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Tens of thousands of workers march through London to call for an end to austerity and pay rises for public sector workers.

Cuts in bus subsidies are “socially regressive” and threaten to leave elderly people stranded say campaigners and opposition politicians.

Once the symbol of America’s industrial boom, the city of Detroit files for bankruptcy with debts worth $15bn, after a long, slow decline in population and in the auto manufacturing industry.

The government announces it has slashed £5.5bn from departmental spending in the last year, including an 85 per cent reduction in the number of consultants it employs.

David Cameron warns that the welfare system is causing deep social divisions and signals a rethink over what benefits are for and who receives them.

Prime minister David Cameron signals a new welfare crackdown which could see thousands of young people stripped of housing benefit and forced to live with their parents.

The Channel 4 News FactCheck team looks at how three generations have fared financially – from the baby boomers to today’s school leavers.

Working parents and businesses will benefit most from George Osborne’s autumn statement, as the chancellor tries to boost the ailing UK economy. Channel 4 News looks at what to watch out for.

Two severely disabled adults have won a ‘landmark’ High Court battle against Isle of Wight Council over cuts to adult care.

Two severely disabled adults have won a ‘landmark’ High Court battle against Isle of Wight Council over cuts to adult care.

As police warn they could use rubber bullets at the higher education march, a student protest group tells Channel 4 News it is a “scare tactic” aimed at stopping people attending the demo.

Channel 4 News talks to a surfer, a former diamond merchant, the hacker group Anonymous, and an actor about why they are protesting and what they hope to achieve.

As protests take place across London, six unions challenge the government for “unfair” changes to the way pensions are calculated at the high court. Channel 4 News hears why.

With inflation rising to match record highs, Channel 4 News looks at the effect on the economy and consumer and considers if there are any reasons to be cheerful.

Campaigners in Brent, north London, lose their high court bid to save six libraries from closure as Mr Justice Ouseley dismisses their application for judicial review.