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17 hours ago Counter terror police investigate after man set on fire near mosque
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Over 1,700 Just Eat jobs are at risk - Credit: Adobe

Just Eat to axe over 1,700 delivery worker jobs in the UK

Teachers are  among just one of the many professions striking
Teachers are  among just one of the many professions striking

Who is striking and when in 2023?

Dozens of oil and gas platforms in UK waters are set to be brought to a standstill as around 1,400 offshore workers across five companies go on strike to demand a better deal on jobs, pay and conditions - the move comes after energy giants posted record profits
Dozens of oil and gas platforms in UK waters are set to be brought to a standstill as around 1,400 offshore workers across five companies go on strike to demand a better deal on jobs, pay and conditions - the move comes after energy giants posted record profits

North Sea workers plan ‘tsunami’ of strikes amid oil and gas profits boom

Workers are £11,000 worse off per year due to 15 years of wage stagnation, according to the Resolution Foundation.
Workers are £11,000 worse off per year due to 15 years of wage stagnation, according to the Resolution Foundation.

Workers £11,000 worse off a year due to stagnant wages – Resolution Foundation

BBC Panorama shared research that shows the cost of fifteen years of wage stagnation on British workers
BBC Panorama shared research that shows the cost of fifteen years of wage stagnation on British workers

UK wage stagnation costing British workers £11,000 per year

Passport Office workers are set to strike over pay and working conditions which unions warn will have a “significant impact” ahead of summer holidays.
Passport Office workers are set to strike over pay and working conditions which unions warn will have a “significant impact” ahead of summer holidays.

Summer holiday travel warning as Passport Office set to strike

The new Banksy mural has been given the title Morning is Broken - Credit: Banksy / Instagram
The new Banksy mural has been given the title Morning is Broken - Credit: Banksy / Instagram

Banksy claims remarkable mural spotted on derelict farmhouse

The Diddly Squat farm shop sells local produce from the farm and neighbouring local producers in the Cotswolds (Picture: Clarkson's farm)
The Diddly Squat farm shop sells local produce from the farm and neighbouring local producers in the Cotswolds (Picture: Clarkson's farm)

Workers at Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm must now wear body cams

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt addressed the House of Commons with his Spring Budget 2023 on Wednesday - Credit: Getty Images
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt addressed the House of Commons with his Spring Budget 2023 on Wednesday - Credit: Getty Images

Key announcements from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget 2023

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch (centre) on an RMT picket line during January’s strike (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch (centre) on an RMT picket line during January’s strike (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Who is on strike today? Teachers & junior doctors included

The University of Cambridge is one of 24 Russell group universities (image: Adobe)
The University of Cambridge is one of 24 Russell group universities (image: Adobe)

UK cities with the highest employee satisfaction revealed

Experts have shared eight handy tips to help people who work from home keep their energy bills down amid the cost of living crisis. As energy prices continue to rocket, thousands of Brits who are still working remotely will be looking for alternative ways to heat their home and save money.
Experts have shared eight handy tips to help people who work from home keep their energy bills down amid the cost of living crisis. As energy prices continue to rocket, thousands of Brits who are still working remotely will be looking for alternative ways to heat their home and save money.

8 tips on keeping energy bills down while working from home

Google staff prevented the company from developing facial recognition software for the US military (Picture: David McNew/AFP via Getty Images)
Google staff prevented the company from developing facial recognition software for the US military (Picture: David McNew/AFP via Getty Images)

New tech is posing ethical dilemmas that we must take a stand on

Sainsbury’s is closing two of its Argos depots which will affect 1,400 jobs.
Sainsbury’s is closing two of its Argos depots which will affect 1,400 jobs.

