Search results for ‘UK Uncut’
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Police and protesters clash at HMRC tax demo
As police and protesters clash during a demonstration in London against corporate tax avoidance, campaigners tell Channel 4 News people have “had enough of dodgy deals with super-rich corporations”.
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London banks targeted in Occupy Wall Street-style protest
Hundreds of campaigners target London’s City in a bid to replicate New York’s Occupy Wall Street protest. One protester tells Channel 4 News it is “direct democracy” but will stay peaceful.
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Mass strikes loom after civil service union vote
As hundreds of thousands of public sector workers prepare to strike on 30 June, a union leader and a Government minister clash over the strikes live on Channel 4 News.
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Protesters target banks in NHS demos
Activists angry about proposed cuts to the NHS protest outside high street banks across the country, occupying some and transforming them into pretend hospitals.
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Royal Wedding: how to enjoy it (and avoid it)
Whooping as you string up the bunting or throwing a royal wobbly? Channel 4 News takes a look at some of the alternative Royal Wedding events, plus a guide to avoiding the national party altogether.
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Labour MP backs anti-cuts group after hundreds of arrests
As senior Labour figures scramble to distance themselves from anti-cuts protesters involved in disorder in London this weekend, one left-winger is refusing to toe the party line.
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Police defend tactics after Trafalgar Square violence
Police have defended their tactics after violence broke out in Trafalgar Square following the spending cuts demonstration. More than 200 people were arrested and dozens injured.
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Thousands protest in London against spending cuts
Tens of thousands of people have been demonstrating against government cuts to public spending. There were clashes between police and protesters in parts of London with 75 arrests.
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Barclays targeted by tax protesters
The Chancellor agrees that Barclays bank did not pay enough tax last year, as protesters target more than 40 Barclays branches across Britain.
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Tax protests hit Topshop, BHS, Vodafone on busy shopping day
High street stores across Britain were forced to shut on a major shopping day as protesters accused bosses of tax avoidance. Alex Thomson says the campaign behind the action is growing.
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Topshop protests over Sir Philip Green’s taxes
Demonstrators have taken part in UK-wide protests over Topshop boss Sir Philip Green’s tax affairs. They allege that he avoided paying hundreds of millions of pounds.
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Adele tops British star success at Golden Globes
British stars are honoured at this year’s Golden Globes, with singer Adele, actress Dame Maggie Smith, Daniel Day-Lewis and Homeland actor Damian Lewis all taking home awards.
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Who would be a banker these days?
Computer chaos at RBS, rate fixing at Barclays, HSBC used for money laundering. Banking has never been more criticised. So why do the job? Channel 4 News asks those with experience of the industry.
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Bob Diamond: the rise and fall of a risk taker
As Bob Diamond resigns as chief executive of Barclays, Channel 4 News charts the career of a top financier who once famously said that the “period of remorse” for banks was over.