6 h. ago Glasgow airport strike to go ahead in July while bosses aim to ‘minimise disruption’

Unite union claims management is ‘spoiling for a fight’, while walkout by ground handlers is threatened

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8 h. ago Union sets date for Glasgow Airport strike action this month

The 48-hour walkout could cause disruption to holidaymakers.

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9 h. ago Holidaymakers face summer travel chaos as Glasgow Airport strikes confirmed this month

Ambassadors, airside support officers, engineers and managers are set to walk out for two days later this month.

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17 h. ago Summer strikes to hit Glasgow Airport as around 100 workers to take industrial action

Workers set to strike include airport ambassadors, airside support officers, engineers and managers.

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24 h. ago The best hotels close to Glasgow airport, for ease, convenience and free airport shuttles

Jetting in or out of Scotland’s second city? Here are the best places to rest your bones

Society

32 h. ago Wes Streeting issues fresh warning after doctors announce major strike action

Wes Streeting tried to reassure worried patients after the band of medics - previously known as junior doctors - yesterday said they will strike for five days from July 25

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53 h. ago Resident doctors plunge NHS into chaos as they announce five days of strikes in July

Thousands of resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, to walk out in pay row after Government refuse to negotiate further

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54 h. ago Resident doctors announce five July strike dates after Government refuses to negotiate on pay

NHS to be plunged into chaos as thousands of resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, walk out in pay row

Politics

54 h. ago This is how early you should get to Glasgow Airport before your flight

Being at the airport in plenty of time will make sure your holiday gets off to a stress free start.

Transport

3 d. ago Open organisers poised to move tee times amid concerns of loyalist parade disruption

More than 2,000 participants expected on 19 July march‘We are working on plans,’ R&A spokesperson saysThe R&A is considering a plan to start the third round at this month’s Open Championship early to minimise disruption from a planned loyalist parade in Portrush. More than 60 bands and 2,000 participants are expected to begin their march through the streets of the town shortly after thousands of spectators would be leaving the sold-out Royal Portrush if organisers stuck to typical tee times.The R&A has been concerned for some time about the logistical challenges associated with the simultaneous events on Saturday week. Significant congestion for people leaving the course, or thousands choosing to depart early to avoid this, have been uppermost in the thoughts of the major’s organisers. It was reported last month that the Portrush Sons of Ulster, who organise the parade, voted against rearranging their march after a request from the R&A. The third round of the Open wo...

Politics

3 d. ago Trade union vows to "ground planes" at Glasgow Airport if pay deals not agreed

An estimated 450 employees across three companies are, with the support of Unite, fighting for better pay and conditions.

Economics

4 d. ago This Day in History on July 7: 2005 Bombings Strike London Public Transport

This Day in History on July 7: 2005 Bombings Strike London Public Transport  RiverBender.com

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5 d. ago Airport staff 'get bonuses for catching easyJet passengers with oversized bags'

A revealing email was sent to employees of Swissport, which runs passenger airport gates across Belfast, Birmingham, Glasgow, Jersey, Liverpool, and Newcastle

Politics

7 d. ago LL Cool J says he won't perform at Philadelphia's July Fourth festival in support of workers strike

Rapper LL Cool J says he will not perform at a Fourth of July festival in Philadelphia in support of a strike by nearly 10,000 city workers in Philadelphia

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7 d. ago LL Cool J refuses to perform at Philadelphia’s 4th of July concert until workers’ strike ends

Nearly 10,000 city workers are on strike to demand better pay

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7 d. ago Glasgow airport threatened by ‘significant’ summer strike action

Unite’s warning comes as French air-traffic controller scuppered the travel plans of 40,000 Ryanair passengers

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7 d. ago Glasgow Airport strike may have significant impact we are keen to avoid – union

Unite industrial officer Pat McIlvogue said Glasgow Airport Ltd are refusing to meet with the union.

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9 d. ago Spanish police investigate Catalan wildfire deaths as extreme temperatures grip Europe – live updates

Two victims believed to be farm workers who were trapped by the flames as they tried to reach their vehiclesPolitical cowardice hindering Europe’s climate effortsIn other high stake talks, EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič will be in Washington today in another attempt to strike a tariff deal with the US before the 9 July deadline next week.Our Brussels correspondent Jennifer Rankin takes a look at the EU’s longest-serving commissioner, who has built up a reputation as a reliable and trustworthy fixer. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Three die in Spain as extreme temperatures grip Europe – live updates

Two people killed in Catalan wildfires and a child reportedly succumbs to heatstroke in a car in the regionPolitical cowardice hindering Europe’s climate effortsIn other high stake talks, EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič will be in Washington today in another attempt to strike a tariff deal with the US before the 9 July deadline next week.Our Brussels correspondent Jennifer Rankin takes a look at the EU’s longest-serving commissioner, who has built up a reputation as a reliable and trustworthy fixer. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Loose Women star takes aim at 'rubbish' show as she tells bosses 'this is not what people want'

Carol McGiffin has not held back as she spoke about the budget cuts that are forcing changes to the channel

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