Unions Threaten Labour Funding Over Worker Rights
Unite leader Sharon Graham issues a stark warning to Keir Starmer, threatening to withdraw crucial union funding from Labour if the party waters down its New Deal for Working People.
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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.
Major Union Warns Labour Over Diluted Workers' Rights Plan
Unite the Union issues a stark warning to Keir Starmer's Labour Party over its diluted New Deal for Working People. Sharon Graham demands red lines on zero-hours contracts and fire-and-rehire practices as tensions rise.
Labour's Workers' Rights Bill in jeopardy after reshuffle
Keir Starmer's junior minister reshuffle sparks alarm among unions and MPs as key architect of New Deal for Working People is moved. Fears grow that flagship employment reforms could be diluted or delayed.
Rachel Reeves' Union Links: Shadow Chancellor's Ties Exposed
Labour's Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over her close relationship with Unite union leader Sharon Graham, raising questions about union influence on economic policy ahead of the general election.
Unite union endorses Labour Party in major election boost
In a significant pre-election boost, the Unite union has officially endorsed the Labour Party, signalling a major shift in the political landscape and strengthening Labour's campaign war chest.
Ken Loach Leads London Protest Against Anti-Strike Bill
Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Loach joined trade unionists and activists in a major London demonstration against the government's controversial Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, denouncing it as an attack on fundamental worker rights.
Workers Stage Mass Protests Against Billionaires on Labour Day
Massive Labour Day protests saw thousands demand fair wages, union rights, and tax justice for the ultra-wealthy, in a powerful show of collective action.
Rayner's Union Power Plan 'Breaches Human Rights'
Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner faces a major legal and political storm over her controversial 'New Deal for Working People'. Top human rights barristers warn her plan to strengthen union power could violate fundamental rights and cripple the UK econom
Trump's Labour Board Poised for Radical Workers' Rights Overhaul
Exclusive: President Trump's new appointees to the National Labor Relations Board are poised to dismantle decades of pro-union precedent, threatening a dramatic rollback of American workers' rights and union power.
Met Police officers seconded to Transport Police for Carnival
Dozens of Metropolitan Police officers are being temporarily reassigned to the British Transport Police to bolster security for the upcoming Notting Hill Carnival, raising concerns about resource strain.
GMB Union launches major recruitment drive in England
The GMB union announces a significant expansion effort, targeting 50,000 new members in the West Midlands and North East England to bolster worker representation in key industrial sectors.
Govt Used 'Racist' Algorithm for Road Funds Despite Warnings
Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal the Department for Transport was warned its algorithm for funding road schemes would disproportionately hit deprived areas and entrench inequality, but pressed ahead regardless.
Tories propose London-wide music ban on public transport
Conservative MPs are pushing for a blanket ban on busking and playing music across London's entire public transport network, sparking a fierce debate about noise pollution versus street culture.
New Woollahra Station For 10,000 Sydney Homes
Exclusive plans reveal a new underground railway station for Sydney's eastern suburbs, transforming transport for Woollahra and unlocking housing potential for thousands of residents.
1980s Miners Return to Picket Line in Historic Protest
Forty years after the bitter strikes that defined an era, former miners and their families have returned to the picket line in a powerful protest against the controversial 'Museum of the North' project at the National Coal Mining Museum in West Yorkshire.
Union Barons Declare War on Starmer's Labour
Sir Keir Starmer's authority is crumbling as militant union bosses, emboldened by Labour's election victory, prepare a crippling wave of strikes that threatens to plunge Britain into chaos and break the Prime Minister's premiership.
Trump's Executive Order Threatens US Workers' Union Rights
Exclusive: The Trump administration unveils a controversial executive order that could dramatically weaken union power and reshape the American workplace, sparking fierce backlash from labour groups.
London's E-Bike Hire Firms in Parking Turf War
A turf war over parking has erupted between London's rival e-bike hire firms, with accusations of deliberately abandoning bikes at borough borders to inconvenience competitors and create maintenance chaos.
Fresh London Tube Strike Set for October in Pay Row
Millions of London commuters face a month of travel misery as RMT union members on the Tube network announce a new 24-hour strike in October over an ongoing pay dispute, threatening to bring the capital to a standstill.
Sydney Train Chaos: Major Signal Failure Causes Peak Hour Delays
Commuters across Sydney face severe disruptions as a major signal failure cripples train services during peak hours, sparking urgent investigations and widespread frustration.
Schoolboy savagely beaten on train as passengers watch
Disturbing footage captures the moment a man launches a vicious, unprovoked attack on a schoolboy aboard a busy UK train, while horrified commuters look on. The assailant remains at large as British Transport Police appeal for witnesses.
Transport for Wales Cuts Train Fares by 50% for August
Transport for Wales is offering a massive 50% discount on all off-peak train travel throughout August 2024. The month-long sale aims to boost tourism and provide cost-of-living relief to passengers across Wales and the borders.
Government Scraps Great British Railways Plan
Plans for the flagship Great British Railways body have been officially abandoned by the UK government, marking a major reversal in post-Brexit rail reform and sparking fury from industry leaders.
UK Train Fares Get Biggest January Hike in a Decade
Commuters across England, Wales, and Scotland are facing the largest New Year train fare increase since 2013, with prices rising by up to 4.9%, sparking outrage from campaigners who label it a 'bitter pill' for struggling households.
English Rail Fares to Soar by 4.9% in 2025
Millions of rail passengers in England are bracing for an inflation-busting fare rise of up to 4.9% next year, adding hundreds of pounds to annual season tickets amidst a deepening cost of living crisis.
E-Bikes: A Green Alternative to Cars in Australia
With the right regulations, e-bikes could revolutionise urban transport in Australia, offering a sustainable alternative to cars for millions.
Londoners rage at Khan's Tube 'gravy train'
Frustrated commuters face yet another blow as Mayor Sadiq Khan's controversial transport policies drive up costs while services falter.
Rail fares to rise at steepest rate in 10 years
UK rail passengers are bracing for the sharpest fare increase in years, sparking fury among commuters and calls for government intervention.
BTP officers to strike over pay dispute
British Transport Police officers, represented by the RMT union, are set to strike in a dispute over pay and conditions, potentially causing widespread travel chaos across the UK.
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