The reasons why ‘burned out’ 999 call handlers are leaving NHS More than half a million days were lost to call handler illness in the three years from April 2021 The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
NHS call handlers quitting over stress amid ‘relentless exposure to trauma’ High numbers of staff leaving because of high pressure, lack of support, verbal abuse, long shifts and low pay, union says The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025
NHS 999 staff quitting and suffering burnout over ‘pressure’ of calls – research New figures obtained by Unison showed high turnover rates among call handlers. The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025
Councils ‘way short’ of planning officers to tackle housing crisis, Unison warns Without sufficient planning officers, many will struggle to get much-needed homes because of planning approval delays, Unison said. Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2025
Council workers to be balloted on new pay offer amid threat of strikes Unison has recommended local government workers accept the deal, which amounts to a 4% rise this year and 3.5% next year. The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025
Union urges for ministers to help with Scottish Water pay dispute GMB Scotland and other unions will strike from Monday for seven consecutive days at Scottish Water. Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025
Scottish Water staff plan seven-day strike after pay offer rejected Unions said they are acting to demand a ‘fair deal’. Evening Standard · May 30, 2025
Why are doctors threatening strike action over a 4% pay rise? Ministers previously said they could only afford a rise of 2.8 per cent in 2025-26 The Independent UK · May 23, 2025
‘Declining’ is the most common word associated with Britain, damning poll shows Exclusive: Seven in 10 voters feel ignored by politicians, fuelling the rise of Reform UK, a report by an influential group of Labour backers warns The Independent UK · May 23, 2025
Scotland’s largest NHS union accepts 8% pay increase Unison said the Government must now act to ensure the wage hike gets into pay packets ‘as soon as possible’. Evening Standard · May 15, 2025
Care workers to strike for first time in decade in dispute over pay Unison said a walkout over five days in different regions will begin in East Renfrewshire on May 29. Evening Standard · May 14, 2025
Labour in Turmoil as Major Union Explodes Over Controversial Migration Crackdown A senior UNISON boss has hit out at Labour’s upcoming Immigration White Paper, accusing the party of using “hostile language” The Fashion Central · May 13, 2025
‘Things could fall over’: businesses and public services on Starmer’s immigration crackdown Social care, hospitality, health, universities and construction sectors raise questions over impact of plan The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025
Care homes will close thanks to Starmer’s immigration crackdown, providers warn Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced the closure of the care worker visa for overseas recruitment as part of the government's immigration reforms The Independent UK · May 12, 2025
The Independent UK · May 12, 2025 The key points of Keir Starmer’s White Paper on immigration The Independent takes a look at all the measures the PM has unveiled as part of his mission to slash migration
The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2025 English test among range of Labour measures to control immigration Keir Starmer says system ‘will be tightened up’ in all areas, following sharp rise in support for Reform UK in elections
The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2025 Labour axing care worker visa will put services at risk, say unions and care leaders White paper proposes banning new recruitment from abroad despite care sector relying heavily on foreign workers
Evening Standard · May 11, 2025 Industry and union attack plans to ban overseas care worker recruitment Care England has labelled the change a ‘crushing blow to an already fragile sector’.
The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2025 Unison chief tells staff at Reform-controlled councils to join union Nigel Farage warns employees working on diversity or climate change initiatives to seek ‘alternative careers’
The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025 NHS staff levels ‘alarmingly low’ on wards, study finds Workers anonymously reported their experiences after their shifts and reported alarming problems
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2025 Scottish Water staff to strike for two days as pay standoff continues Emergency repairs and quality checks for 5m people in Scotland will not be done on Tuesday and Wednesday, union says
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2025 Disruption warning as Scottish Water staff begin two-day strike at midnight Workers will walk out on Tuesday and Wednesday amid an ongoing dispute over pay.
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025 More problems for Farage as Andrea Jenkyns faces bid to disqualify her from mayoral election A council in Lincolnshire will hold a hearing next week to decide if Andrea Jenkyns is eligble to stand as mayor for the county amid allegations that she does not live there
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025 Council workers to be balloted in ‘biggest vote on strike action in years’ Local authority staff could stage industrial action amid a dispute over a 3% pay offer described by Unison as ‘pitiful’.
Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025 Streeting ‘genuinely sorry’ for ‘fear and anxiety’ caused by puberty blocker ban The Health Secretary was met with anti-privatisation and pro-trans protesters at the Unison National Healthcare Service Group Conference in Liverpool.