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.
Category : Search result: Union Jack flag
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.
Manchester councillors demand Union Jack removal
Labour councillors in Manchester have sparked a political storm by demanding the removal of Union Jack flags from council buildings, arguing they represent 'colonial history' rather than modern British values.
Richard Bacon's Union Jack Comments Spark Fury
Former Blue Peter presenter Richard Bacon faces furious backlash from politicians and public after branding the Union Flag 'a symbol of division' during heated Good Morning Britain discussion about national identity.
Sky Sports sacks Farage after Neville flag row
Sky Sports terminates Nigel Farage's appearance after Gary Neville's explosive on-air rant about the Union Flag, igniting fierce debate about politics in football broadcasting.
Jordan calls Neville 'champagne socialist coward'
Former Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan launches blistering attack on Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville, labelling him a 'coward' and 'champagne socialist' following Neville's controversial remarks about the Union Jack flag.
Gary Neville's builder ordered to remove Union Jack flag
Construction workers at Gary Neville's Manchester development were ordered to remove a Union Jack flag, sparking debate about national pride and workplace policies at the former footballer's project.
Saira Khan: England flag flyers are 'saddos'
Former Loose Women star Saira Khan sparks controversy by labelling England flag enthusiasts 'saddos' while defending Gary Neville's stance on national pride in heated social media exchange.
Neville slams 'negative' Union Flag politics in football
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville delivers powerful critique of political flag-waving in football, arguing the Union Jack has become a symbol of division rather than unity.
Gary Neville removes Union Flag used 'negatively' at match
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville explains his decision to remove a Union Flag being used in what he described as a 'negative fashion' during a football match, reigniting discussions about nationalism in sports.
Neville blasts flag-waving men after synagogue attack
Former Manchester United star Gary Neville launches passionate condemnation of political division in Britain following shocking Manchester synagogue attack, targeting what he calls divisive flag-waving by middle-aged men.
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.
Trump UK visit flags cost taxpayers £35,000
Revealed: The staggering cost of Union Jacks flown during Donald Trump's controversial UK state visit, raising questions about diplomatic spending priorities.
Trump's UK visit used wrong red in American flags
Exclusive investigation reveals the American flags displayed during Donald Trump's controversial state visit to Britain were the wrong shade of red, sparking diplomatic embarrassment and protocol breaches at the highest level.
Police confiscate Union Jack from teenager at protest
Northumbria Police face backlash after confiscating a Union Jack flag from a 16-year-old during counter-demonstration against migrant protests. Civil liberties groups question the legality of the seizure.
Vandals target Olympic hero Adam Peaty's home with flag
British swimming champion Adam Peaty is targeted in a mindless act of vandalism as a St George's flag is plastered across his property, prompting a police investigation.
Labour chief in storm over 'criminals and nonces' flag remark
A Labour council leader in Stoke-on-Trent faces intense backlash after inflammatory remarks made in a leaked WhatsApp group, calling Union Jack flag campaigners 'criminals' and 'nonces'.
Council votes to remove Union flag from all buildings
In a landmark decision, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has voted to permanently remove the Union flag from all council buildings, a move hailed as progressive by nationalists and met with disappointment by unionists.
Lib Dem: Flags should not be used to intimidate
A senior Liberal Democrat figure has issued a stark warning against the co-opting of the Union Jack and St George's Cross, stating they must never be used as symbols of hatred or to frighten communities.
Sainsbury's pulls St George's Cross babygrow after backlash
Sainsbury's has removed a babygrow featuring a modern twist on the St George's Cross from sale after customers accused the design of 'virtue signalling' and disrespecting the traditional English flag.
Union Jack protest house sparks immigration debate
A British homeowner in a quiet residential street has draped his property in Union Jack flags in a dramatic protest against illegal immigration, sparking local debate and council attention.
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.
Tom Brady unretires for Saudi flag football event
In a jaw-dropping move, seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady is set to unretire, not for the NFL, but to lead a star-studded flag football event in Saudi Arabia this February, marking a major shift for the Gulf nation's sporting ambitions.
Democrat States Defy Trump's Flag Order for Kirk
Several Democrat-led US states openly defy former President Trump's directive to fly flags at half-mast in honour of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, sparking a major political standoff.
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.
Schoolgirl barred for Union Jack dress speaks at protest
A 13-year-old British schoolgirl was barred from attending school for wearing a Union Jack dress. She later spoke at a Tommy Robinson-led protest, declaring 'You feel like being British doesn't count anymore.' The incident has ignited a fierce national de
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
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.
Charlie Kirk Oxford Speech Sparks Free Speech Debate
US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's controversial Oxford Union speech ignites a fierce transatlantic debate on free speech, cancel culture, and the limits of campus discourse as UK and US Republicans rally to his defence.
Union Boss Condemns Tory Hypocrisy Over Strike Laws
RMT union leader Mick Lynch accuses the Conservative government of hypocrisy for using agency workers to break strikes while enforcing Minimum Service Levels laws on unions.
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