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.
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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.
France braces for nationwide general strike this Thursday
France faces major disruption as public sector unions call a general strike on Thursday 13th February, protesting against austerity measures and demanding better pay and conditions.
Paris Transport Chaos as Strikes Hit Macron's Reforms
France faces major travel disruption as unions launch a surprise strike against President Macron's contested reforms, bringing Parisian transport to a standstill.
UK-US Trade Deal Hopes Fade Before Trump Visit
Downing Street downplays prospects of a major UK-US trade agreement during Donald Trump's upcoming state visit, as political hurdles and protectionist policies cast doubt on a swift deal.
Starmer Pushed to Sell Workers' Rights as Economic Boost
Labour leadership urged to reframe flagship workers' rights package not as a burden on business, but as a vital economic stimulus that will boost productivity and growth.
Mandelson Picked to Lead UK's Trump-Style Trade Unit
Exclusive: Labour grandee Lord Mandelson is being lined up to head a powerful new 'Office for Trade and Competitiveness', a move mirroring the US's aggressive trade strategy under Trump.
Starmer's Union Clash: Labour Faces TUC Revolt Over Policies
Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure from trade unions as his Labour government's pro-business shift sparks a dramatic confrontation at the TUC conference. Exclusive analysis of the growing rift within Britain's political landscape.
Unite leader slams Labour over Birmingham job losses
Unite leader Sharon Graham accuses the Labour Party of abandoning workers in Birmingham as the city faces devastating job losses and financial crisis, vowing to put her union's members before party politics.
Hong Kong Votes on Historic Same-Sex Partnership Bill
Hong Kong's legislature is poised for a historic vote on a bill granting legal recognition to same-sex partnerships, a significant step for LGBTQ+ rights in the territory, though it stops short of full marriage equality.
Labour pledges to scrap anti-strike laws in 100 days
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson promises a Labour government will swiftly repeal controversial strike legislation and usher in a 'new chapter' of partnership with trade unions, marking a clear break from Conservative policies.
Teachers demand urgent reform of 'toxic' Ofsted inspections
England's teaching unions launch a major campaign to overhaul the 'toxic' Ofsted inspection regime, citing immense pressure on staff and calling for a more supportive, collaborative system.
Unions Warn Labour Over Voter Leak to Reform UK
Britain's leading trade unions issue a stark warning to Keir Starmer's government, demanding urgent action to counter the surging populist right as voter support shifts.
Rayner's Landmark Pledge to Overhaul Workers' Rights
Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner pledges the biggest expansion of workers' rights in a generation, vowing to ban zero-hour contracts and strengthen union power within 100 days of a Labour government.
Angela Rayner Resigns: Cabinet Reshuffle Rocks Government
Exclusive analysis of Angela Rayner's dramatic resignation as Housing Secretary, revealing the deepening rift with trade unions over Labour's flagship policies that triggered a major government crisis.
TUC Demands Wealth Tax and Workers' Rights Overhaul from Labour
The Trades Union Congress has unveiled a bold manifesto urging Sir Keir Starmer to impose a UK-wide wealth tax and significantly bolster workers' rights if Labour wins the next general election.
US Union Membership Soars to Historic High
New government data reveals a dramatic surge in US union membership, reaching levels not seen in decades as workers across sectors mobilise for better pay and conditions.
Unions Threaten Labour Funding Over Worker Rights
Unite leader Sharon Graham issues a stark warning to Keir Starmer, threatening to withdraw crucial union funding from Labour if the party waters down its New Deal for Working People.
Unite warns Labour: Improve workers' rights or face backlash
Unite union general secretary Sharon Graham demands Labour urgently improve its workers' rights package, warning that failing to fulfil this key election promise would be a 'betrayal' of voters.
Major Union Warns Labour Over Diluted Workers' Rights Plan
Unite the Union issues a stark warning to Keir Starmer's Labour Party over its diluted New Deal for Working People. Sharon Graham demands red lines on zero-hours contracts and fire-and-rehire practices as tensions rise.
Labour's Workers' Rights Bill in jeopardy after reshuffle
Keir Starmer's junior minister reshuffle sparks alarm among unions and MPs as key architect of New Deal for Working People is moved. Fears grow that flagship employment reforms could be diluted or delayed.
Rachel Reeves' Union Links: Shadow Chancellor's Ties Exposed
Labour's Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over her close relationship with Unite union leader Sharon Graham, raising questions about union influence on economic policy ahead of the general election.
Unite union endorses Labour Party in major election boost
In a significant pre-election boost, the Unite union has officially endorsed the Labour Party, signalling a major shift in the political landscape and strengthening Labour's campaign war chest.
Ken Loach Leads London Protest Against Anti-Strike Bill
Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Loach joined trade unionists and activists in a major London demonstration against the government's controversial Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, denouncing it as an attack on fundamental worker rights.
Workers Stage Mass Protests Against Billionaires on Labour Day
Massive Labour Day protests saw thousands demand fair wages, union rights, and tax justice for the ultra-wealthy, in a powerful show of collective action.
Doubts over Badenoch's £100bn Brexit trade boast
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch faces scepticism over her claim of a £100bn post-Brexit trade deal boost, as economists and opposition MPs demand evidence for the figures.
Rayner's Union Power Plan 'Breaches Human Rights'
Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner faces a major legal and political storm over her controversial 'New Deal for Working People'. Top human rights barristers warn her plan to strengthen union power could violate fundamental rights and cripple the UK econom
Trump's Labour Board Poised for Radical Workers' Rights Overhaul
Exclusive: President Trump's new appointees to the National Labor Relations Board are poised to dismantle decades of pro-union precedent, threatening a dramatic rollback of American workers' rights and union power.
Trump's Tariff Plan: Threat to UK Economy Revealed
Exclusive analysis reveals how Donald Trump's proposed aggressive tariff regime could trigger a transatlantic trade war, spike consumer prices, and hit British businesses hard if he wins the 2024 election.
GMB Union launches major recruitment drive in England
The GMB union announces a significant expansion effort, targeting 50,000 new members in the West Midlands and North East England to bolster worker representation in key industrial sectors.
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