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
UK
Birmingham bins strike reaches one-year anniversary
Members of Unite walked out on January 6 last year and have been on all out strike since last March.
By Alan Jones
6 Jan 2026
Business News
New leader elected at biggest trade union
Andrea Egan has beaten the current general secretary of Unison.
By Alan Jones
17 Dec 2025
Business News
New leader elected at biggest trade union
Christina McAnea, who has been leader of Unison since 2021, lost in the vote to Andrea Egan.
By Alan Jones
17 Dec 2025
Business News
2025 ‘another record-breaking year’ for mobile data usage
Communications giant Virgin Media O2 said usage was up by 18%.
By Alan Jones
17 Dec 2025
UK
Deck the paws! Big Issue tabards help vendors’ dogs keep warm this Christmas
The social enterprise said it recognises the contribution of dogs who endure spells in wet and cold weather to provide companionship to their owners.
By Alan Jones
1 Dec 2025
UK
Minimum wage to rise by 4.1% from April
The wage rate for young people will increase by 8.5% to £10.85
By Alan Jones
25 Nov 2025
Business News
Rail fares to be frozen for first time in 30 years
Changes are part of Government plans to rebuild a publicly owned Great British Railways.
By Alan Jones
23 Nov 2025
Business News
Co-op announces £70m plans to create thousands of apprenticeships
The retail giant said it was committed to establishing 7,000 apprenticeships by 2030.
By Alan Jones
21 Nov 2025
Tech
Investment in AI to create thousands of new jobs – Government
Ministers said areas to benefit will include Wales, Bristol and London.
By Alan Jones
20 Nov 2025
Business News
Slight fall in number of young people not in work, education or training
The total number of so-called Neets remains close to one million.
By Alan Jones
20 Nov 2025
Business News
Start-up firms keen to keep their business in UK, study suggests
UK is a ‘pivotal crossroads’ in terms of removing barriers to growth – report.
By Alan Jones
19 Nov 2025
Business News
Firefighters call for funding boost as they prepare for Bonfire Night
A union said the service had been pushed beyond limits.
By Alan Jones
5 Nov 2025
Business News
First new Amazon electric heavy goods vehicles hit UK roads
The online giant said it would eventually have 160 eHGVs, the largest number of electric trucks in its global transportation network.
By Alan Jones
4 Nov 2025
Business News
Royal Mail reveals Christmas stamp designs for this year
Five Christmas stamps go on sale today.
By Alan Jones
4 Nov 2025
Business News
Ministers urged to speed up support for UK car industry amid rising energy costs
TUC general secretary Paul Nowak said ‘sky-high’ energy costs put UK car manufacturers at risk of losing out to competition from abroad.
By Alan Jones
30 Oct 2025
Business News
Agency workers covering for Birmingham bin strikers to vote on industrial action
Hundreds of members of Unite in Birmingham have been on all-out strike since March in a dispute over pay and jobs.
By Alan Jones
27 Oct 2025
UK
First rail operator to be renationalised apologises for disruption
Passengers on South Western Railway have suffered delays and cancellations on some of the country’s busiest routes.
By Alan Jones
17 Oct 2025
UK
National Coal Mining Museum workers reject pay offer
Unison members have been on strike since August.
By Alan Jones
17 Oct 2025
Business News
RMT warns of pay dispute at Network Rail
Workers have suffered years of below-inflation wage rises, says the union.
By Alan Jones
17 Oct 2025
UK
CrossCountry staff strike suspended
Action planned for November will still go ahead, union chiefs said.
By Alan Jones
17 Oct 2025