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Train operators given ‘revised mandate’ to help end strike chaos, Mark Harper says

The Transport Secretary said rail companies had been given his ‘permission’ to make the revised offer to unions.

Evening Standard

Strikes in Britain set to intensify as teacher ballot results due

Strikes disrupting swathes of the British economy look likely to intensify this week, with teachers ready to announce industrial action, according to the Sunday Times, and nurses warning their strikes could double in size next month.

Reuters

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

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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

Union leaders to meet rail minister in bid to secure deal to end strikes

Transport Secretary Mark Harper denies the Government is blocking a deal, saying he is facilitating talks between unions and employers.

The Independent UK

Mick Lynch warns rail staff could be on strike this time next year if Tories won't budge

The boss of the Rail, Maritime and Transport workers union is working night and day on a settlement but ministers will not budge. And he says his members will not give in.

Daily Mirror

Rail strikes not just about pay as worker fears for passenger safety

Changes to terms and conditions are a sticking point in talks between the RMT, train operators and Network Rail

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Government seeking to ‘destroy the railway’ says train drivers’ union boss

Exclusive: Mick Whelan, general secretary of Aslef, says ministers want to alienate the workforce and drive passengers away with higher fares

The Independent UK

Mick Lynch suggests Tory strike plan is like 'China or Russia' as crackdown due in days

Rishi Sunak confirmed details on anti-strike legislation will be released 'in the coming days', while RMT boss Mick Lynch likened the Tory crackdown with countries where 'trade unions aren’t free'

Daily Mirror

Ministers urged to settle bitter dispute with workers amid fresh wave of strikes

Speaking on a picket line at London’s Euston station, Mick Lynch said the Government 'knows what needs to be done to move towards a settlement that we can all support' - but it has not happened so far

Daily Mirror

"I'll see this through to the bitter end": The view from Manchester's picket line as train strikes roll into new year

"It's a short-term loss for a long-term gain, big time"

Manchester Evening News

People with covid coming from China don't have to isolate in new travel rules

Testing will be voluntary for those arriving in the UK

Liverpool Echo

Full details of new travel rules for people arriving to UK from China to be announced

Beijing has condemned the introduction of Covid-19 testing on passengers

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The Independent UK

China arrivals banned from England without negative Covid test from 5 January, No 10 confirms

Government promises to set out full details of new rules for travellers from China and Hong Kong

Liverpool Echo

'Brand new year, same old problems': RMT strikers blame government in ongoing dispute

Transport secretary Mark Harper responded: "I would much rather they got off the picket line and got back round the negotiating table"

Evening Standard

Up to 70% of Shanghai residents have been infected with Covid, top doctor says as hospitals ‘flood’ with cases

The UK will require travellers from China to have a negative test before arrival from Thursday

AFP

Strike-hit UK faces first rail stoppage of 2023

London (AFP) - UK rail staff disrupted the New Year return to work on Tuesday in the latest strike action by workers in a range of sectors over the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation.

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The Independent UK

Covid-positive China arrivals won’t need to isolate, minister confirms

Voluntary tests being done to ‘collect info Chinese government is not sharing’, says Mark Harper

The National (Scotland)

RMT slams former Cabinet secretary for 'disingenuous' tweet about strike action

THE RMT has called out a former Cabinet minister for a “disingenuous” tweet about the pay offer put to rail workers.

The Independent UK

‘Last thing’ NHS needs is strikes, warns health chief

NHS Federation chief executive Matthew Taylor urged the Government to talk to the unions demanding a pay rise.

Evening Standard

Mick Lynch: ‘I’ll leave train strikes picket line and meet Mark Harper now if he wants’

RMT boss makes remark as 40,000 union members begin first of two 48-hour walkouts this week

Evening Standard

Travellers from China who test positive for Covid will not have to isolate in UK, says minister

Airlines will be required to check that passengers from China have a negative Covid test before departure from Thursday

The Independent UK

UK suffering from ministers’ ‘outright incompetence’, economists warn

The UK is set for a deeper recession than other G7 nations, economists warned

The Independent UK

Covid-positive China arrivals will not have to quarantine, minister confirms

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said testing passengers arriving from China is about ‘collecting information’ on the virus.

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