2 h. ago Resident doctors to vote on strike action in pay row with Scottish Government

BMA Scotland claimed ministers have ‘shamefully reneged on the deal we agreed in 2023’.

Politics

3 h. ago Universities have made cuts ‘equivalent to 15,000 jobs in last year’ – union

The UCU is set to ballot members over strike action.

Politics

14 h. ago Hamas and Israel prepare to implement ceasefire as Netanyahu says deal approved by government

Israel’s government ratified the ceasefire and hostage deal on Friday, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hoursIsraelis and Palestinians celebrated on Thursday night as Hamas and Israel’s government began preparations to implement a ceasefire deal that promises a durable end to a bloody two-year conflict that has killed tens of thousands, destabilised much of the Middle East and prompted protests around the world.In Gaza, there was joy but much anxiety. Many expressed the fear that the new deal would collapse, bringing more suffering to the devastated territory. Though crowds gathered in some places to dance and sing, in many places witnesses reported muted reaction amid loud overflights by warplanes and drones. Continue reading...

Politics

22 h. ago Are NHS workers about to strike? Junior doctors express concerns about job shortages

Thousands of junior doctors and low-paid NHS workers consider strike action, citing job shortages and pay issues

Society

28 h. ago NHS hospital group’s facilities staff vote to strike over £30m pay discrimination claim

Union accuses St George’s, Epsom and St Helier of ‘institutional racism’ as cleaners, caterers and porters get lower pay than colleaguesHundreds of NHS hospital workers have voted for strike action after claims that they have lost more than £36m in pay and pension contributions over the last four years.More than 330 low-paid workers, mainly cleaners, caterers and porters, known as facilities staff, at St George’s, Epsom and St Helier hospital group (GESH) are preparing to go on strike. Continue reading...

Economics

47 h. ago Teachers in strike ballot over lack of action to reduce ‘crippling’ workload

The EIS trade union has called on ministers and councils to ‘at long last agree’ a way forward on cutting classroom time for teachers.

Events

63 h. ago Italy PM says she was reported to International Criminal Court for alleged complicity in genocide

Thousands of people have protested in Italy to protest against the mass killings in Gaza, with many also taking aim at Meloni

Events

3 d. ago Now ANOTHER group of NHS medics could strike: First year doctors vote 'overwhelmingly' to back industrial action

British Medical Association (BMA) officials announced 97 per cent of those balloted-previously known as junior doctors- voted in favour of taking action.

Politics

3 d. ago Dave Reddin warns Wales players strike action would backfire on them

Dave Reddin was the latest guest on the Welsh Rugby Podcast and had a clear message to Wales' players when he was asked about the potential for strike action this autumn

Events

6 d. ago ‘This is real progress’: airlines on sustainable aviation fuels and the chances of net zero flying

The EU and UK have imposed mandates, and investors see its value – but the industry has mixed viewsOne hundred years ago, the Italian aviator Francesco de Pinedo was attempting the unprecedented feat of crossing the Indian subcontinent in a flying boat. He later splashed down on the Tiber in Rome to national acclaim, having flown via Asia to Australia and back over seven months, taking off and landing in water 80 times.Aviation has been marked by stop-start journeys on hitherto uncharted courses to unlikely, if not unreachable, destinations. Today’s collective act of faith – amid much scepticism – is in following an uncertain path to sustainability, through green fuels that are yet to be widely produced. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Ryanair to cancel 600 flights in blow to 100,000 passengers on major holiday routes

The budget airline has warned passengers of impending strikes in France that could disrupt the plans of hundreds of thousands of passengers heading to destinations including Greece, Italy and Spain

Politics

9 d. ago Manchester Airport travel warning as airline staff ballot strike action

A union says the strike could take place over half term

Events

1 week ago Tens of thousands protest in Berlin and call for end to the Israel

Tens of thousands of protesters have marched in Berlin in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza

Politics

2 w. ago Bus passengers issued warning ahead of three more days of Bee Network strike action

Bus workers have announced that they plan to strike from Tuesday, September 30, to Thursday, October 2

Events

2 w. ago UK tourists warned of flight disruption at popular holiday destination this Friday

Flights could be cancelled or delayed due to strike action

Events

2 w. ago Protesters flood streets of Philippines over state corruption

Dozens of police officers injured as anger explodes over billions allegedly spent on bogus relief projectsTens of thousands of Filipinos took to the streets on Sunday to protest against government corruption after it was alleged that the taxpayer has lost billions of dollars to bogus flood relief projects.Students, church groups, celebrities, and citizens from different political camps filled the streets in Manila and other cities. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Philippine police arrest 17 for hurling rocks as thousands peacefully protest corruption

Philippine police have arrested 17 people after a chaotic incident near the presidential palace in Manila

Events

2 w. ago Philippines erupts in protest as £7bn corruption scandal engulfs government

Protest sparked by revelations that thousands of flood-control projects were allegedly substandard or never built

Politics

2 w. ago Thousands of Rangers fans protest outside Ibrox demanding Russell Martin is sacked as chants force dressing room retreat

Tensions are rising between the fans and the Ibrox decision-makers after a lacklustre start to the season

Events

2 w. ago Foreign Office issues update as tourists could face delay over strike action

Officials said people heading to the popular holiday destination could face delays

Society