This week, activists have pressured Home Secretary Sajid Javid into reviewing the restriction on asylum seekers working. As it stands, Britain has a stricter waiting period than the USA, Canada or any other European country. Javid still signals there are “no plans” to change this, but human rights activist Pinar Aksu says we must arm ourselves with knowledge on this issue and demand the policy be changed…

A report released by Living Rent Tenants Union last week revealed that around £1.6 million in unlawful fees are conceivably charged in Glasgow each year, a damning illustration of the imbalance that exists in the rental sector. But there’s reasons for encouragement: like other tenants unions around the world, Living Rent members are winning victories and emboldening tenants at a time of housing crisis. We report back from the Glasgow annual general meeting…

There’s a lack of knowledge and awareness of key environmental issues in parts of the radical left. Despite key victories in the fight against fracking, activists still must face down the might of influential drilling companies. In our latest activist guide, we speak to Frackwatch about why the issue matters and how readers can get involved…