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US Union Membership Soars to Historic High

New government data reveals a dramatic surge in US union membership, reaching levels not seen in decades as workers across sectors mobilise for better pay and conditions.

Unions Threaten Labour Funding Over Worker Rights

Unite leader Sharon Graham issues a stark warning to Keir Starmer, threatening to withdraw crucial union funding from Labour if the party waters down its New Deal for Working People.

Major Union Warns Labour Over Diluted Workers' Rights Plan

Unite the Union issues a stark warning to Keir Starmer's Labour Party over its diluted New Deal for Working People. Sharon Graham demands red lines on zero-hours contracts and fire-and-rehire practices as tensions rise.

Ken Loach Leads London Protest Against Anti-Strike Bill

Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Loach joined trade unionists and activists in a major London demonstration against the government's controversial Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, denouncing it as an attack on fundamental worker rights.

Rayner's Union Power Plan 'Breaches Human Rights'

Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner faces a major legal and political storm over her controversial 'New Deal for Working People'. Top human rights barristers warn her plan to strengthen union power could violate fundamental rights and cripple the UK econom

Trump's Tariff Plan: Threat to UK Economy Revealed

Exclusive analysis reveals how Donald Trump's proposed aggressive tariff regime could trigger a transatlantic trade war, spike consumer prices, and hit British businesses hard if he wins the 2024 election.

Canadian lumber tariff bid against US falls flat

A major Canadian effort to impose punishing tariffs on American softwood lumber has collapsed spectacularly, handing a surprise victory to US producers and exposing the complexities of cross-border trade disputes.

1980s Miners Return to Picket Line in Historic Protest

Forty years after the bitter strikes that defined an era, former miners and their families have returned to the picket line in a powerful protest against the controversial 'Museum of the North' project at the National Coal Mining Museum in West Yorkshire.

Union Barons Declare War on Starmer's Labour

Sir Keir Starmer's authority is crumbling as militant union bosses, emboldened by Labour's election victory, prepare a crippling wave of strikes that threatens to plunge Britain into chaos and break the Prime Minister's premiership.

Victoria softens protest laws after backlash

The Victorian government is set to dilute its controversial anti-protest legislation following fierce opposition from human rights groups and trade unions, marking a significant climbdown.

Trump threatens new tariffs on South Korea trade deal

In a dramatic policy shift, former US President Donald Trump has proposed imposing fresh tariffs on South Korea, potentially upending a key trade agreement. Experts warn this could reignite trade tensions and destabilise global markets.

US slaps heavy tariffs on Brazilian imports

The US has imposed steep tariffs on Brazilian steel, aluminium, and ethanol, escalating trade tensions between the Biden administration and President Lula's government. Experts warn of potential retaliatory measures.

EU-US Trade Deal: Key Facts and Impacts

A deep dive into the evolving EU-US trade relationship, its economic impact, and what it means for businesses and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic.

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