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Health union bosses prolong NHS strike chaos

Militant health union leaders are facing mounting criticism for extending industrial action that's causing unprecedented disruption across the NHS, leaving millions of patients in limbo and waiting lists soaring to record levels.

Scottish teachers threaten strikes over pay dispute

Scotland's education system faces mounting pressure as teachers threaten industrial action over pay disputes and deteriorating working conditions, with many considering leaving the profession entirely.

Piper Alpha Survivor's 175ft Leap from Hell

Thirty-seven years after the Piper Alpha disaster, survivor Steve Rae recounts his desperate jump from the burning oil platform that claimed 167 lives in Britain's deadliest offshore tragedy.

Eurostar strike threat: Summer travel chaos looms

Holiday chaos looms as Eurostar workers overwhelmingly back strike action, threatening to halt all cross-Channel services between London, Paris and Brussels during peak summer season.

Tennessee Bomb Factory Fire Kills 18 Workers

Exclusive investigation uncovers catastrophic safety breaches at Tennessee explosives plant where 18 workers perished in devastating fire. The tragedy exposes alarming workplace conditions that turned factory into death trap.

Father of three dies in industrial air hose explosion

A 45-year-old father of three has died in a horrific workplace accident after a compressed air hose exploded with tremendous force at a Milton Keynes industrial estate, leaving his family and community devastated.

Iron Ladies: Women of the Miners' Strike

A powerful new documentary reveals how women became the backbone of the 1984-85 miners' strike, transforming from homemakers to formidable activists in Britain's most bitter industrial dispute.

NHS staff vote to strike over institutional racism

Thousands of NHS workers across England have overwhelmingly voted for strike action, citing deep-rooted institutional racism and significant pay disparities affecting ethnic minority staff.

NHS Junior Doctors Vote for Year-Long Strike Action

The NHS faces unprecedented disruption as junior doctors in England deliver a resounding 98% 'yes' vote for continued industrial action over pay disputes, threatening a year of walkouts that could cripple healthcare services.

Lindsey Oil Refinery strike threat over 120 job cuts

Britain's energy sector faces major disruption as Unite the Union announces strike ballot at Lindsey Oil Refinery following TotalEnergies' plans to slash 120 jobs, threatening widespread industrial action.

Man dies after climbing on collapsing bin in Manchester

A man has died in a shocking industrial accident in Manchester city centre after a commercial bin he was climbing on collapsed, leading to fatal crush injuries. Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save him.

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