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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
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.
By
Alan Jones
22 Aug 2025
Business News
TUC in call for gender equality over pensions
The Government has revived the Pension Commission.
By
Alan Jones
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.
By
Alan Jones
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.
By
Alan Jones
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.
By
Alan Jones
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.
By
Alan Jones
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.
By
Alan Jones
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.
By
Alan Jones
13 Aug 2025
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.
By
Alan Jones
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.
By
Alan Jones
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’.
By
Alan Jones
24 Jul 2025
UK
Most popular destinations for UK holidaymakers named
Resorts in Spain and Portugal top the list.
By
Alan Jones
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’.
By
Alan Jones
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.
By
Alan Jones
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.
By
Alan Jones
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.
By
Alan Jones
20 Jul 2025
UK
Veolia takes legal action against Unite
Unite members are involved in a long running dispute over union recognition.
By
Alan Jones
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.
By
Alan Jones
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.
By
Alan Jones
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.
By
Alan Jones
17 Jul 2025
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