Workers at NASUWT’s Greater London Regional Centre began strike action on Thursday 5 November, accusing the teaching union’s management of imposing contractual changes and undermining collective bargaining. Staff whose daily work supports teachers in defending their rights are now having…
Darryl Baker found entire new wardrobes for her children among clothes dumped beside her local supermarket’s recycling bins. There was enough for her nephews and nieces too, with more put away for years to come. Before taking any, she asked…
Job satisfaction among British workers has fallen to its lowest level on record as low pay, insecurity and a lack of control over working life wear down their goodwill towards employers. Fewer workers are willing to put in extra effort…
Labour is preparing to double the standard wait for permanent residence from five to ten years, while proposing shorter waits for migrants on higher incomes. Some workers in occupations classed as below graduate level, including care workers, could face fifteen…
Yorkshire Water’s chief executive Nicola Shaw is stepping down, a day after the Environment Agency gave the company its lowest possible environmental rating. Residents have faced rising bills and polluted rivers. Shaw received nearly £2m in payments from parent company…
British prime minister Andy Burnham will arrive at the Commonwealth summit in Antigua next week offering talks about an apology for slavery while still refusing to pay reparations. Caribbean campaigners intend to confront him and King Charles with the demand…
BP has nearly quadrupled its quarterly profits as the US–Israeli war on Iran drives up energy prices. The company reported third-quarter underlying replacement cost profit of $8.46bn, against $2.2bn a year earlier. While households struggle to afford fuel, BP collects…
HSBC has reported pre-tax profits of $9.6 billion for the third quarter, up 32 percent on the same period last year. Its profits for the first nine months of 2026 reached $29.2 billion, up 26 percent. Workers facing another winter…
Around 50 workers employed by Edinburgh Airport Services Ltd (EASL) have won an above-inflation pay agreement through Unite. The two-year settlement improves basic wages and shift payments for workers whose roles include customer services, driving and baggage handling. They’ve used…
Consultants in England are preparing to strike for two days from 6.59am on 25 November, with only emergency cover provided. More than three-quarters of those who took part in the British Medical Association’s ballot voted for action. The government wants…
