New Royal Mail strike dates loom if last ditch talks on pay and change fail
The union representing Royal Mail’s frontline staff is on the verge on announcing new strike dates, Sky News understands, should…
Unions say Illegal Migration Bill is a ‘gift to dodgy employers’
Correspondent unions say the Government’s Illegal Migration Bill is a gift to “dodgy employers”. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) said…
Fury as firm behind P&O sackings given major freeport role
A decision to “reward” the company behind the sacking of nearly 800 ferry workers without notice has been met with…
Government ‘acts like Boys From The Blackstuff’s Yosser Hughes over strikes law’
The UK Government has been accused at Westminster of acting like Yosser Hughes over a strikes law. Former TUC president…
‘Absolutely nothing’ done to boost workers’ rights a year on from P&O sackings, say unions
Unions have accused the government of doing “absolutely nothing” to strengthen workers’ protections a year after the sackings of nearly…
Households on prepayment meters will not pay more than those on direct debits, chancellor to promise
Households on prepayment meters will no longer pay more for their energy than those on direct debits, the chancellor is…
Budget to encourage over-50s, disabled and benefits claimants back into work
Measures to boost workforce participation will target the over-50s, the long-term sick and disabled, and benefits claimants in the Chancellor’s…
Chancellor resists calls for public sector pay boost despite budget surplus
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt appeared to rebuff hopes of any spending largesse or the possibility of improved public sector pay next…
Jeremy Hunt STILL won’t cut taxes next month despite surprise windfall
JEREMY Hunt was today handed a £31BILLION pre-Budget windfall after duff forecasts were proved wrong by soaring tax takes. The…
Chancellor faces calls for bigger public sector pay after January budget surplus
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is facing pressure to improve public sector pay rises for workers next month after official figures showed…
Independent inquiry into TSSA union uncovers series of ‘appalling incidents’
An independent inquiry into allegations of sexual harassment and bullying in a trade union has uncovered a series of “appalling…
Anger as Shell profits rocket to ‘obscene’ 115-year high
Shell has recorded the highest profit in its 115-year history as it benefited from soaring energy prices, fuelling anger over…