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
Business News
One in two LGBT+ people say they are bullied or harassed at work – survey
More than a quarter of respondents said they had homophobic, biphobic or transphobic remarks directed at them or made in their presence.
By Alan Jones
28 Aug 2024
Business News
Co-op spearheading scheme investing in 600 apprenticeships in early years sector
The retail giant is a member of The Royal Foundation’s Business Taskforce for Early Childhood.
By Alan Jones
20 Aug 2024
Business News
RMT in talks to push for pay rises for rail workers and seafarers
The union will have meetings with the Department for Transport, Network Rail and the Ministry of Defence.
By Alan Jones
20 Aug 2024
Business News
LNER drivers to stage weekend strikes
The action is separate from the long-running row over pay.
By Alan Jones
16 Aug 2024
Business News
Pay offer for train drivers ‘will prevent strikes’, minister says
Aslef and the Government have hailed the offer as a major breakthrough but the Tories say Labour has ‘caved to the unions’.
By Alan Jones
15 Aug 2024
UK
ONS staff to escalate industrial action in dispute over office working
The Public and Commercial Services Union said that the industrial action is to oppose mandatory attendance in the office.
By Alan Jones
14 Aug 2024
Business News
Talks continue over train drivers’ pay dispute
Leaders of the Aslef union are due to meet officials at the Department for Transport.
By Alan Jones
14 Aug 2024
Business News
Amazon opens new fulfilment centre in Leeds
More than 2,000 jobs will be created in the coming months at the Leeds site.
By Alan Jones
14 Aug 2024
Business News
New stamps marking the history of the Tower of London
Stamps include images of the tower and famous prisoners.
By Alan Jones
8 Aug 2024
Business News
Cabin crew recruitment drive launched by easyJet
The airline is targeting potential new staff including people over the age of 50.
By Alan Jones
8 Aug 2024
Business News
Government confirms it will repeal minimum levels of service Act
The controversial legislation was brought in by the Tory government in 2023 in response to a wave of industrial action across the UK.
By Alan Jones
6 Aug 2024
Business News
Uber expands partnership with GMB union
Uber Eats drivers across the UK are now able for representation.
By Alan Jones
1 Aug 2024
Business News
Royal Fleet Auxiliary officers to strike for first time in history
Members will walk out on August 15 amid the long-running pay dispute.
By Alan Jones
31 Jul 2024
UK
Fresh talks in train drivers’ pay dispute ‘constructive’ – Aslef
The meeting at the Department for Transport (DfT) on Tuesday will be followed by further talks in the coming weeks.
By Alan Jones
23 Jul 2024
Business News
Fresh talks to be held in bid to resolve pay dispute involving train drivers
Aslef members have taken 18 days of strikes since the dispute started two years ago, causing huge disruption to passengers.
By Alan Jones
23 Jul 2024
UK
Whitehall cleaners and security guards suspend strike after fresh pay offer
The workers at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero were due to commence industrial action on Monday.
By Alan Jones
19 Jul 2024
Business News
Streeting: Formal talks planned with junior doctors over pay row
The move follows a meeting on Thursday between new Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting and the BMA.
By Alan Jones
18 Jul 2024
Celebrity News
Welsh National Opera musicians vote to strike over cuts
The Musicians’ Union said its members backed walkouts by 81% and by 96% for other forms of industrial action.
By Alan Jones
18 Jul 2024
Business News
Huge changes to employment rights unveiled
An Employment Rights Bill will ban ‘exploitative’ zero-hour contracts and end policies of fire and re-hire.
By Alan Jones
18 Jul 2024
Transport
Fresh talks to be held in bid to resolve train drivers dispute
Hopes of ‘constructive talks ‘ with Aslef members taking 18 strike days since row started two years ago
By Alan Jones
17 Jul 2024