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What is the anti-strike bill? UN raises concerns over government legislation

The legislation would create enforceable minimum service levels during industrial action but the ILO believes it may infringe international rights

Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2023

Ministers slammed for seeking to rush ‘anti-strike’ laws through Commons in just two days

Opposition parties condemned the timetable unveiled for the new minimum service strike law

Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2023

‘Civilised European nations’ sack striking workers, do they, Grant Shapps? What nonsense

The business secretary is trying to warp reality as part of the Tories’ culture war against NHS staff, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2023

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Int’l Mining Community Highlights Importance of Saudi Minerals in Meeting Global Demand

Officials and investors emphasized on Wednesday the importance to uncover the Kingdom’s mining wealth, given the gap the world faces in the need for minerals and renewable energy. During the first day of the International Mining Conference in Riyadh, senior officials and heads of major international companies said Saudi Arabia…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 12, 2023

Train strikes: New offer to be made to unions

Pay hike likely to be 10 per cent over two years with ‘driver-only operation’ proposals watered down

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023

The Tories’ anti-strike bill will only lead to even greater industrial upheaval

This proposed legislation will do nothing to end the current disputes. Instead, its vagueness will give ministers dangerous new powers, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2023

Harper: ‘Renewed offer’ on table at latest talks to avert further rail strikes

Despite the Transport Secretary's positivity, one union boss says there was still 'zero' chance of a resolution

Wales Online · Jan 12, 2023

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The Guardian view on anti-strike laws: bad in practice, wrong in principle

Editorial: Attacking fundamental labour rights is a sign of weakness in a prime minister without a strategy

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2023

Anti-strike legislation ‘extraordinary waste of time’, says ex-Tory health secretary

Exclusive: Ministers should be focused on ending strikes rather than ‘removing right of NHS staff to withdraw their labour’, says Stephen Dorrell

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023

‘He’s been photo-Shapped!’: This Morning presenters crack up at edited Boris Johnson photo tweeted by Shapps

‘There’s Kardashians who can’t do that!’ Holly Willoughby joked

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023

Inside Politics: 999

20,000 ambulance staff to walk out again as Starmer and Sunak face off at PMQs, and UK and Japan to sign defence pact countering China threat in the Asia-Pacific region, writes Matt Mathers

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023

Wednesday briefing: Does failure to launch spell the end of the UK’s space ambitions?

In today’s newsletter: The first rocket mission from the UK didn’t reach orbit, but industry leaders explain why the burgeoning field is ready for liftoff – and what comes next

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2023

Slashed energy bill support a 'hammerblow' for South West firms

Business leaders across the region have welcomed the continued support from the government, but have warned it may not be enough to save struggling smaller firms

Birmingham Post · Jan 11, 2023

Public sector strikes row escalates as unions plan coordinated ‘day of action’

Unions react furiously to proposed legislation for Wales, England and Scotland they say will allow ministers to ban strikes

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2023

Would anyone notice if the government went on strike?

Underfunding the NHS, overseeing the trains don’t operate to a minimal level – it’s hard to point to a single properly functioning department

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023

Grant Shapps accused of ‘outrageous slur’ over claim ambulance strike puts lives at risk

Business secretary clashes with union chiefs as he sets out plan for anti-strike legislation

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023

Shapps on collision course with unions over minimum service levels laws

The Business Secretary said the legislation is necessary but unions warned the plan is illegal and unworkable.

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023

Sturgeon to fight UK Government’s minimum service laws ‘every step of the way’

The legislative plans would see minimum service levels introduced for ambulance, rail and fire staff during industrial action.

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Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2023

Grant Shapps on collision course with unions as he unveils anti-strike minimum service levels laws

The Business Secretary said the legislation is necessary but unions warned the plan is illegal and unworkable

Reuters · Jan 10, 2023

UK laws to blunt strikes begin journey through parliament

The British government introduced legislation to parliament on Tuesday which would require key public services to maintain minimum safety levels during strike action by workers.

Daily Mirror · Jan 10, 2023

Brazen Grant Shapps claims striking paramedics are 'risking lives' in 'poison' crackdown

The Business Secretary is accused of 'demonising' striking ambulance workers as he turns his fire on the unions - and publishes a Bill to enforce minimum service levels on unions

The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon vows to fight anti-strike bill 'every step of the way'

BUSINESS secretary Grant Shapps has presented anti-strike legislation to the Commons which will require some public service employees to continue…

Manchester Evening News · Jan 10, 2023

Boris Johnson erased from picture posted by Grant Shapps next to Virgin Orbit space rocket

The rocket was part of a failed launch mission on Tuesday morning

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2023

Boris Johnson photoshopped out of Grant Shapps spaceport rocket picture

Source close to Shapps says: ‘Grant wasn’t aware anyone had edited the picture’

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023

Boris Johnson airbrushed out of Grant Shapps’ spaceport picture

Business secretary hastily deletes tweet after eagled-eyed users pick up on edit

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