4 h. ago Angela Rayner SUSPENDED by trade union Unite as Birmingham bin crisis deepens

Sharon Graham, who leads trade union Unite, announced that Angela Rayner has been suspended in a dispute about the long-running Birmingham bin strikes

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50 h. ago Trump defends tariffs as more trade announcements expected – live updates

President Donald Trump said that there would be more trade-related announcements this morningSources in the European Union, which Donald Trump said could expect a letter regarding its tariff deal in the next 48 hours, said they believed a framework agreement would be reached this week. The agreement is expected to include headline tariff arrangements for a limited number of sectors including cars, steel and medical devices.The German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, told the Bundestag today: “I am cautiously optimistic that we can succeed in reaching an agreement with the US in the next few days, by the end of the month at the latest.” Continue reading...

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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.

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4 d. ago Insurance lottery adds to displaced Perth residents' plight following tenement fire

A number of those affected have told city MP Pete Wishart they are facing financial hardship after rejection of insurance claims.

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4 d. ago Elon Musk warns Trump that 'nonexistent' bombshell Epstein findings may be the 'last straw'

Outrage ensued when a stunning report claimed the DOJ and FBI are concluding that disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein did not hold a 'client list' and did kill himself in prison.

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4 d. ago Renfrewshire historian relaunching history talks after cancer battle

Stephen Clancy is launching a new talk series called Paisley Rediscovered: The Recovery Series following his treatment for Leukaemia.

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4 d. ago Jeffrey Epstein's last moments seen on prison CCTV as probe reveals cause of death

The disgraced financier was found dead in jail in 2019, but conspiracy theorists claim he was murdered - an investigation by the Trump administration has now given its conclusions

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7 d. ago Holly Valance 'vows to claim every penny' in split from billionaire husband Nick Candy

Former Neighbours star Holly Valance is reportedly set to fight for a substantial financial settlement after splitting from billionaire husband Nick Candy, reports have claimed

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3 w. ago Tube drivers threatening to strike if 'bosses refuse to pay them £76,000 a year'

The RMT trade union is allegedly urging members to take action if Transport for London (TfL) does not offer them a pay rise of 4.5 per cent.

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3 w. ago Rangers eviscerate SFA over 'lack of consistency' as John Brown commentary claim lands financial penalty

The comments from the Ibrox icon were made on air during the end of season draw with Hibs

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3 w. ago Trade union in talks with Paisley charity Kibble following claims of "financial crisis"

The organisation told staff of the challenges being faced as it sought to downgrade their pay and working conditions.

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3 w. ago North and South Lanarkshire Council staff to be balloted after unions received two

Local government trade union UNISON said the new offer is for four per cent this year and 3.5 per cent for next (2026/27).

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4 w. ago Former Labour candidate in 'racist' tweets storm given top trade union job

EXCLUSIVE: Figures in UNISON union are angry Wilma Brown is to become a regional organiser after the race row.

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last month Manchester City fans take legal action against club over season

Club have increased mandatory attendance requirementTrade Union Blues warn fans ‘face exclusion’ as a resultManchester City supporters have taken legal action against the club over what they describe as a discriminatory new season-ticket policy. The protest relates to a system that requires fans to attend at least 10 league matches if they are to retain their ticket for the following season.A group of fans known as the Trade Union Blues, whose members are union members, have engaged the law firm Leigh Day to ask the club to review the policy, arguing that the requirement “potentially gives rise to claims under the Equality Act of 2010”. Continue reading...

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