1,400 jobs affected as Sainsbury’s announces closure of two depots

Rail workers will stage a series of fresh strikes in March and April (Photo: Getty Images)
Rail workers will stage a series of fresh strikes in March and April (Photo: Getty Images)

Strike action taking place in March 2023 in the UK - including NEU

129 Cineworld venues face risk of closure
129 Cineworld venues face risk of closure

The 129 Cineworld cinemas at risk as chain struggles to find buyer

Warning over future of UK steelmaking as British Steel cut 260 jobs

Martin Lewis has shared a ‘rule’ to help full and part-time workers save for their retirement
Martin Lewis has shared a ‘rule’ to help full and part-time workers save for their retirement

Martin Lewis explains ‘scary rule of thumb’ to save for pension

Striking nurses hold signs at a picket line outside University College Hospital in London on January 19, 2023.
Striking nurses hold signs at a picket line outside University College Hospital in London on January 19, 2023.

Government recommends 3.5% pay increase to nurses and other workers

The Royal College of Nursing have announced their biggest strikes to date.
The Royal College of Nursing have announced their biggest strikes to date.

Rail workers, postal workers and nurses all announce new strike dates

Mars Wrigley factory fined after two people fell into vat of chocolate

With money tight, fraudsters are ramping up efforts to scam people (image: Adobe)
With money tight, fraudsters are ramping up efforts to scam people (image: Adobe)

Top 10 UK cities with the highest average salaries revealed

Drax Group Plc’s power station where workes have voted to go on strike.
Drax Group Plc’s power station where workes have voted to go on strike.

UK homes ‘face power cuts’ due to strike action at major station

The CWU have called off two strike dates planned in Ferbuary after a legal challenge from Royal Mail.
The CWU have called off two strike dates planned in Ferbuary after a legal challenge from Royal Mail.

Postal workers call off strikes after legal challenge from Royal Mail

(Photo: Getty Images)
(Photo: Getty Images)

UK Border Force to strike at major ports during February half term

Homer Simpson after going on strike
Homer Simpson after going on strike

The Simpsons' Homer goes on strike in Walk Out Wednesday 'coincidence'

 Representatives of National Education Union (NEU), Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the public-service union Unison join a rally by the University and College Union (UCU).
 Representatives of National Education Union (NEU), Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the public-service union Unison join a rally by the University and College Union (UCU).

UK mass strike will see half a million workers walk out today

Huge change at all Tesco supermarkets putting 2000 jobs at risk

Aslef is one of four unions striking on 1 February
Aslef is one of four unions striking on 1 February

TUC organise ‘Right to Strike Day’ on February 1

McDonald’s to play Beethoven and turn WiFi off to deter troublemakers

Amazon is one of a number of tech companies laying off staff.
Amazon is one of a number of tech companies laying off staff.

Amazon workers strike in UK for first time ever today

Who is striking in February 2023? Full list of all industrial action

NHS and healthcare workers can get exclusive discounts this month
NHS and healthcare workers can get exclusive discounts this month

NHS staff can get 100s of special offers in January - Boots, JD & more

How to make crispy roast potatoes just like Toby Carvery restaurants

Credit: SWNS
Credit: SWNS

Pensioner returns book 58 years late racking up £42k in late fees

Aldi is increasing the wages of warehouse workers.
Aldi is increasing the wages of warehouse workers.

Aldi warehouse workers to get generous pay rise: current job vacancies

Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter of Halyna Hutchings

Credit: Sky News
Credit: Sky News

Royal Mail boss received £140k bonus as union prepare for more strikes

Research showed that 1:27pm and 2:06pm are the time many workers start to feel the dreaded “afternoon slump” (Credit: Getty Images)
Research showed that 1:27pm and 2:06pm are the time many workers start to feel the dreaded “afternoon slump” (Credit: Getty Images)

This is the exact time office workers experience an ‘afternoon slump’

Saving money away for a rainy day might be a good idea given the cost of living crisis (image: Adobe)
Saving money away for a rainy day might be a good idea given the cost of living crisis (image: Adobe)

Workers would need £49,300 salary to feel financially ‘comfortable’

Mick Whelan, the General Secretary of the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) arrives to attend a Commons Select Committee on rail strikes at Portcullis House.
Mick Whelan, the General Secretary of the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) arrives to attend a Commons Select Committee on rail strikes at Portcullis House.

Railway union boss hints at ‘more strikes’ in 2023

Glassdoor has released a list of the top UK companies to work for according to employee reviews.
Glassdoor has released a list of the top UK companies to work for according to employee reviews.

