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Health union bosses prolong NHS strike chaos

Militant health union leaders are facing mounting criticism for extending industrial action that's causing unprecedented disruption across the NHS, leaving millions of patients in limbo and waiting lists soaring to record levels.

Scottish teachers threaten strikes over pay dispute

Scotland's education system faces mounting pressure as teachers threaten industrial action over pay disputes and deteriorating working conditions, with many considering leaving the profession entirely.

Piper Alpha Survivor's 175ft Leap from Hell

Thirty-seven years after the Piper Alpha disaster, survivor Steve Rae recounts his desperate jump from the burning oil platform that claimed 167 lives in Britain's deadliest offshore tragedy.

Eurostar strike threat: Summer travel chaos looms

Holiday chaos looms as Eurostar workers overwhelmingly back strike action, threatening to halt all cross-Channel services between London, Paris and Brussels during peak summer season.

Tennessee Bomb Factory Fire Kills 18 Workers

Exclusive investigation uncovers catastrophic safety breaches at Tennessee explosives plant where 18 workers perished in devastating fire. The tragedy exposes alarming workplace conditions that turned factory into death trap.

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.

Fred Dibnah's iconic chimney for sale in Bolton

The historic 70-foot chimney once owned by legendary steeplejack Fred Dibnah is now available for purchase in Bolton, offering a unique piece of British industrial heritage.

Folk Hotel Florence Dock: Battersea's Urban Oasis

Discover the chic industrial charm of The Folk Hotel at Florence Dock, where contemporary design meets Battersea's historic riverside location. Our review explores the rooms, dining, and unique atmosphere of this boutique London hotel.

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.

Ex-England Captain's Dementia Ruled Industrial Injury

In a landmark legal ruling, former England captain David Watson's dementia has been officially recognised as an industrial disease, directly linked to heading footballs during his professional career. This precedent-setting case could pave the way for hun

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