The Latest Breaking News from PCS

Liz Truss plan means lower pay for public service workers in poorer areas

Unions say favourite for PM’s job will face ‘opposition every step of the way’ if she pushes plans through

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022

Priti Patel warned against Rwanda deportation plan by officials, court hears

Court documents show UK officials repeatedly warned against the plan to ship asylum seekers to Rwanda - with fears refugees could be drafted to 'conduct armed operations in neighbouring countries'

Daily Mirror · Jul 19, 2022

UK officials raised concerns over Rwanda policy, documents show

Charity says disclosures in legal case paint picture of home secretary desperate to push policy through

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2022

Court security staff vote for strike action as barristers’ walk-out continues

At least 1,700 cases have already been disrupted by barristers’ strikes

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022

Top civil service union calls for public inquiry over Cabinet Office racism

Exclusive: The call follows reports about the issue published byThe Independent.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022

Warning UK Government ‘failed to learn Windrush lessons’ as new monument unveiled

THE UK Government has been accused of failing to learn from the “disgraceful” Windrush scandal over its much-criticised plans to deport asylum…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2022

Migrant deportation flight to Rwanda to go ahead after legal challenge fails

Refugee charities say there may be just seven people on the aircraft as individual appeals continue.

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022

Rwanda plan to deport asylum seekers faces more legal challenges ahead of first flight

Fewer than 10 migrants may be on board the first flight to Kigali if the the flights are not grounded by Court of Appeal challenges

Chronicle Live · Jun 13, 2022

Rwanda flight tomorrow set to take barely 10 asylum seekers - if it takes off at all

Priti Patel's bid to fly Britain's unwanted asylum seekers to Rwanda has hit the buffers after a wave of challenges claiming it is illegal. A government source said the number on the flight was just over 10 as of Sunday night

Daily Mirror · Jun 13, 2022

Rwanda migrant removal policy facing court challenges

Refugee charity Asylum Aid is seeking an urgent interim injunction at the High Court and there will also be a Court of Appeal showdown

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2022