88 m. ago Majorca and Ibiza holidays face disruption as Spanish workers threaten strike action

Popular holiday islands including Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca could face strikes in the hospitality sector just as the summer season gets underway

Events

11 h. ago Man Utd news: Marcus Rashford transfer labelled a ‘trap’ as contract dispute settled

Manchester United need to raise funds by selling unwanted players, like Marcus Rashford, before they can go shopping for new players in the summer transfer window

Politics

27 h. ago New Zealand Rugby and Ineos settle sponsorship contract dispute

NZR had launched legal action over missed paymentDetails of settlement to remain confidentialThe Manchester United co-owner Ineos and New Zealand Rugby have announced a settlement has been reached in their sponsorship contract dispute.In February NZR, the federation responsible for the All Blacks team, said it had launched legal action against Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos after accusing the chemicals firm of failing to pay the first 2025 instalment of a six-year deal. Ineos at the time said it had looked to “adjust” its sponsorship, with it having to implement “cost-saving measures” due the impact of “high energy costs and extreme carbon taxes” on its European businesses. Continue reading...

Politics

47 h. ago Lab workers balloted on strike action amid patient safety concerns

More than 40 staff in the microbiology department at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LCL) are expected to take part in the vote, according to Unite.

Events

49 h. ago Aberdeen City Council workers back strike action in dispute over contract changes

The council has proposed a pay freeze and reducing the working week from 37 to 35 hours for full-time workers.

Events

5 d. ago Union demands ‘fair pay offer’ after council workers signal strike action

The union said more than 92% of its members in local government in Scotland supported walkouts in a consultative ballot.

Economics

2 w. ago Jaguar Land Rover workers warned of ‘cartel’ amid potential strike action

Jaguar Land Rover Halewood workers face potential strike action as union leaders accuse suppliers of sidelining them in a major contract transition.

Events

4 w. ago Workers at Inver House Distillers in Airdrie voting on strike action after pay talks broke down

GMB Scotland union balloting workers as "managers refuse to reopen negotiations after a three per cent pay offer was rejected".

Society