It’s a new year, but the Winter of Discontent for our railways, NHS, posties, borders and driving services has refused to budge.
Teachers, firefighters and junior doctors could all soon be added to the groups downing tools over pay and conditions, as inflation soars.
Rishi Sunak has summoned public service unions for talks today - but he has been accused of "misleading the public" after appearing to open the door to offering nurses more money.