Received a pension call out of the blue? Pension scams can happen to anyone. Be ScamSmart, check who you’re dealing with.

In the midst of a global pandemic, Ikea Glasgow introduced a new sick pay policy forcing self-isolating workers onto just £95 a week. A union rep, Richie Venton, fought back – and soon found himself sacked. tribunemag.co.uk/2020/08/ikea-s…

Hundreds of art workers protest against jobs cuts along the South Bank: Tate, Southbank Cebtre & National Theatre are sacking hundreds under the guise of the #Covid pandemic. The Arts should in contrary be a sector to invest in for recovery & mental health theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/a…

313 workers hung out to dry 💨 special new installation and group action to view outside Tate Modern #CultureinCrisis #SaveTateJobs

We have reiterated that the safety of members is our priority as we oppose government plans to get 80% of civil servants in England to attend their usual workplace each week by the end of September. pcs.org.uk/oppose80pc

Dandelions still flowering? Enjoy and let them grow! They support over 50 insect species including pollinators like bees, butterflies and hoverflies. This film by our daughter @izbunting shows how a tiny patch of these wildflowers can be full of life! 🐝

Just got this through from Comrades in Belarus in independent unions. This is a demo in Minsk.

Following the changes to the government's Covid guidance in England, we are seeking clarification as to what this means for amateur music groups. We’ll post an update as soon as we have more information.

Good ventilation of indoor spaces where there's household mixing is so important and is not getting through strongly in the public health messaging about #COVID19. Open windows. Open doors. Let the kids put an extra layer of clothes on if needed and do it all day in schools.

Woodland Trust wis giving away hundreds of thousands of trees to schools and communities. Go to the website woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees/sc… and all the information you require is there. Enjoy planting.

Rest. Recreation. Reflection. The peaceful scene in the heart of the Loxley valley this morning. Let’s hope it stays this way after tomorrow’s critical Planning Committee decision. We’re pleased and relieved that the officer report recommends REFUSAL of the township application.

England's upland peat - our largest carbon store - is owned by 150 grouse moor estates, who damage it through burning. Zac Goldsmith has pledged to end moorland burning. Today The Times reports "plans to ban peat-burning appear to have been abandoned". Is this true, Minister?

We are delighted that an application for up to 300 new homes in Loxley has today been unanimously refused by Sheffield City Council. We spoke at the planning committee about the lack of detail on impacts to protected species and the Local Wildlife Site. A good result for nature!

THANK YOU again to everybody who supported our campaign against a large new township in the Loxley valley. There's relief in the valley tonight after our city councillors voted unanimously to refuse permission. Details now on our website: friendsoftheloxleyvalley.com/2020/09/15/she…

Here's a chance to have a wonderful Green elected in Wales. My colleague Amelia Womack would be a superb member of the Senedd, protecting people and nature. Please support her if you can. crowdfunder.co.uk/get-amelia-wom…

Now Sian Berry asking the Mayor about Londoners at risk of eviction during coronavirus. Has he come round to UBI? He says it is worth exploring. 👏

NOT ONE RIVER IN ENGLAND HAS PASSED THE LEGAL WATER QUALITY STANDARD. THEY HAVE ALL FAILED. We waited a long time for this and it was as bad as we thought. endsreport.com/article/169474…

*EVERY* river and lake monitored failed pollution test 🙃 thetimes.co.uk/article/every-…

Is your ivy flowering? Please don't cut it back if you can avoid it! At this time of year in the UK, ivy flowers are a brilliant late season pit-stop for hard-pressed pollinators like bees, butterflies, hoverflies and moths 🐝 #gardening #wildlife #nature

The government's plans to cut the Union Learning Fund means hundreds of thousands of workers will miss out on skills and training. Sign the petition calling on the government to reverse cuts to union learning #SaveUnionLearning megaphone.org.uk/petitions/uk-g… via @megaphoneuk