A fresh wave of industrial action is taking place on Wednesday, February 1 as disputes over pay continue across multiple industries.
Thousands of rail workers, some of whom have taken part in strikes since summer, will be walking out again next month. It comes as Rail minister Huw Merriman admitted the government has lost more money due to the impact of rail strikes than it would have cost to settle the disputes months ago.
Meanwhile schools, universities and Whitehall will also be hit by strikes on the same day, in what appears set to be the toughest day in a winter of woe for the government. The public has been warned to expect 'significant disruption' on the day. The year may have only just started, but paramedics, nurses and rail workers have already taken part in strike action.
