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Minister tells teachers to 'whinge more' over workload
Home Office minister Jess Phillips tells teachers they should 'whinge more' about excessive workload, praising their efforts while cautioning against strikes. Read the full story.
Labour civil war erupts over tax and benefit policies
Labour faces internal turmoil as new deputy leader Ellie Reeves defends manifesto vow against income tax hikes while Left demands wealth taxes and two-child benefit cap abolition.
Tice vows to shake up City and challenge unions
Reform UK chairman Richard Tice declares war on union 'barons' and promises radical City of London reforms in exclusive interview, positioning his party as pro-business alternative to Conservatives.
GMB union launches major Highlands recruitment drive
The GMB union is embarking on an ambitious campaign to recruit thousands of new members across the Highlands and Islands, targeting workers in hospitality, social care, and other key sectors facing challenging employment conditions.
Rail unions demand safety overhaul after train stabbings
Following the shocking knife attack on a Cambridgeshire train, rail unions are calling for enhanced protection for both staff and passengers amid growing safety concerns across UK's rail network.
Union boss challenges Starmer over workers' rights
UNISON General Secretary Christina McAnea challenges Labour leader on employment law reforms as new government faces pressure to deliver on election promises.
Union boss demands Labour nationalise energy sector
In a fiery conference speech, FBU General Secretary Matt Wrack calls for radical energy nationalisation and criticises Labour's cautious approach to public ownership.
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.
Lucy Powell Leads Labour Deputy Leadership Race
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell is positioning herself as the leading candidate in Labour's deputy leadership race, creating internal tensions as Keir Starmer's party prepares for potential government.
Unite declares war on Westminster in Scotland
Sharon Graham announces Unite's radical new strategy to challenge Westminster's influence in Scotland, marking a dramatic shift in political engagement north of the border.
Unions gain weekly workplace access right
Trade unions secure landmark legal right to enter workplaces weekly for recruitment and organising, as business groups warn of productivity disruption and increased tensions.
Labour donor shops for new leader in Starmer challenge
Exclusive: Labour's biggest private donor demands new leader shopping list as Starmer faces internal rebellion over policy direction and party unity.
Reeves: Labour will grow economy, not cut welfare
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to boost Britain's economy through growth rather than welfare cuts, while securing union support for Labour's fiscal plans.
US unions stage "No Kings" protests against Trump
Labour unions across the United States stage coordinated protests against Donald Trump's administration, invoking revolutionary-era rhetoric in defence of workers' rights and democratic norms.
UK nurses demand justice for war crimes against healthcare workers
Leading nursing unions urge UK government to support ICC prosecutions for attacks on medical personnel in conflict zones, calling it a 'moral imperative'.
California's bold bid to unionise workers nationwide
California launches unprecedented campaign to unionise workers across multiple states, sparking fierce debate about workers' rights versus business interests in America's evolving labour landscape.
Reeves: No Money for Public Sector Pay Rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves declares no money for public sector pay rises in upcoming budget, setting stage for potential confrontation with unions as she blames previous Tory government for empty coffers.
WNBA and NWSL Player Unions Form Historic Alliance
In a groundbreaking move for women's sports, WNBA and NWSL player associations unite to form Women's Football United, creating unprecedented collective bargaining power across American women's football.
Badenoch vows to ban doctor strikes, protect academies
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Labour's union ties and pledges to ban NHS doctor strikes while defending academy school freedoms in major policy speech.
France paralysed by mass strikes over economic reforms
France faces widespread disruption as transport, education and public services grind to a halt amid union-led protests against the new prime minister's economic agenda, testing President Macron's government.
Starmer accused of 'politically motivated' snub to Burnham
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer faces criticism for excluding Andy Burnham from key events, sparking claims of a deepening rift and 'control freakery' within the party ahead of the general election.
Unions Accuse Government of Ignoring Workers' Rights Crisis
Business Secretary Peter Kyle faces mounting pressure from union leaders who accuse the government of ignoring a 'crisis' in workers' rights and employment practices.
Labour Threatens Legal Action Against Zarah Sultana
Labour MP Zarah Sultana is threatened with legal action by the party after publicly demanding the reinstatement of former leader Jeremy Corbyn, igniting a fresh civil war within the party's ranks.
Sultana drops legal threat against Corbyn
Labour MP Zarah Sultana has withdrawn her legal claim against former leader Jeremy Corbyn, ending a bitter internal party feud that had threatened to erupt into a high-profile court battle.
Labour rift: Burnham blocks Gwynne from stepping aside
Explosive internal rift rocks Labour as Mayor Andy Burnham intervenes to prevent MP Andrew Gwynne from stepping aside, defying Keir Starmer's leadership and exposing deep factional divides within the party.
Labour Ministers Quit in Liverpool Selection Row
Labour's election campaign faces turmoil as two senior shadow ministers, Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson, resign after being barred from standing in Liverpool. The dramatic move exposes deep internal tensions and raises questions about Keir Starmer's l
Starmer's Painful Expression Steals Show at Labour Conference
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer was caught in visible discomfort during his keynote conference speech, his pained expression sparking a wave of social media reaction and raising questions about his physical state.
France paralysed by mass strikes over austerity budget
Hundreds of thousands of workers bring France to a standstill in a massive day of strikes and demonstrations, demanding Prime Minister Gabriel Attal scraps deep public spending cuts.
Rayner's Allies Plot Labour Comeback with Burnham Leadership Bid
Exclusive: Senior Labour figures and Cabinet ministers are backing a comeback plan for Angela Rayner, with Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham emerging as a potential leadership challenger to Keir Starmer in a major party rift.
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