Alan Jones
UK
Third of employers ‘likely to make staff redundancies by start of 2027’
Research suggests that larger companies are more likely to lay off staff than smaller firms.
By Alan Jones
4 Jun 2026
Politics
24-hour strikes planned by London Underground staff called off
RMT union chiefs warned strike action could still follow if there is no progress over talks with bosses.
By Alan Jones
18 May 2026
UK
New stamps issue celebrates ‘skill, ambition and design’ of castles
The stamps depict photographs of eight castles.
By Alan Jones
14 May 2026
Tech
Nationwide switch to digital landlines less than a year away
BT warned of disruption if customers delay taking action.
By Alan Jones
30 Apr 2026
UK
Fall in vehicle production last month
EU demand for UK-built cars, rose for a fourth consecutive month, said the SMMT.
By Alan Jones
30 Apr 2026
UK
Deal ‘within sight’ to end Birmingham bin strike
Members of Unite have been on all-out strike for more than a year.
By Alan Jones
27 Apr 2026
Transport19 Mar 2026
London bus workers could strike same days as Tube drivers, union warns
London’s transport network could be seriously disrupted if both strikes go ahead in the coming months
Business News
Steel strategy announced to preserve production in the UK
Government says its ambition is for up to 50% of steel used in the UK to be made in this country.
By Alan Jones
19 Mar 2026
Business News
Next week’s Tube strikes called off after progress in dispute over hours
Walkouts planned by RMT members from April onwards remain in place while talks continue.
By Alan Jones
18 Mar 2026
Business News
Increase in abuse and threats against retail workers, survey suggests
Incidents remain higher than pre-Covid levels in 2019, said Usdaw.
By Alan Jones
18 Mar 2026
Politics
Unite to cut affiliation with Labour by more than £500k amid bin strike anger
Union members have been on all-out strike for exactly a year in protest at plans to reform Birmingham’s refuse collection service
By Alan Jones
11 Mar 2026
Business News
London Tube drivers to strike in dispute over hours
Members of the RMT union will stage a series of 24-hour walkouts in the coming months.
By Alan Jones
11 Mar 2026
Business News
Energy giant Centrica announces £2.4m partnership with charity Multibank
The aim of the Multibank is to ease the cost-of-living pressure on families living in or facing poverty.
By Alan Jones
13 Feb 2026
Politics
More than 1.4 million NHS workers to receive 3.3% pay rise from April
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the uplift was above the Office for Budget Responsibility’s forecast inflation of 2.2% for 2026-27.
By Alan Jones
12 Feb 2026
Business News
New stamps to celebrate Hornby model railways
Set of eight stamps feature specially commissioned photographs of Hornby models
By Alan Jones
12 Feb 2026
Business News
Vehicle production fell 15% last year, report shows
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 717,371 cars and 47,344 commercial vehicles left factories in the UK in 2025.
By Alan Jones
29 Jan 2026
Film
Fresh offer made in bid to resolve dispute over AI protections for performers
Equity said AI protections for performers could be closer to becoming reality for the first time.
By Alan Jones
21 Jan 2026
Business News
Charity set to install 100th bench offering support to help prevent suicide
Legend on the Bench was set up by ex-professional footballer Micky Hazard and his sister Michelle following the death of her son.
By Alan Jones
19 Jan 2026
Business News
Strike suspended as union considers pay offer for police civilian staff
The PCS will hold consultative meetings with its 6,800 members.
By Alan Jones
14 Jan 2026
Business News
Amazon announces plan to close its first centre in UK
The company announced a consultation on a proposal to close the site in Milton Keynes.
By Alan Jones
14 Jan 2026
Business News
Strike suspended by Metropolitan Police civilian staff
It follows a new offer to resolve a pay dispute.
By Alan Jones
13 Jan 2026