Edinburgh University staff strike over pay and conditions
Academic and support staff at the University of Edinburgh have launched a three-day strike in a major dispute over pay, pensions, and working conditions, causing significant disruption.
Academic and support staff at the University of Edinburgh have launched a three-day strike in a major dispute over pay, pensions, and working conditions, causing significant disruption.
Monty Python legend Eric Idle brings his acclaimed live show to the Edinburgh International Festival, delivering a masterclass in comedy and musical brilliance that has audiences cheering for more.
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Unite the Union confirms over 250 workers at Edinburgh Airport will walk out in July in a major dispute over pay, threatening significant disruption for summer holiday travellers.
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UK ministers have rejected a Scottish Government request to open new international offices in key European cities, citing concerns over policy confusion and constitutional overreach.
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