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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.

Senior Doctors Issue Dire NHS Collapse Warning

Exclusive: The Royal College of Physicians delivers a stark warning to the UK government, stating the NHS is at breaking point and requires urgent intervention to prevent systemic collapse.

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.

Gatwick Airport Braces for 8 Days of Strike Action

Gatwick Airport is set for major disruption this autumn as over 100 workers announce eight days of strikes in a dispute over pay and working conditions, threatening travel plans for thousands of passengers.

ANU staff strike over 'serious harm' health and safety warning

Nearly 30 academics at the Australian National University's School of Literature, Languages, and Linguistics have ceased work indefinitely following a damning health and safety report warning of 'serious harm' from chronic understaffing and excessive work

Labour pledges to scrap anti-strike laws in 100 days

Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson promises a Labour government will swiftly repeal controversial strike legislation and usher in a 'new chapter' of partnership with trade unions, marking a clear break from Conservative policies.

Two killed in Shropshire skip lorry tragedy

Two men have died in a devastating industrial accident in Shropshire after becoming trapped beneath a malfunctioning skip lorry. Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save the victims in this workplace tragedy.

Protesters storm Israeli arms firm Elbit's London HQ

Dozens of Palestine Action protesters were arrested after a major demonstration at the London headquarters of Elbit Systems, an Israeli arms manufacturer. The group occupied the building, unveiling banners and demanding an end to UK complicity in the Gaza

Birmingham bin strike causes maggot infestation crisis

Birmingham residents face a public health emergency as uncollected waste from a bin strike attracts maggots and rats, with fly-tipping reaching epidemic proportions. The industrial action, now in its sixth week, has left streets overflowing and locals fea

NHS Junior Doctors Reject Government Pay Offer

The British Medical Association has overwhelmingly rejected the latest pay offer from Health Secretary Wes Streeting, escalating the ongoing dispute with NHS junior doctors in England and threatening further strike action.

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