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.
4 Jun 2026
Business News

Thousands of firefighter jobs could go through cuts, says union

Fire Brigades Union leader Steve Wright said 2,300 fire and rescue posts could go.
22 Aug 2025
Business News

TUC in call for gender equality over pensions

The Government has revived the Pension Commission.
21 Aug 2025
Business News

Airbus workers to stage strikes amid pay dispute

Unite said 3,000 members will walk out for 10 days in September.
20 Aug 2025
Music

Music to die for: List of funeral favourite songs released

The theme tune for Jaws is one of the more unusual requests.
20 Aug 2025
Business News

British manufacturers lagging behind international competitors on automation

The report by Make UK and Sage said nearly half of manufacturers identify a lack of technical skills as the biggest hurdle.
18 Aug 2025
Business News

EasyJet launches cabin crew recruitment drive targeting young people

Almost nine in 10 said they had never considered a career working for an airline.
18 Aug 2025
Politics

British Transport Police cuts will endanger railway staff, union warns

The RMT said frontline workers would be left exposed to anti-social behaviour and violence.
16 Aug 2025
Business News

Energy regulator ‘disappointed’ after strike announcement

Members of the PCS union in Glasgow, London and Cardiff will walk out at Ofgem for three days later this month over pay and conditions.
13 Aug 2025
gatwick express
Business News

RMT calls for action to tackle ‘escalating violence’ on busy rail routes

Staff are facing daily incidents of assault, threats, spitting, verbal abuse, and intimidation, the union claimed.
26 Jul 2025
UK

Train drivers vote for further strikes in long-running dispute

Members of Aslef at Hull Trains have voted to continue taking industrial action after months of walkouts.
25 Jul 2025
Business News

RMT warns any raise to state pension age will be met with direct action

RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey described any raise to the pension age as not ‘just cruel and unnecessary, it’s a slap in the face’.
24 Jul 2025
UK

Most popular destinations for UK holidaymakers named

Resorts in Spain and Portugal top the list.
21 Jul 2025
Politics

Water industry review unlikely to spark required change, claims Feargal Sharkey

The campaigner accused water companies of treating customers with ‘contempt’.
21 Jul 2025
Business News

Calls for original high-speed rail line to be resurrected

Manufacturers say the move would free up capacity for rail freight on existing lines.
21 Jul 2025
Business News

Keir Starmer urged to intervene in Birmingham bin strike

The leader of the Fire Brigades Union says the Government cannot ‘stand by’ any longer.
21 Jul 2025
UK

Bournemouth named best beach as thousands plan summer trip to coast

It was followed by Bamburgh and Brighton in the top three in a survey by Travelodge.
20 Jul 2025
UK

Veolia takes legal action against Unite

Unite members are involved in a long running dispute over union recognition.
18 Jul 2025
Business News

Moves to ban ‘exploitative’ unpaid internships a step closer

The Government has launched a call for evidence into the practice.
17 Jul 2025
Business News

Moves to help bus drivers during heatwave

Unite warns that overheating bus cabs have become an increasing problem for bus drivers.
17 Jul 2025
Business News

Openreach plans to remove 100 tonnes of plastic from supply chain

The broadband giant is launching a range of new Optical Network Terminals with re-engineered casings made mainly from recycled plastic.
17 Jul 2025