The best UK companies to work for according to Glassdoor

Around 100,000 civil servants will take part in a 24-hour walkout, the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has confirmed. (Credit: Getty Images)
Around 100,000 civil servants will take part in a 24-hour walkout, the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has confirmed. (Credit: Getty Images)

100,000 civil servants to strike next month

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon during a press conference on winter pressures in the NHS, at St Andrews House in Edinburgh.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon during a press conference on winter pressures in the NHS, at St Andrews House in Edinburgh.

NHS Covid staff told how to claim benefits during Sturgeon press conference

National ambulance and NHS trade unions have announced a day of strike action to take place tomorrow.
National ambulance and NHS trade unions have announced a day of strike action to take place tomorrow.

NHS advise when to use 999 as ambulance driver strikes begin today

Foodbank on Ward 10 at Walsall Manor Hospital with Claire Cooper, Senior Sister.
Foodbank on Ward 10 at Walsall Manor Hospital with Claire Cooper, Senior Sister.

Hospitals forced to open food banks for their own staff

Amazon are closing three UK warehouses
Amazon are closing three UK warehouses

Amazon to close three UK warehouses affecting 1200 jobs

Like hotels, workplaces will be designed as spaces you don’t want to leave, Bureau predicts. Picture: Ruth Ward.
Like hotels, workplaces will be designed as spaces you don’t want to leave, Bureau predicts. Picture: Ruth Ward.

Sustainable workplace specialist outlines predicted sector trends for 2023

‘Don’t use laptop in bed’ says London Fire Brigade amid overheating concerns: 10 ways to avoid electrical fire
‘Don’t use laptop in bed’ says London Fire Brigade amid overheating concerns: 10 ways to avoid electrical fire

‘Don’t use laptop in bed’ says London Fire Brigade amid fire concern

NHS staff at UK hospital told to repay Christmas bonuses paid in error

The 5-day weather forecast according to the Met Office
The 5-day weather forecast according to the Met Office

Met Office 5 day UK weather forecast - ice & flood warnings issued

New TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak at TUC Congress House in London. He officially takes up the post in January from Frances O'Grady. Picture date: Wednesday December 21, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story INDUSTRY TUC. Photo credit should read: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire
New TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak at TUC Congress House in London. He officially takes up the post in January from Frances O'Grady. Picture date: Wednesday December 21, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story INDUSTRY TUC. Photo credit should read: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Strikes will continue in 2023 unless government prepared for pay talk

Simple things, like a dog wearing a coat, can raise a smile and brighten your day (Picture: Emmanuel Dunand/AFP via Getty Images)
Simple things, like a dog wearing a coat, can raise a smile and brighten your day (Picture: Emmanuel Dunand/AFP via Getty Images)

How I learned to cherish the small, joyful things in life – Laura Waddell

You'll still be able to post letters on strike days, but collections will be less frequent.
You'll still be able to post letters on strike days, but collections will be less frequent.

Everything you need to know about the Royal Mail strikes in December

The deadline to guarantee Christmas delivery is closing in
The deadline to guarantee Christmas delivery is closing in

Christmas 2022: final delivery dates for parcels including Royal Mail

Amazon last posting dates for Christmas 2022 confirmed including Prime

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Former prime minister Boris Johnson refused to answer questions about his evidence on Tuesday morning.
Former prime minister Boris Johnson refused to answer questions about his evidence on Tuesday morning.

Boris Johnson admits misleading Commons, but insists innocent mistake

Nicola Sturgeon will be told to provide evidence to the inquiry looking into the response to the coronavirus pandemic
Nicola Sturgeon will be told to provide evidence to the inquiry looking into the response to the coronavirus pandemic

UK Covid-19 inquiry to request that Nicola Sturgeon should give evidence

Tourists feed seagulls in front of the Presidential palace in Helsinki, Finland. The country was named the happiest nation in the world for the sixth year in a row.
Tourists feed seagulls in front of the Presidential palace in Helsinki, Finland. The country was named the happiest nation in the world for the sixth year in a row.

What are the world's happiest countries in 2023?

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