Alan Jones
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
UK
Rail workers’ union leader Mick Lynch announces retirement
Mr Lynch said he was incredibly proud to have served the RMT both as a rank-and-file member and an elected officer.
By Alan Jones
9 Jan 2025
Business News
Rail services face disruption as train managers strike
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) at Avanti West Coast will launch a series of Sunday walkouts.
By Alan Jones
9 Jan 2025
Business News
3,500 electric vehicles ordered by BT
The purchase is the UK’s largest ever commercial electric vehicle fleet order, said the telecoms giant.
By Alan Jones
9 Jan 2025
Business News
Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers accept improved pay offer
The agreement ends a long-running dispute.
By Alan Jones
8 Jan 2025
Business News
Anti-child hygiene poverty charity steps up campaign
Former PM Gordon Brown founded The Multibank.
By Alan Jones
6 Jan 2025
Transport
Euston trains disrupted as rail firm managers go on strike
Rail firm said passengers travelling on Thursday should plan ahead, expect disruption and check the details of their last train home
By Alan Jones
2 Jan 2025
Business News
Co-op to open dozens of new stores in 2025
Scores of existing stores will also be refurbished, the company has announced.
By Alan Jones
2 Jan 2025
Business News
New Year’s Eve travel disrupted as Avanti West Coast train managers strike
The rail operator has a ‘significantly reduced’ timetable in place on Tuesday and Thursday.
By Alan Jones
31 Dec 2024
Business News
Passengers warned of disruption as Avanti West Coast train managers strike
Members of the RMT union at Avanti West Coast will walk out on New Year’s Eve and January 2 in a dispute over rest day working.
By Alan Jones
30 Dec 2024
Business News
TUC leader calls for ‘year of delivery’ for workers
Paul Nowak said families want ‘to see material improvements in their day-to-day lives’.
By Alan Jones
28 Dec 2024
Business News
Car production fell by almost a third in November – industry body
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said 64,216 cars rolled off factory lines, 27,711 fewer than in November last year.
By Alan Jones
20 Dec 2024
Business News
More funds to support steel workers and businesses
Government doubles money to help Port Talbot workers and supply chain.
By Alan Jones
19 Dec 2024
Politics
Workers on Avanti West Coast to stage series of strikes
The RMT said its members working as train managers will strike on New Year’s Eve, January 2 and Sundays between January 12 and May 25.
By Alan Jones
17 Dec 2024
Business News
Student nurses could drop out of courses amid financial pressures, RCN warns
Tens of thousands could leave before graduating by 2029, research suggests
By Alan Jones
16 Dec 2024
Business News
Prime Minister writes message for Christmas edition of the Big Issue
Sir Keir Starmer said too many people will be on the sharp end of the country’s ‘broken’ housing system this Christmas.
By Alan Jones
16 Dec 2024
Celebrity News
Leona Lewis and Calum Scott cover Supertramp song for charity
They have recorded a version of Give A Little Bit in aid of Multibank.
By Alan Jones
13 Dec 2024
UK
Avanti West Coast workers’ strike plans suspended
Train managers were due to walk out on December 22, 23 and 29.
By Alan Jones
13 Dec 2024
Business News
Royal Mail launches lockers to cater for growth in online shopping
The first 250 lockers will be in place in early 2025.
By Alan Jones
12 Dec 2024
Business News
Avanti West Coast train managers to strike in dispute over rest day working
Union members voted overwhelmingly against the company’s proposals.
By Alan Jones
10 Dec 2024
Business News
Shoppers urged to support smaller businesses
Small Business Saturday could provide a ‘lifeline’ for smaller companies, say campaigners.
By Alan Jones
7 Dec 2024