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Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
5 hours ago

'Such a let-down' - healthcare students on NHS recruitment squeeze

Healthcare students face job uncertainty due to recruitment freezes and course pauses in Wales, impacting their career prospects and future plans.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Streeting denies changing pay deal for resident doctors

The government did not change its deal with resident doctors amid ongoing pay disputes, according to Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay

Strike action by resident doctors delays gastric bypass surgery for a patient, causing significant personal distress and health concerns.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Doctors announce six-day strike as talks break down

Resident doctors in England will strike for six days due to unresolved pay and job shortage issues.
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
5 hours ago

'Such a let-down' - healthcare students on NHS recruitment squeeze

Healthcare students face job uncertainty due to recruitment freezes and course pauses in Wales, impacting their career prospects and future plans.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Streeting denies changing pay deal for resident doctors

The government did not change its deal with resident doctors amid ongoing pay disputes, according to Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay

Strike action by resident doctors delays gastric bypass surgery for a patient, causing significant personal distress and health concerns.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Doctors announce six-day strike as talks break down

Resident doctors in England will strike for six days due to unresolved pay and job shortage issues.
#london-underground
London
fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

London Tube driver strike to begin at midday

London Underground services face disruption due to strikes by Tube drivers over proposed compressed workweek plans.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Tube strikes: how disruptive will action by London Underground drivers be?

A strike by London Underground drivers will disrupt transport for four days, significantly reducing tube services and affecting travel across the capital.
London
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

Is the London Overground affected by the April 2026 tube strikes this week?

London Underground will experience 48 hours of strikes affecting RMT drivers, but Overground services will continue largely unaffected.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

London Tube driver strike to begin at midday

London Underground services face disruption due to strikes by Tube drivers over proposed compressed workweek plans.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Tube strikes: how disruptive will action by London Underground drivers be?

A strike by London Underground drivers will disrupt transport for four days, significantly reducing tube services and affecting travel across the capital.
London
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

Is the London Overground affected by the April 2026 tube strikes this week?

London Underground will experience 48 hours of strikes affecting RMT drivers, but Overground services will continue largely unaffected.
#maternity-services
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

Maternity boss 'confident' as unit reopens

Maternity services at Yeovil District Hospital are reopening after addressing safety concerns, with confidence in patient safety from hospital leadership.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Senior midwife appointed to maternity inquiry

An independent review of maternity services in Sussex will be led by senior midwife Donna Ockenden, focusing on transparency and family experiences.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

Maternity boss 'confident' as unit reopens

Maternity services at Yeovil District Hospital are reopening after addressing safety concerns, with confidence in patient safety from hospital leadership.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Senior midwife appointed to maternity inquiry

An independent review of maternity services in Sussex will be led by senior midwife Donna Ockenden, focusing on transparency and family experiences.
#rmt
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Tube strikes to go ahead next week as RMT accuses TfL of refusing to negotiate to avoid walkout chaos

RMT members will strike for 24 hours due to disputes over a proposed four-day working week by Transport for London.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 hour ago

Former top civil servant 'in the dark' over reasons for his sacking - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"I don't fully understand the reasons that I'm in the position I am in, but that is for a separate process for me to try to get to the bottom of."
UK politics
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
19 hours ago

After dodging massive strike, a major NYC union struggles to dodge criticism about how it represents workers | amNewYork

Union members express concerns about representation and support from 32BJ SEIU despite a recent labor contract agreement.
London food
fromianVisits
2 days ago

Tube strikes set to go ahead as RMT accuses TfL of negotiation U-turn

Tube strikes are likely to proceed as RMT union accuses TfL of a U-turn on negotiations regarding a four-day work week.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Labour's crab-wise' approach to closer EU ties must address damage of Brexit | Heather Stewart

Labour is prioritizing closer EU relations to regain lost voters and address economic impacts of Brexit.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Health visitors call for limits on 'impossible' 1,000-family caseloads

Health visitors in England face unmanageable caseloads, with some responsible for over 1,000 families, necessitating limits on workloads.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Health secretary says he cannot solve striking doctors' problems in just two years

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Streeting savages absurd' demands of striking doctors

The Independent provides critical reporting on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Starmer calls doctors' pay deal rejection reckless' and sets 48-hour strike deadline

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and reports on critical issues like reproductive rights and healthcare strikes.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Why doctors are striking in April as Starmer gives 48-hour deadline to end walkout

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and reports on critical issues like reproductive rights and NHS strikes.
Cancer
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

I should have been bonding with my new baby instead I was fighting for my life'

The Independent provides crucial reporting on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Health secretary says he cannot solve striking doctors' problems in just two years

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
Healthcare
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

The NHS is already on its knees': Readers clash over striking doctors

The Independent covers critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change while emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Streeting savages absurd' demands of striking doctors

The Independent provides critical reporting on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Starmer calls doctors' pay deal rejection reckless' and sets 48-hour strike deadline

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and reports on critical issues like reproductive rights and healthcare strikes.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Why doctors are striking in April as Starmer gives 48-hour deadline to end walkout

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and reports on critical issues like reproductive rights and NHS strikes.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 hour ago

Unemployment dip flatters to deceive as SME hiring freezes amid Iran shock

Britain's unemployment rate dropped to 4.9%, but underlying hiring strength is weak with significant job losses and declining vacancies.
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
20 hours ago

