Disability History Month begins on 14 November and runs until 20 December. This year's theme is Disability, Livelihood and Employment.

The government could save £21.4 million a year by allowing Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs staff to work a 4-day week, according to PCS research.

PCS will ballot members in Employer Services, based at Benton Park View in Newcastle for industrial action, in defence of three sacked reps.