Public Rail Ownership: Is Britain's Experiment Working?
As most of Great Britain's major rail operators return to public ownership, we investigate whether this historic shift is delivering the improvements passengers were promised.
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MPs target TikTok over UK 'union-busting' claims
Cross-party politicians demand investigation into TikTok's alleged suppression of workers' rights and union recognition efforts at their UK offices.
Charity demands 'Thank Your Bin Workers Week'
A leading UK charity is campaigning for an annual celebration week to recognise the vital work of refuse collectors and street cleaners who keep our communities clean.
Philippines halts worker deployments to Israel
Manila takes decisive action to protect overseas workers as Middle East tensions reach boiling point, suspending all new deployments to Israel.
Lammy scraps employment tribunal fees permanently
Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirms government will not reintroduce controversial employment tribunal fees, protecting workers' access to justice in significant policy reversal.
Manchester Airport train line suspended causing travel chaos
Severe disruption hits Manchester Airport as key rail line closure leaves passengers stranded and facing lengthy replacement bus services. Critical travel advice for affected travellers.
Christmas train cancellations: Major routes shut for engineering
Holiday travel plans face massive disruption as Network Rail announces extensive Christmas engineering works affecting major stations including Paddington and King's Cross.
Christmas rail chaos: Major UK train disruption planned
Network Rail announces extensive Christmas railway shutdown affecting key routes across Britain from December 24th to January 2nd, with engineering works causing widespread cancellations.
Sydney rail goes high-tech to fight overhead hazards
Sydney's rail network is deploying cutting-edge drone technology and AI to detect dangerous overhead obstructions, from bird nests to beehives, replacing outdated manual inspections and preventing widespread delays.
Christmas train chaos: Major UK rail works announced
Rail passengers face significant disruption this Christmas as Network Rail announces extensive engineering works across key routes including the West Coast Main Line and services to Heathrow Airport.
£360m rail upgrade to speed up Cambridge-York journeys
Major rail upgrade promises faster connections between Cambridge and York, cutting journey times and boosting regional connectivity across England's key economic hubs.
Trump's ICE recruitment raids target migrants via deceptive ads
Exclusive investigation reveals how Trump administration used deceptive advertising to lure undocumented workers into ICE raids, raising serious ethical and legal concerns about immigration enforcement tactics.
Scotland's Rail Network Paralysed by Severe Weather
Major disruption hits ScotRail services as torrential rain and high winds force widespread cancellations and speed restrictions across Scotland's railway network.
Scotland and Irish county forge historic transport partnership
In an unprecedented cross-border agreement, the Scottish Government has partnered with Ireland's County Donegal to create a revolutionary transport network, with Network Rail providing crucial technical expertise for this international collaboration.
UK's Most Reliable Train Operator Revealed
New data exposes the UK's best and worst performing train operators for reliability and passenger satisfaction. Discover which company topped the charts and which ones left commuters frustrated.
Kyle's Workers' Rights Reforms Transform UK Employment
Groundbreaking workers' rights reforms championed by Kyle promise to reshape Britain's employment sector with enhanced protections and fairer workplace practices.
Trump cuts $5bn from NY rail tunnel project
The Trump administration has withdrawn $5 billion in critical funding for New York's Gateway rail tunnel project, dealing a devastating blow to the region's infrastructure and commuter safety.
Essential workers required for bank holidays - full list
New government regulations reveal which critical workers must report to duty during spring bank holidays - find out if your job is on the mandatory list.
Autumn Train Timetables Cut as Leaves Disrupt UK Rails
Major train operators across Britain unveil reduced winter schedules with earlier last services, blaming seasonal leaf-fall disruption for widespread cuts that will impact commuters and evening travellers.
Sydney Metro Strikes: Second Week of Commuter Chaos
Sydney faces another week of severe transport disruption as rail workers escalate industrial action over pay and conditions, causing major delays for thousands of commuters.
Network Rail's High-Tech Fight Against Leaves on the Line
Network Rail is deploying high-tech rail-head treatment trains to combat the annual autumn menace of 'leaves on the line', preventing delays and ensuring safer journeys for passengers across Britain.
Trump's 'Welcome' Directive Triggers S Korea Worker Crackdown
A controversial US immigration directive from Donald Trump is cited as a key trigger for a sweeping South Korean crackdown on illegal workers, resulting in mass arrests and industry turmoil.
Union Boss Condemns Tory Hypocrisy Over Strike Laws
RMT union leader Mick Lynch accuses the Conservative government of hypocrisy for using agency workers to break strikes while enforcing Minimum Service Levels laws on unions.
Reform UK Would Axe Northern High-Speed Rail Schemes
Richard Tice announces Reform UK would axe HS2 northern leg and Northern Powerhouse Rail, prioritising road and local rail upgrades instead, in a major policy shift affecting northern infrastructure.
Unite warns Labour: Improve workers' rights or face backlash
Unite union general secretary Sharon Graham demands Labour urgently improve its workers' rights package, warning that failing to fulfil this key election promise would be a 'betrayal' of voters.
US releases 300 detained South Koreans at Hyundai plant
In a major development, US immigration officials have released 300 South Korean technicians detained at a Hyundai plant in Alabama. The resolution follows intense diplomatic efforts from Seoul.
East Coast Main Line Train Fares Slashed in Half
Passengers on the East Coast Main Line are set for huge savings as the new operator, LNER, introduces simplified and drastically cheaper 'Semi-Flex' fares, ending years of confusing pricing.
Central Queensland's Disused Railway Set for Cycling Tourism Revival
Discover how a historic 50km rail corridor in Central Queensland is being transformed into a world-class cycling trail, promising to boost eco-tourism and breathe new life into rural communities.
US ICE Raid Detains Hundreds of Korean Workers - Seoul Responds
The South Korean government pledges consular assistance following a major US immigration enforcement operation that resulted in the arrest of hundreds of its nationals.
CrossCountry Train Drivers to Strike in October Over Pay
CrossCountry train drivers to stage 24-hour strike in October over pay dispute, threatening severe disruption to long-distance rail services across Britain.
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