'Huge relief' as students given loans 'in error' get repayment reprieve

22,000 university students will not have to urgently repay maintenance loans and childcare grants due to a government decision.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Revealed: Children among nearly 200 patients kept in hospital last year because they had no home to go to

Delayed discharges in hospitals increased from 148 to 191 patients due to homelessness and lack of proper step-down care.
#nhs
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Both doctors and the government are handling this strike badly that's why there is no end in sight | Polly Toynbee

Resident doctors in England are striking again, seeking a pay restoration to 2008 levels, despite previous negotiations and significant pay increases.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Disruption expected as six-day doctors' strike begins

Resident doctors in England are striking over pay, causing significant disruption to NHS services and cancellations of patient appointments.
UK politics
fromTheregister
1 day ago

UK weighs break clause in Palantir NHS deal

The UK government may end Palantir's NHS contract due to concerns over patient safety and lack of deliverables.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?

Strikes by doctors in England led to more efficient NHS operations, with shorter patient waits and faster decisions despite fewer staff available.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss

The NHS is managing the doctors' strike well, but it has led to some cancellations of pre-planned operations.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Both doctors and the government are handling this strike badly that's why there is no end in sight | Polly Toynbee

Resident doctors in England are striking again, seeking a pay restoration to 2008 levels, despite previous negotiations and significant pay increases.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Disruption expected as six-day doctors' strike begins

Resident doctors in England are striking over pay, causing significant disruption to NHS services and cancellations of patient appointments.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
22 hours ago

Why should London businesses invest in first aid training in 2026? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require every one of these employers to provide adequate first aid provision, yet many London businesses remain under-prepared.
London
Healthcare
fromKqed
5 days ago

UC Patient Care and Service Workers Plan Open-Ended Strike Starting Next Month | KQED

University of California workers plan a strike due to unmet demands for fair wages and affordable housing amid rising costs.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space'

The Forest of Dean could soon get its first drive through KFC, but Gloucestershire Live reported some residents were concerned it could "blight the area's beauty".
UK news
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Ambulance workers to strike next month over pay

"It defies belief that they have spent six years waiting for their skills and expertise to be recognised. Our members have Unite's total support in this fight for fair pay."
Healthcare
#resident-doctors
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Healthcare

Resident doctors in England vote to continue industrial action for another six months

Resident doctors in England voted overwhelmingly to continue industrial action for six months, urging government negotiation to prevent further strikes.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Doctors' leader claims new reduced pay offer killed chances of ending strikes in England

Ministers' reduced offer ended negotiations, leading to the 15th strike by resident doctors over pay and job security, disrupting the NHS.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Resident doctors begin longest strike yet as Streeting accuses BMA of hypocrisy over pay UK politics live

Resident doctors in English hospitals began a six-day strike to demand pay restoration to pre-austerity levels, significantly impacting hospital care.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Resident doctors in England to begin six-day strike after rejecting offer in pay dispute

Resident doctors in England will strike for six days after rejecting the government's final pay offer, marking their longest industrial action to date.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Doctors lose new jobs package as strike to go ahead

The government has withdrawn an offer of creating 1,000 more doctor training posts in England after the British Medical Association (BMA) refused to call off a six-day strike next week. The extra posts were part of a wider package of measures put forward by ministers earlier this year to resolve the long-running dispute with resident doctors.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Resident doctors to press ahead' with strike as crunch talks fail to prevent walkout

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Unite fined 265k over bin strike protests

Unite union fined £265,000 for repeatedly breaching an injunction during Birmingham's bin strike, with additional £170,000 interim payment ordered for council legal costs.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

British Medical Association accused of hypocrisy as its own staff strike over pay

The BMA faces criticism for offering its staff below-inflation pay while demanding a 26% increase for resident doctors.
#doctor-strike
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package

The Prime Minister has given the BMA 48 hours to cancel a doctor strike or lose 1,000 training places.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

PM gives BMA 48 hours to call-off strike or lose 1,000 training posts

The British Medical Association faces a 48-hour ultimatum to cancel a doctor strike or lose 1,000 training places.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package

The Prime Minister has given the BMA 48 hours to cancel a doctor strike or lose 1,000 training places.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

PM gives BMA 48 hours to call-off strike or lose 1,000 training posts

The British Medical Association faces a 48-hour ultimatum to cancel a doctor strike or lose 1,000 training places.
#hospital-strike
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in greater Lincolnshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in Hull and East Yorkshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in greater Lincolnshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in Hull and East Yorkshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Striking NHS doctors vote to continue action for another six months

NHS resident doctors in England voted overwhelmingly (about 93%) to continue industrial action, with turnout around 52–53 percent.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Bailiffs used to pursue NHS staff over pay errors

NHS payroll errors have led to thousands of staff being referred to debt collectors, causing significant distress and financial harm.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Council workers to vote over possible pay strike

About 1,000 Unite members working on housing maintenance across several English councils will vote on strike action after rejecting a 3.2% pay offer.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

The doctor strike has ended - what comes next?

Since last year he has not delivered. We've been let down by Wes Streeting. Doctors took that as a sign that the journey towards restoring pay to 2008 levels was in sight but that still requires another 25% hike in pay, on top of previous rises, according to the BMA.
UK politics
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Nurses and other NHS staff to get 3.3% pay rise

NHS staff in England (excluding doctors, dentists and senior managers) will receive a 3.3% pay rise next financial year, covering about 1.4 million workers.
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