10's of 1000's hit UK streets in anti-austerity protest (video)

It was the UK's turn to hit the streets on Saturday in protest against austerity measures and budget cuts. Tens of thousands participated with a wide range of different groups involved.

Amidst cries of "Pay your taxes", more than 100,000 protesters poured into the streets of London, Belfast and Glasgow, angry at the Government's austerity measures which they say are killing Britain.

Protesters were blowing whistles, waving flags and banners, reading ‘Cameron has butchered Britain’, ‘cut war not welfare’, and ‘need before greed’.

The protest was led by a group of unemployed young people, nurses, teachers and off-duty policemen, along with anti-war activists and politicians. In all three demonstrations (London, Glasgow and Belfast), there was a strong trade union presence... read more and watch videos.

Dad homeless in Spain: Seeking Richard Burke

In the current economic climate, it turns out it is extremely easy to become homeless within a few weeks. First you lose your job, then you lose your home.

This reporter used to have a neighbor, 58-year-old Patrick Burke. He is an Englishman, who was employed as a cook at one of the many English pubs in what is dubbed by the English "Fish Alley", in the tourist town of Fuengirola.

Regrettably, as with many English-owned businesses in Spain, he was employed without a contract, and thus has no social or unemployment benefits whatsoever... read more.