Alan Jones
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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
Music
Welsh National Opera chorus members vote to strike in row over jobs and pay
Equity said WNO chorus members are facing at least a 15% cut to their pay.
By Alan Jones
5 Sept 2024
Business News
TUC calls for commission to repair ‘broken’ public services
Public services were ‘cut to the bone’ under the Conservatives – TUC general secretary.
By Alan Jones
5 Sept 2024
UK
Amazon announces pay rise for its operational employees
The increase will benefit thousands of workers across the UK, said the company.
By Alan Jones
4 Sept 2024
UK
Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers to take strike action in pay dispute
The walkout, the fifth by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union since the row flared, coincides with Merchant Navy Day.
By Alan Jones
2 Sept 2024
Business News
Olympics spurs interest in bikes – report
Halfords reports that its bike website was visited over half a million times during the Paris games.
By Alan Jones
2 Sept 2024
London31 Aug 2024
Border Force staff at Heathrow Airport launch four-day strike
Around 650 workers walked out on Saturday and will refuse to work overtime
UK
Council workers face industrial action ballot after pay offer rejected
The workers include refuse collection, housing workers and care staff, Unite said.
By Alan Jones
30 Aug 2024
Business News
Car production down by more than 14% in July, says SMMT
Companies were gearing up for new models last month and temporary supply chain constraints restricted output.
By Alan Jones
29 Aug 2024
Business News
One in two LGBT+ people say they are bullied or harassed at work – survey
More than a quarter of respondents said they had homophobic, biphobic or transphobic remarks directed at them or made in their presence.
By Alan Jones
28 Aug 2024
Business News
Co-op spearheading scheme investing in 600 apprenticeships in early years sector
The retail giant is a member of The Royal Foundation’s Business Taskforce for Early Childhood.
By Alan Jones
20 Aug 2024
Business News
RMT in talks to push for pay rises for rail workers and seafarers
The union will have meetings with the Department for Transport, Network Rail and the Ministry of Defence.
By Alan Jones
20 Aug 2024
Business News
LNER drivers to stage weekend strikes
The action is separate from the long-running row over pay.
By Alan Jones
16 Aug 2024
Business News
Pay offer for train drivers ‘will prevent strikes’, minister says
Aslef and the Government have hailed the offer as a major breakthrough but the Tories say Labour has ‘caved to the unions’.
By Alan Jones
15 Aug 2024
UK
ONS staff to escalate industrial action in dispute over office working
The Public and Commercial Services Union said that the industrial action is to oppose mandatory attendance in the office.
By Alan Jones
14 Aug 2024
Business News
Talks continue over train drivers’ pay dispute
Leaders of the Aslef union are due to meet officials at the Department for Transport.
By Alan Jones
14 Aug 2024
Business News
Amazon opens new fulfilment centre in Leeds
More than 2,000 jobs will be created in the coming months at the Leeds site.
By Alan Jones
14 Aug 2024
Business News
New stamps marking the history of the Tower of London
Stamps include images of the tower and famous prisoners.
By Alan Jones
8 Aug 2024
Business News
Cabin crew recruitment drive launched by easyJet
The airline is targeting potential new staff including people over the age of 50.
By Alan Jones
8 Aug 2024
Business News
Government confirms it will repeal minimum levels of service Act
The controversial legislation was brought in by the Tory government in 2023 in response to a wave of industrial action across the UK.
By Alan Jones
6 Aug 2024
Business News
Uber expands partnership with GMB union
Uber Eats drivers across the UK are now able for representation.
By Alan Jones
1 Aug 2024