8 h. ago Tram chaos could hit Christmas Markets as 'exhausted' Metrolink drivers balloted over strike

Hundreds of Metrolink drivers are being asked for their views on possible industrial action due to concerns over their shift patterns and 'fatigue'

Events

9 h. ago 7 chocolate favourites hit by 'shrinkflation' before Christmas

Consumer group Which? asked shoppers to share some of the worst examples of shrinkflation they had seen at the supermarket in recent months

Events

5 d. ago Marks & Spencer revives nostalgic 80s dessert that makes the perfect Christmas Day treat

MARKS and Spencer has brought back a retro 80s dessert, that is bound to be a hit with friends and family this Christmas. With the festive season just right around the corner, Brits are likely beginning to stock up on yuletide treats. And although mince pies and Christmas puddings may be your obvious first choices,...

Politics

5 d. ago City centre tram stop CLOSED and services diverted after day of Metrolink chaos

Passengers are facing more disruption

Events

6 d. ago Mercedes driver who killed woman, 22, in 140mph hit and run crash on Christmas Day after fleeing from police is jailed for 12 years

Maria Carolina Do Nascimento, 22, died in north London on Christmas Day when the car she was a passenger in was crashed into by a criminal in a Mercedes driving at 140mph.

Events

7 d. ago BBC Scotland's Home of the Year looking for applicants for hit show's Christmas edition

BBC Scotland is searching for the most festive homes in the country.

Events

8 d. ago University lecturers balloted for strike action over ‘pitiful’ pay offer

The Educational Institute of Scotland University Lecturers’ Association ballot will close in late November.

Events

1 week ago Energy debt owed by UK households to hit 'shocking' £5bn milestone by Christmas

Campaigners are calling for urgent action amid warnings that the amount owed by energy customers will leap by £600million in the space of six month

Economics

2 w. ago Strike ballot called off after Wightlink ferry dispute resolved

Wightlink said it has withdrawn its original proposal and agreed to ongoing discussions with the RMT.

Events

2 w. ago TransPennine Express rail staff to be balloted for strike action

A union said 'several dozen members' would be balloted

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2 w. ago Eurostar passengers warned of 'severe disruption' as RMT union threatens strike action

RMT claims staff face increased workload due to ‘unreliable trains’ and problems at control centre

Events

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. ago Travel chaos warning: Liverpool Street, Waterloo and Euston stations all hit by Christmas rail shutdown

Disruption to last until January 15 due to part-closure of West Coast Main Line

Events

3 w. ago Ruth Jones and James Coren reveal why they turned down big money Gavin and Stacey offer

The hit BBC sitcom ended at Christmas but it could have all be very different with a movie finale version one option for ending Gavin & Stacey after nearly two decades

Politics

3 w. ago Ruth Jones and James Corden reveal why they turned down big money Gavin and Stacey offer

The hit BBC sitcom ended at Christmas but it could have all be very different with a movie finale version one option for ending Gavin & Stacey after nearly two decades

Politics

3 w. ago Dumfries and Galloway forces charity aiming to hit a Christmas century

Southwest RNR is closing in on helping 100 former service personnel retrain as lorry drivers.

Events

3 w. ago Boots' £20 Christmas gift set is bound to be a hit with Lush Snow Fairy fans

The set smells so incredible, even delivery drivers are pointing it out

Economics

3 w. ago Manchester Airport travel warning as airline staff ballot strike action

A union says the strike could take place over half term

Events