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More than 1,500 Victorian bus drivers go on strike for improved conditions

The Transport Workers Union says major companies Dyson and Ventura are refusing to address working conditions or pass on wage increased to drivers.

ABC News · May 5, 2022

One in three fish and chip shops could close amid national shortage of sunflower oil

Chippies are facing their "biggest ever crisis" according to one industry expert with the on-going war in Ukraine leaving thousands on the brink of closure - and customers paying more

Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2022

A third of fish and chip shops could close due to oil shortages, experts warn

Wholesale prices of oil have doubled in recent weeks

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022

Expert warns 50% of chippies could close and cost of fish and chips could soar to £13

Fish expert pleads with government to scrap controversial VAT increase by 7.5%

Wales Online · Mar 21, 2022

Fears numerous chippies will close as rising prices mean cod and chips could cost £13

Chippies are calling on the Government to stop its controversial VAT rise as customers face paying £12-13 for a large cod and chips and this is before they feel the full effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Mar 19, 2022