330m NHS contract.

Campaigners are urging the UK government to intensify efforts to evacuate thousands of Afghans promised sanctuary in Britain, many of whom remain in danger months after an MoD data breach exposed their personal information.

Raw sewage was discharged into England's rivers and seas almost 300,000 times last year, prompting criticism from campaigners who highlighted the frequent use of storm overflows even during months of drought.

Hillsborough campaigners have accused UK Labour leader Keir Starmer of an "insult" for failing to introduce a promised law, despite government sources indicating a new amendment is being worked on to ensure a duty of candour for security services.

The proposed Hillsborough Law has faced further delays and will not be passed during the current parliamentary session, with campaigners attributing the setback to Mahmood.

Campaigners for slavery reparations and scholars have criticised the British monarchy after King Charles posed with Caribbean officials at a London reception beneath a portrait of George IV, who…

Human rights campaigners report a surge in expropriation of Palestinian land, settler attacks, and killings in the occupied West Bank, even as the broader Iran-Israel-US-Lebanon war dominates headlines.

The UK government is reportedly considering moves to tighten its Freedom of Information (FOI) system, a decision likely to face resistance from campaigners as requests continue to soar.

Campaigners are calling for a watchdog investigation into Reform UK's competition offering to pay one street's energy bills for a year, fearing it could violate data protection laws.

Campaigners warn that high levels of debt on essential UK bills, including housing, utilities, and council tax, have become the 'new normal' for low-income households, with average arrears rising last year.

Campaigners for gun control following the Dunblane massacre endured death threats and bomb scares, with a victim's parent establishing the Gun Control Network (GCN).

Thousands of people living in the Dordrecht region are expected to sign up for a mass legal claim against chemical...

Environmental campaigners are advocating for increased legal protection for chalk streams, highlighting the rarity of these ecosystems and the inadequacy of current safeguards.

A Berlin factory's conversion from auto parts to munitions has ignited a debate about Germany's militarization, with campaigners protesting while workers and unions are divided over job security versus peace.

Two individuals are on trial in the UK, accused of conducting surveillance on Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners on behalf of China.

MPs and campaigners had warned law imposed by Tories could be used by future leaders to ‘undermine democracy’ UK politics live – latest updates Ministers are to repeal powers imposed by the Conservatives that allowed them control over the elections watchdog, after warnings they could be abused by a future government with authoritarian ambitions. Steve Reed, who as communities secretary is overseeing a new elections bill, announced the move to MPs, saying he would “repeal in full the power f...

Disability rights activists are staging a protest in Dublin, demanding the immediate introduction of an emergency disability payment of €400.

Ministers, MPs, and campaigners from various parties are actively canvassing in Gorton and Denton ahead of upcoming by-elections.

The UK Treasury has enlisted Tony Blair's thinktank and private tech companies to advise on the deployment of AI across public services, a move criticized by tech equity campaigners.

The Irish government has agreed to no cuts for SNA (Special Needs Assistant) teachers in the upcoming school year, a decision hailed as an '11th hour u-turn victory' for campaigners.

A Hong Kong appeals court has upheld the convictions and sentences of a dozen democracy campaigners jailed for subversion during the city's largest trial under a Beijing-imposed national security law.

The Environmental Protection Agency has weakened limits on mercury emissions from coal plants, a move that appears to contradict efforts by environmental campaigners.