Ambulance staff say they feel ‘demonised’ by Government The GMB Ambulance Committee accused ministers of trying to ‘remove our right to strike’. Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2023
UK ambulance workers accuse government of demonising them In letter to Rishi Sunak, GMB union members say they feel ‘utterly betrayed’ by attempts to portray them as ‘uncaring about safety’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2023
Planned NHS strike action in Scotland halted as new pay negotiations begin Fresh talks are expected in the coming weeks between unions and the Scottish Government. Daily Record · Jan 13, 2023
Ben Shephard makes fun of Kate Garraway's appearance as she makes apology to Good Morning Britain viewers The pair were back fronting the ITV news programme Manchester Evening News · Jan 13, 2023
GMB's Kate Garraway 'distressed' after husband Derek Draper fell out of wheelchair Kate was forced to transport her husband in a taxi after long ambulance waiting times Liverpool Echo · Jan 13, 2023
Kate Garraway shares upsetting Derek incident on ITV Good Morning Britain after rushing him to hospital in taxi The presenter made the comments during her latest appearance on GMB Manchester Evening News · Jan 13, 2023
GMB's Kate Garraway apologises after Ben Shephard's dress comments Ben was not a fan of what his Good Morning Britain co-star was wearing Liverpool Echo · Jan 13, 2023
Steve Barclay privately concedes he will have to increase pay offer to NHS staff The U-turn may help to end wave of strikes, though funding it could require cuts to key services The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2023
Jonnie Irwin updates fans on home refurb for wife and children after cancer diagnosis The TV host has sadly been given a terminal cancer diagnosis, with medics warning that potentially he might only have months to live. Nottingham Post · Jan 12, 2023
Ambulance and nursing unions to continue strikes in Wales and say Welsh Government offer 'not sufficient' A Welsh Government had been hoping an offer of a one-off payment would help avoid further strikes Wales Online · Jan 12, 2023
Piers Morgan's son brands Denise Welch 'abusive bully' in Twitter feud The spat began when 29-year-old Spencer took to the social media app to ask if ITV had apologised to his dad after Piers asked for his job at GMB back in a tweet Daily Record · Jan 12, 2023
Chris Eubank Jr punches Ben Shephard for 20 seconds straight on GMB Ben admitted he felt "a bit queasy" about the segment Nottingham Post · Jan 12, 2023
Ambulance union to discuss up to SIX more strike dates as pay dispute deepens The GMB union will meet ambulance representatives to discuss further industrial action after talks with Health Secretary Steve Barclay failed to break the deadlock Daily Mirror · Jan 12, 2023
Denise Welch embroiled in spat with Piers Morgan's son as he calls her an 'abusive bully' Loose Women star Denise Welch reacted to Piers Morgan's son Spencer Morgan's tweet asking if ITV had apologised to the former Good Morning Britain presenter Daily Mirror · Jan 12, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2023 Fewer people call for ambulances on service’s biggest strike so far Safety not thought to be affected despite up to 25,000 workers joining picket lines across England and Wales
Manchester Evening News · Jan 11, 2023 "It's not just about wages - we're fighting for the NHS!" - The view from the picket line as paramedics take strike action Paramedics at picket lines in Manchester and Stockport said the crisis in the NHS was behind delays of up to ten hours outside hospital A&E departments
Liverpool Echo · Jan 11, 2023 Good Morning Britain's Adil Ray addresses backlash from viewers Adil said he tries to talk round those sending him abuse
Glasgow Live · Jan 11, 2023 Glasgow union leader warns anti-strike bill could spark nationwide action Proposals to require some public sector staff to continue working during a strike
Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2023 Watch: Thousands of ambulance workers walk out in pay dispute Up to 25,000 ambulance workers across England and Wales have gone on strike in a dispute with the Government over pay. Paramedics, call handlers, drivers and technicians from the Unison and GMB unions are taking part in staggered strikes across a 24-hour period. It comes as 14 health unions, representing…
Manchester Evening News · Jan 11, 2023 ITV viewers say 'only on Good Morning Britain' as they're given new 'crisis' decision Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley led an interesting debate that got those tuning in talking
The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023 Thousands of ambulance workers walk out in pay dispute NHS Providers has warned the health service will be hit harder by Wednesday’s strike than one held in December.
Wales Online · Jan 11, 2023 Ambulance staff strike for second time in Wales Almost 1,500 ambulance workers in Wales have gone on strike again in a dispute over pay and working conditions
Wales Online · Jan 11, 2023 NHS issue advice on calling 999 during ambulance worker strikes It comes as ambulance workers part of the GMB union will walk out today for the second time
Insider UK · Jan 11, 2023 Strikes underway at Glenrothes offshore supply chain provider Union members respond to 'paltry' 3% pay rise offer
The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023 Thousands of ambulance workers go on strike in dispute over pay NHS England has told patients to continue to call 999 for life-threatening emergencies but to use 111, GPs and pharmacies for non-urgent needs.