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
Business News
Sale of Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media agreed
The deal follows a 48-hour strike this week by journalists on the Observer and the Guardian in protest at the sale.
By Alan Jones
6 Dec 2024
UK
Sale of Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media agreed
The Sunday newspaper will be sold to Tortoise Media
By Alan Jones
6 Dec 2024
Business News
Southern Western Railways service first to transfer into public ownership
The Government’s announcement will see services across southern England and East Anglia come back into public control by autumn 2025.
By Alan Jones
4 Dec 2024
Business News
US ambassador praises charity founded by Gordon Brown
There are now five Multibank charity centres across Britain, which have distributed five million products to half a million families.
By Alan Jones
2 Dec 2024
Celebrity News
Special Big Issue edition on sellers and their dogs
Vendors and their dogs are said to have a close bond.
By Alan Jones
2 Dec 2024
UK
BAE Systems to recruit more than 2,400 apprentices and graduates in 2025
The plans will boost the number of people in training with the defence giant to 6.500 – 15% of its UK workforce.
By Alan Jones
2 Dec 2024
Business News
Rail union claims ‘substantial victory’ in London Underground pay dispute
The RMT said it has accepted a pay offer and ‘notable improvements’ in terms and conditions.
By Alan Jones
27 Nov 2024
UK
Increasing use of AI by manufacturers, study suggests
Automation is driving ‘dramatic change’ in the sector, says Make UK.
By Alan Jones
25 Nov 2024
Business News
Christmas hiring boost for jobs market – report
There are two jobseekers for every vacancy, according to Adzuna.
By Alan Jones
25 Nov 2024
Business News
Upgrade to Openreach ultrafast full fibre broadband ‘could deliver £66bn boost’
Openreach’s new full fibre network is available to more than 16 million homes and businesses across the UK.
By Alan Jones
25 Nov 2024
Business News
Warning as figures show rise in young people not in education, jobs or training
The TUC says young people are paying the price of the Conservative Party’s ‘toxic economic legacy’.
By Alan Jones
21 Nov 2024
Health
Hospitals delaying advertising for radiographers – report
The delay is aimed at saving money, claims trade union.
By Alan Jones
21 Nov 2024
UK
Guardian journalists to strike over planned sale of Observer newspaper
Members of the NUJ will stage two 48-hour walkouts next month
By Alan Jones
21 Nov 2024
Business News
Big Issue vendors offered devices to sell magazines through contactless payment
A partnership with giffgaff is expected to increase sales.
By Alan Jones
21 Nov 2024
Business News
Royal Mail issues stamps to mark 150th anniversary of Churchill’s birth
They include some of his most memorable quotes from articles, books, letters and speeches.
By Alan Jones
20 Nov 2024
Transport
Rail infrastructure workers stage 24-hour strike in London
The RMT says the industrial action will affect infrastructure repairs and maintenance on the Elizabeth Line rather than hit services
By Alan Jones
16 Nov 2024
Business News
Fund will help steelworkers affected by job losses
It follows recent cuts at the Tata site in Port Talbot, Wales.
By Alan Jones
15 Nov 2024
Business News
BAE Systems announces plans for new artillery facility
The facility will create 50 high-skilled jobs.
By Alan Jones
15 Nov 2024