New Year's Eve Strikes at Westminster and DLR
Security staff at the Palace of Westminster and DLR cleaners will strike on 31 December 2025 in separate pay disputes, capping a year of industrial action. Read the full story.
Security staff at the Palace of Westminster and DLR cleaners will strike on 31 December 2025 in separate pay disputes, capping a year of industrial action. Read the full story.
Hundreds of Crown Melbourne casino workers will strike from 10pm on New Year's Eve, protesting a proposed two-tier pay system. The action threatens to disrupt celebrations. Read the full story.
Ditch the parties for a cosy night in. Discover the five top-rated New Year's Eve films, from classic rom-coms to a shocking crime epic, perfect for your 2025 viewing marathon.
Asda has confirmed its revised opening hours for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2026. Find out when your local supermarket or Asda Express will be open to stock up on essentials.
Asda has confirmed its adjusted opening hours for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2026. Find out when your local store will be open to stock up on essentials.
Four people were killed when a helicopter crashed in a New Jersey nature reserve on Christmas Eve. The victims have been identified as the pilot and three passengers.
The 1968 Dagenham Ford sewing machinists' strike was a landmark battle for recognising the skill and value of women's work, not just equal pay. Discover the untold story.
Birmingham's bin strike crisis continues as Christmas waste rots on streets. Residents describe 'hellish' conditions with no end in sight for the year-long industrial action.
Thousands flock to London bridges for a free view of the New Year's Eve fireworks, only to be disappointed. Officials urge the public to watch the BBC coverage or attend official areas instead.
Plan your last-minute shopping with our guide to UK supermarket opening hours for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Find times for Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Lidl and more.
Novelty glasses for 2026 have gone viral for all the wrong reasons, with a confusing layout that reads '20260'. Discover why this year's design has caused such an uproar online.
Discover the perfect New Year's Eve outfits for 2026, whether you're hitting the pub, hosting a house party or cosying up at home. Our style guide has looks for every plan.
New Unison chief Andrea Egan declares an end to backing Labour's right wing, warning against a Streeting leadership. She criticises his stance on strikes and calls for action on Palestine.
Newly elected Unison General Secretary Andrea Egan pledges a radical shift, vowing the union will no longer back Labour politicians who attack workers like Wes Streeting.
Flu patients in NHS hospitals in England surged by 18% last week, reaching an all-time high for this time of year. Health chiefs warn the service is 'nowhere near out of the woods' as industrial action continues.
NHS junior doctors in England have begun a five-day walkout after pay talks with the government collapsed. The strike comes during a challenging flu season, adding pressure to health services.
NHS faces five-day strike by junior doctors after pay talks collapse. Health Secretary Wes Streeting failed to reach a deal with the BMA. The industrial action continues until Monday morning.
Health leaders warn the five-day resident doctor strike in England will disrupt NHS services into the new year. Ministers urge mediation as flu cases rise.
Discover the hidden story of a derelict Somerset ironworks, where nature reclaims factory floors and a new information panel reveals the harsh lives of 19th-century toolmakers. A poignant exploration of industrial heritage.
The multi-million pound Cotswolds wedding of Steve Jobs' daughter Eve to Olympian Harry Charles faces a High Court claim for breach of contract. Discover the exclusive details.
Health chiefs call for independent mediation to break the deadlock between Wes Streeting and junior doctors, as a five-day strike begins, causing widespread disruption to patient care.
As junior doctors in England enter a critical phase of industrial action, analysis of past NHS pay disputes suggests this conflict may be protracted. Discover the historical parallels and what it means for the health service.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting slams BMA for proceeding with a five-day strike during a flu surge, warning of a 'very difficult Christmas' for the NHS. Read the full story.
Hull Trains drivers launch a 48-hour strike over the sacking of a colleague who reported fatigue. The union claims unfair dismissal, while the company cites a safety risk. Read the latest on this ongoing industrial action.
Skydiving instructors take unprecedented strike action across the UK, halting jumps. Meanwhile, the government receives the crucial US review of the AUKUS submarine pact. Follow live updates.
Resident doctors in England will stage a five-day walkout from 17-22 December in an ongoing dispute over pay and job security. The BMA warns the government must act to prevent further industrial action.
Agency refuse workers in Birmingham join ongoing bin strikes over alleged bullying and harassment. Unite union warns dispute could continue beyond May elections.
Hula Hoops, McCoy's and Pom-Bears face potential shortages as KP Snacks staff in Billingham vote for industrial action in a pay dispute. Will your Christmas snacks be affected?
English resident doctors will vote on extending their strike mandate for six months. A successful ballot could see industrial action continue until August 2026 amid disputes over pay and job security.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting escalates dispute with doctors' union over GP contracts and industrial action. Read the latest on this NHS crisis.