Christmas rail strikes set to cause travel chaos
CrossCountry train services face major disruption as RMT union staff strike every Saturday in December over pay and staffing disputes. Plan your festive travel now.
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CrossCountry Christmas strikes announced by RMT
RMT union announces four days of CrossCountry train strikes in December over pay and staffing, causing major Christmas travel disruption. Plan your journeys now.
Christmas rail strikes announced for four Saturdays
CrossCountry rail strikes on four consecutive Saturdays in December will cause travel misery for Christmas shoppers and families. RMT union cites unresolved pay and staffing issues.
CFMEU Officials Jailed for Bribery Scandal
Two former CFMEU officials sentenced for corruptly taking bribes. The union pledges to rebuild after this 'egregious breach of trust'. Read the full details.
Driver-Only Trains: UK Rail Debate Explained
Explore the complex debate over driver-only operated trains in the UK. Learn why unions oppose DOO, its safety record, and how it affects millions of passengers daily.
Driver-only trains debate divides UK railways
Explore the complex debate around driver-only operation trains in the UK. Learn why unions oppose DOO while operators defend its safety record. Discover how this affects millions of passengers daily.
New Oxford-Milton Keynes Rail Line Delayed Until 2026
A key East West Rail link between Oxford and Milton Keynes faces a 2026 delay due to a 'driver-only operation' dispute with the RMT union, which warns of industrial action. Discover the implications.
HMRC worker refuses office return, blames union
A UK tax office worker's refusal to return to the office post-lockdown sparks legal battle, with union advice at the centre of the controversy. Exclusive details on the employment tribunal case.
Tube strikes cancelled after RMT pay deal agreement
London Underground workers have accepted a groundbreaking pay deal, ending threat of further Tube strikes. The RMT union's agreement brings 5% pay rise and includes major concessions on working conditions.
Tube workers secure major pay rise in RMT deal
Thousands of London Underground staff to receive significant salary increases and improved benefits following successful negotiations between RMT union and TfL.
London Tube workers secure landmark three-year pay deal
RMT union members overwhelmingly accept transformative pay agreement with TfL, ending years of dispute and securing significant wage increases for London Underground staff.
Teamsters Union Endorses Trump in 2025 Election Shock
In a dramatic political shift, the powerful Teamsters union has thrown its support behind Donald Trump for the 2025 presidential election, creating shockwaves across the American political landscape.
Eddie Jones returns as Japan rugby coach
Controversial coach Eddie Jones makes stunning comeback to Japanese rugby just months after walking away from Wallabies disaster during Autumn Nations Series.
Rail union boss's Las Vegas trip funded by members
RMT union leader Mick Lynch faces scrutiny after spending thousands on a Las Vegas conference and luxury hotel stays, funded by members' subscription fees during a cost of living crisis.
Oxford Union pays £25,000 for Trump Instagram post
The prestigious Oxford Union faces mounting criticism after paying £25,000 for an Instagram post featuring Donald Trump, sparking outrage among students and alumni over the controversial expenditure.
Cafe owner defies council over Union Jack mural
A Westminster cafe owner faces council pressure to remove a Union Flag mural despite local support, sparking debate about national pride and local authority overreach in central London.
Rail workers secure four-day week in landmark RMT deal
In a groundbreaking agreement that could transform Britain's railway industry, Network Rail workers have secured a four-day working week without loss of pay alongside substantial salary increases following negotiations with the RMT union.
Eurostar Christmas strike chaos as RMT announces walkouts
Cross-Channel rail services face severe disruption as RMT union members plan December strikes over working conditions, threatening holiday travel plans for thousands.
Union Chief Demands Rescue Plan for UK Manufacturing
Unite union leader Alan Jones issues stark warning as Britain's manufacturing sector faces catastrophic decline, calling for immediate intervention to save vital industries and skilled jobs.
RMT union boss Alan Jones suspended in internal probe
Rail union general secretary Alan Jones has been suspended from his role pending an internal investigation, creating turmoil within the RMT leadership during critical negotiations.
MPs target TikTok over UK 'union-busting' claims
Cross-party politicians demand investigation into TikTok's alleged suppression of workers' rights and union recognition efforts at their UK offices.
London Tube Strike Causes Major Travel Chaos
Commuters face travel chaos as RMT union members stage 24-hour London Underground strike over working conditions and safety concerns, shutting down key tube lines.
African Union completes Mogadishu withdrawal after 17 years
In a landmark security transition, African Union peacekeepers have withdrawn from key military bases in Mogadishu, handing control to Somali forces amid ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
Starbucks Accused of Illegally Firing Union Organisers
Starbucks faces a major legal and PR crisis as US labour officials allege the coffee chain illegally fired over 20 employees across multiple states for their union organising efforts.
RMT mocks stranded London commuters from Majorca beach
The RMT union faces a massive backlash after posting a 'cheeky' holiday photo from Majorca, taunting London Underground travellers hit by a crippling 24-hour strike that brought the capital to a standstill.
London Grinds to Halt in Major Tube Strike Over Pay
Commuters face travel misery as London Underground drivers, led by union barons, stage a massive strike demanding a pay rise, crippling the capital's transport network.
National Trust in flag fury after removing Union Jack
The National Trust has ignited a fierce debate after contractors were seen removing the large Union Flag from the Bantham Ham stone tower in Devon. The move, done without prior consultation, has been branded an 'act of cultural vandalism' by critics and l
Khan's £3.4K Tube pay offer fails to prevent strikes
Mayor Sadiq Khan offers tube drivers a £3,400 pay rise, but RMT union rejects deal, threatening more London transport chaos and walkouts despite generous package.
Striking Tube Driver Cycles to Work During 'Dangerous' Heatwave
A striking London Underground driver was spotted cycling to work, undermining union claims that the walkout was over unsafe travel conditions during the heatwave, sparking outrage among stranded commuters.
TFL invites RMT to resume talks after London Tube strikes
Transport for London has formally invited the RMT union back to the negotiating table following a week of crippling Tube strikes that brought the capital to a standstill, as both sides seek a resolution to the ongoing dispute over working conditions.
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