34 h. ago Far right hate and 'poison is infecting British schools, hospitals and prisons'

In an exclusive interview with The Mirror, the new boss of the Trade Union Congress, which represents 5.5 million workers, warns of the rise of the 'poisonous' far right

Events

61 h. ago Allied Pharmacies acquires another 68 branches of troubled Jhoots Pharmacy

Trade unions and MPs are among those to have raised concerns about operational problems at Jhoots and allegations of unpaid staff wages.

Events

3 d. ago Boss of Labour's biggest trade union donor says it's 'inevitable' Keir Starmer will be replaced as leader in scathing attack on 'failing' PM

Sharon Graham, the general secretary of Unite, delivered a scathing attack on the 'failing' Prime Minister as she warned Britain had been left 'rudderless'.

Events

6 d. ago Union boss piles pressure on Starmer to rejoin EU customs union as he calls for 'closest possible economic and political relationship' with Euro bloc

Paul Nowak, the leader of the Trades Union Congressand the most senior trade unionist in the UK, said the government should look at 'every possible' opportunity for relations with the EU.

Economics

6 d. ago Katie Price responds to rumours she's split from JJ Slater with Boxing Day post

Former glamour model Katie Price has been forced to respond to rumours she and Married at First Sight star JJ Slater have split, after her turbulent relationship history sparked questions

Politics

7 d. ago Trade union members turning to Farage because of failure to tackle cost of living, Starmer warned

The warning from TUC general secretary Paul Nowak comes as new polling shows one in five adults are skipping meals because of financial problems

Events

1 week ago 'Shut stores on Boxing Day and January 1 to give workers a break', union says

Trade union Usdaw made the call after a survey of its members in Scotland found 98 per cent support stores being shut on December 26 and January 1.

Politics

2 w. ago Metropolitan Police call centre staff to go on strike on New Year's Eve in row over pay

Trade union Unite said 175 of its members were expected to walk out on one of the busiest days of the year, in a 25-hour-long protest.

Events

3 w. ago Top nurse leader warns super flu ‘could soon overwhelm A&Es’

Boss of Britain’s nursing trade union warns NHS nurses are 'deeply worried how they will maintain the safety and dignity of patients’ amid super flu surge

Events

3 w. ago A major strike in Portugal is expected to bring widespread disruption

A strike called by Portugal’s two main trade union confederations is expected to cause severe flight and rail disruptions, shutter many government services, and force the cancellation of medical appointments and classes Thursday

Events

3 w. ago Return to EU customs union would ‘unravel’ UK trade deals, Starmer warns

British prime minister delivers his strongest rejection yet of calls to rejoin bloc

Events

3 w. ago Glasgow VUE cinema staff to strike over Christmas season in wage row

The Unite trade union are organising strike action at one on of Scotland's busiest cinema complexes in support of the Real Living wage and union recognition.

Events

3 w. ago What will it take for UK to rejoin customs union after rebel Labour MPs back Commons Brexit vote?

A new bill calls for the UK to open talks with the EU – here are the facts

Politics

3 w. ago Labour minister mocks threat by party's largest trade union paymaster to sever ties saying it happens 'every few months' and 'we would survive'

Senior officials at Unite are reportedly discussing whether to call an emergency vote to formally disaffiliate from the Labour Party.

Politics

3 w. ago Labour's largest trade union paymasters 'move closer' to historic split from party

Senior officials at Unite are reportedly discussing whether to call an emergency vote to formally disaffiliate from the Labour Party in a move that would strike a major blow for the PM.

Politics