Union calls for robust review of OBR over fears it holds back economic growth
TUC will urge John Healey to order ‘root and branch’ assessment of watchdog amid claims its forecasts downplay invest...
Burnham urged to tackle cost of living crisis by urging Trump to end Iran war
Trade unions say UK prime minister must begin by revoking permission for US to use RAF bases for airstrikes in GulfTr...
Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as workers push for recognition
GMB says that as a top-rated ethical company, UK’s largest energy firm should welcome involvement of unionsWorkers ar...
Staff at V&A site in London vote to strike over toilet and water breaks
Union calling for two paid breaks a day in what it says is punishing schedule for Storehouse ‘order an object’ worker...
V&A workers hold ballot to strike over pay and heatwave conditions
Union calls for museum to become accredited London living wage employer and let staff carry water during shiftsWorker...
Burnham urged to award £2.4bn military satellite contract to Airbus over US rival
Unite union leader says giving Skynet 6 WSS contract to Lockheed Martin would be a ‘massive mistake’Business live – l...
Intercity rail passengers face summer disruption amid slashed services and strike votes
East Midlands Railway cancels trains on Midland mainline, as drivers on LNER and Avanti West Coast ballotIntercity ra...
Sadiq Khan backs calls for maximum workplace temperature in UK
Repeated heatwaves, driven by climate crisis, have raised need for guidance as workers struggle to cope Mayor of Lond...
Green MP Hannah Spencer to introduce bill on maximum workplace temperatures
Byelection winner says heatwaves are causing ‘absolute chaos’ and workers need protection from unsafe conditionsThe G...
Unions in Europe press for new worker protections to counter heat stress
Climate crisis prompts calls for workplace temperature limits and rights to heat breaks and adjusted working hoursAs ...
Bankers and unions set for clash over possible Burnham tax raid on UK banks
City bosses say move would be economically disastrous, but union leaders urge likely new PM to ignore ‘vested interes...
Listen to manufacturers and unions: high electricity prices are killing industry | Nils Pratley
Make UK and TUC are right – ministers need a proper strategy to cut energy costs before there are more closuresBritai...
UK poised to water down 2030 EV sales targets after industry and union pressure
Keir Starmer ready to overrule Ed Miliband after warnings that manufacturers would be penalised and jobs put at riskT...
Unions attack ‘year-long delay’ for Tata Steel furnace’s grid connection in south Wales
Government urged to help speed up vital industrial project amid growing alarm over National Grid delaysTrade unions h...
London braces for second day of Tube strike disruption
TfL says 60% of drivers worked on first day of stoppage as RMT confirms second day of action will go aheadA London Un...
City & Guilds faces legal and industrial action over plans to cut hundreds of jobs
New crisis at former vocational charity involves alleged withholding of data and breaching redundancy lawsCity & ...
Zero-hours contracts: ministers’ detailed plans for ban criticised by firms and unions
UK government says it would prefer workers to be guaranteed between eight and 20 hours a week based on regular hoursB...
London tube strike to go ahead after 11th-hour talks fail to find resolution
About half of drivers will take action on Tuesday as RMT blames TfL’s ‘refusal to engage meaningfully’ Strikes on the...