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Birmingham bin strike: Public health warning as rodents ‘feast’ on rotting trash

Experts warn public health risks are mounting as the rubbish piles up

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2025

Rats and other rodents posing ‘huge’ public health risk amid ongoing bin strike

The National Pest Technicians Association is urging residents in Birmingham to protect themselves from disease.

Evening Standard · Mar 15, 2025

Second union announces strike at Scottish Water as pay talks break down

Around 500 members of Unite will join GMB members in a walkout later this month.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025

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Second union joins Scottish Water staff strike amid pay dispute

SCOTTISH Water has been accused of “watering down” pay offer as a second union confirmed it is taking strike action ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2025

Dundee university existence at risk without Scottish Government action, union urges

THE University of Dundee's existence is at risk unless urgent government action is taken, a union has urged ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 12, 2025

Ambulance workers vote for industrial action over proposed policy ‘bandage’

The move comes after a proposed new shift system was to be piloted in the South Eastern Trust area.

Evening Standard · Mar 11, 2025

Bin strike begins in Birmingham as workers and council trade accusations

Rubbish piles up as all-out strike follows smaller actions since January over scrapping of some roles

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2025

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Council refuse workers begin indefinite strike amid row over jobs and pay

The Unite union has warned disruption caused by bin strikes could stretch into the summer months.

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025

Hundreds of staff begin strike at Scottish university amid pensions dispute

Hundreds of staff at a Scottish university have started a two-week strike in a dispute over pension ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 10, 2025

British defence jobs and skills will keep us safe, says the PM. So he’d better buy the UK’s jet, not the US one

Why purchase American-made F-35 jets instead of upgraded T5 Typhoons? Surely that would make a mockery of all he promised, says Sharon Graham, general secretary of the union Unite

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2025

Strikes by marine workers at Scottish Royal Navy bases suspended

STRIKES by marine workers at Scottish Royal Navy bases have been suspended following talks with the Ministry of Defence.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2025

Strikes by marine workers at Navy bases suspended

Unite the Union will now be involved in consultations on a new contract between Serco Marine and the MoD.

Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2025

Coca-Cola removed from Glasgow cinema following boycott from staff over Israel ties

Coca-Cola products will no longer be served at the Glasgow Film Theatre following a boycott from the cinema’s staff over the brand's links with…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2025

Winter Fuel Payment Cuts Make Brits Choose Between 'Heating Our Homes Or Eating'

Cuts to winter fuel payments in Northern Ireland have sparked widespread protests and legal challenges, as pensioners face choices between heating and eating.

International Business Times UK · Feb 28, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Feb 27, 2025

Scottish Royal Navy tugboat crews to strike over contract dispute

ROYAL Navy tugboat and marine services crews based in Scotland are set to take strike action in March in a dispute over proposed contract changes.

Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2025

Royal Navy tugboat crews to walk out in contract dispute

Unite said 300 of its members at Devonport, Portsmouth, Faslane, Great Harbour Greenock and Kyle of Lochalsh will take industrial action in March.

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025

Heathrow Airport strike threat as passenger assistance workers vote on walkout

Passenger assistance workers at Heathrow are demanding pay parity with Gatwick

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

A ‘culture of fear’ has turned Man Utd into a tragedy – and Sir Jim Ratcliffe is the latest culprit

COMMENT: The British billionaire has overseen another round of redundancies at Old Trafford and is at risk, as Miguel Delaney argues, of prioritising financial gain over Manchester United’s infrastructure, legacy and culture

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The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2025

'Only the first step': SNP respond to Keir Starmer's £200 million Grangemouth fund

THE SNP have responded to Keir Starmer’s headline announcement that the UK Government will provide £200 million in funding for the future of…

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025

Keir Starmer pledges £200m for Grangemouth oil refinery site

Unions have accused UK government of failing to act quickly enough to save jobs, but Labour says it took time to build credible proposal

Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2025

Starmer told that £200 million for Grangemouth must be ‘used correctly’

Roz Foyer, of the Scottish Trades Union Congress, said if the money is to be ‘transformative’ it must be ‘used correctly’.

Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2025

Pro-Palestinian protesters hold demo outside Scottish Labour conference

Activists dressed in black veils pushed prams and held pictures of some of the children killed by Israel during its war against Hamas.

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025

Grangemouth protesters lay 400 hard hats outside Scottish Labour conference

Labour was told to do more to save the hundreds of jobs at risk in Falkirk or face the consequences at the 2026 Holyrood elections.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2025

Labour 'working in China's interest, not Scotland's' on Grangemouth, says Unite head

LABOUR are working in the Chinese national interest – not the UK or Scotland’s – by failing to step in and save jobs at Grangemouth, a top…

Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2025

University support staff to strike for fortnight over ‘shameful’ pension changes

Unite Scotland said University of Strathclyde bosses are attempting to access a pension surplus of almost £100 million.

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