Alan Jones
Business News
Almost 600,000 council jobs lost in a decade – union
Birmingham was the worst hit council, losing almost 27,000 workers, the GMB figures suggest.
By Alan Jones
22 Apr 2025
Business News
Hull Trains staff continue strike in dispute over sacking of driver
The company said on Friday there were minor alterations to its timetable, with most services operating as planned.
By Alan Jones
19 Apr 2025
Business News
Train drivers strike on Good Friday over sacked colleague
Members of Aslef at Hull Trains warned services will be disrupted during the one-day walkout.
By Alan Jones
18 Apr 2025
UK
Talks aimed at settling Birmingham bin strike adjourned without agreement
Members of Unite walked out on March 11 in a dispute over pay and jobs, leading to rubbish piling up in the streets.
By Alan Jones
16 Apr 2025
UK
Bin workers reject deal aimed at ending long-running strike in Birmingham
Hundreds of workers have been on all-out strike for a month, leading to rubbish piling up on the streets.
By Alan Jones
14 Apr 2025
Business News
British Steel appoints interim executives as efforts to secure future continue
The two appointments were signed off by the Business Secretary.
By Alan Jones
14 Apr 2025
Business News
Big Issue announces kids competition winner
A drawing by a 10-year-old will feature on the front page of the magazine this week.
By Alan Jones
14 Apr 2025
Business News
Talks continue to secure future of British Steel in Scunthorpe
The Business Secretary has held meetings with the Chinese owner.
By Alan Jones
9 Apr 2025
Politics
Talks to resolve Birmingham bin workers strike ‘productive’
Members of Unite in Birmingham are on all out strike in a dispute over pay and jobs.
By Alan Jones
8 Apr 2025
Business News
‘Disconnect’ between jobseekers and employers on conditions
Researchers have revealed what jobseekers would like from a potential employer.
By Alan Jones
7 Apr 2025
Business News
‘Ambassadors’ named in Big Issue’s drive against homelessness and poverty
Five champions have been recruited by the campaigning magazine.
By Alan Jones
7 Apr 2025
Business News
Patients not receiving ‘timely care’ in hospital, ambulance workers say
Unison said a survey of almost 600 ambulance staff across the UK painted a ‘grim picture’.
By Alan Jones
6 Apr 2025
Business News
Minister visits Birmingham amid calls for Government to intervene in bin strike
Local government minister Jim McMahon will meet council chiefs in an effort to end the strike, which has seen tonnes of rubbish piling up.
By Alan Jones
3 Apr 2025
Business News
Union calls on Government to intervene in bin strike
Members of Unite in Birmingham launched an all-out strike last month in a dispute over pay and jobs.
By Alan Jones
3 Apr 2025
Business News
Advertised job vacancies down 15% since budget – study
Businesses had cut back on hiring in anticipation of higher costs, the research suggested.
By Alan Jones
2 Apr 2025
UK
Minimum wage increases for millions as business taxes rise
The Government said more than three million workers across the country will benefit from the statutory increase.
By Alan Jones
1 Apr 2025
Business News
Millions of workers to receive pay rise on April 1
Minimum wage rates will increase, described as a ‘significant step’ by the Chancellor.
By Alan Jones
30 Mar 2025
Business News
Union highlights claims of staff shortages at railway ticket offices
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT ) said there was understaffing at a number of stations on the West Coast mainline served by Avanti.
By Alan Jones
29 Mar 2025
Business News
Government urged to nationalise British Steel if deal cannot be reached
The company has reportedly rejected a £500 million Government offer to help its transition.
By Alan Jones
28 Mar 2025
Business News
Car production falls for 12th month in a row
The SMMT called Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s spring statement a ‘missed opportunity’.
By Alan Jones
27 Mar 2025
UK
Fresh talks aimed at resolving Birmingham bin strike
Members of Unite in Birmingham are on all out strike over pay.
By Alan Jones
27 Mar 2025