YOU WONT BELIEVE: 16 - What They Never Told You

RMT slams former Cabinet secretary for 'disingenuous' tweet about strike action

THE RMT has called out a former Cabinet minister for a “disingenuous” tweet about the pay offer put to rail workers.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 3, 2023

‘Last thing’ NHS needs is strikes, warns health chief

NHS Federation chief executive Matthew Taylor urged the Government to talk to the unions demanding a pay rise.

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023

Mick Lynch: ‘I’ll leave train strikes picket line and meet Mark Harper now if he wants’

RMT boss makes remark as 40,000 union members begin first of two 48-hour walkouts this week

Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2023

Government explains new Covid travel rules and what happens if you test positive

The new rules come into force on Thursday

Wales Online · Jan 3, 2023

Rail strikes: Minister tells RMT to ‘hammer out a deal’

Around half of Britain’s railway lines are closed and only a fifth of services are running as thousands of workers stage industrial action.

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023

Union accuses government of blocking talks as another week of rail strikes begins

‘The government’s going to continue to work really hard to try and help bring the two sides together to get this resolved,’ says transport secretary Mark Harper

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023

Train passengers face biggest fares rise in 11 years

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said the 5.9% cap is ‘well below inflation’.

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022

Virgin Orbit finally granted licence for delayed UK space launch from Cornwall

The launch was due to happen in December but will now take place after Christmas

Birmingham Post · Dec 21, 2022

Major boost for plane passengers as UK airports to ease 100ml liquids allowance rule

Industry bodies welcome the move, which will come 18 years after tough restrictions were slapped on travellers in the wake of 'liquid bombs' plot to blow up airliners over the Atlantic

Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022

Minister claims it is ‘up to the unions’ if northern train services improve

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said he wants to end rest-day working on the railways.

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022