We will not back down to unions over pay dispute, says Oliver Dowden Oliver Dowden has insisted the Government will not back down in its pay dispute with workers in the public sector. Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2022
UK government will stay ‘resolute’ on nurses’ pay, says Oliver Dowden Minister defends refusal to override pay offer despite threat of further industrial action in January The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2022
Brits told dial 999 only if their lives are at risk in run up to Christmas Their dire warning comes as 100,000 nurses begin their second 24 hour strike on Tuesday and ambulance crews walk out the following day Daily Mirror · Dec 17, 2022
Month of rail strikes to cause travel chaos from today with 48-hour walkout in pay row Trains are set to run from 7.30am to 6.30pm on this week’s strike days, although many areas will be left with no services at all, including most of Scotland and Wales Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022
Month of train disruption begins with 48-hour strikes as nurses' walkout looms Many parts of the UK will have no rail services today and tomorrow including most of Wales and Scotland Wales Online · Dec 13, 2022
Nursing strikes still planned to go ahead after government talks fail RCN general secretary Pat Cullen blames Health Secretary Steve Barclay's 'belligerence' Wales Online · Dec 13, 2022
Month of rail disruption begins with 48-hour strikes, as nursing walkout looms Rail, Maritime and Transport union are walking out on Tuesday, but Network Rail warns disruption will last until January 8. The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022
Thousands of NHS appointments cancelled as talks fail to avert nursing strike Ministers admit they cannot eliminate risk to public from wave of industrial action The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022
Talks to avert nurses’ strike fail after Health Secretary’s ‘belligerence’ – RCN The Royal College of Nursing said Steve Barclay refused to discuss pay during a meeting on Monday. The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022
Minister leaving emergency Cobra meeting calls on striking workers to 'give families a break' There is set to be disruption due to a wave of winter strikes Wales Online · Dec 12, 2022
Government to hold Cobra meeting amid widespread strikes Royal Mail staff, nurses, paramedics, rail employees and Border Force officials will all stage walkouts over jobs, pay and conditions Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2022
Government to hold Cobra meeting as it faces widespread strikes Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Oliver Dowden has urged the unions to call off the “damaging” action Wales Online · Dec 12, 2022
Military could be called in as government seek to reduce strike impact The UK will be hit by a fresh wave of strikes in the lead up to Christmas Manchester Evening News · Dec 11, 2022
Cobra meeting to discuss plans for military staff to cover striking workers Labour and former army head warn repeated use of armed forces may lead to burnout and soldiers quitting The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2022
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2022 Military cover for Border Force strike under consideration at emergency Cobra meeting Government scrambles to form contingency plans to deal with eight day strike over festive period
Daily Mirror · Dec 11, 2022 Emergency Cobra meeting called over walkouts - full list of UK December strike dates Cabinet Office Minister Oliver Dowden will convene the Government's emergencies committee to discuss contingency plans for walkouts by staff, including nurses, paramedics, rail workers and Border Force officials
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022 Snow warnings as UK cold snap prompts fears of winter energy crisis Ministers taking advice on how to protect vulnerable amid weather alerts for large parts of country
The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022 Dowden paid £8,398 fee by firm of Kwarteng mini-budget party host Payment for ‘policy advice’ came from company of hedge fund manager who organised September champagne reception
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2022 From creepy crawlies to the Commons: What’s next for Matt Hancock? The former health secretary left the jungle in third place having reached the final of ITV’s I’m A Celebrity.
Daily Mirror · Nov 26, 2022 Cabinet minister pocketed £13,000 from private sector firms in a month Oliver Dowden was paid the eye-watering sum by an art services business and a hedge fund in the month before he was re-hired as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022 From creepy crawlies to the Commons: What’s next for Matt Hancock? The political future of the controversial MP who lost the Tory whip over his trip down under is on somewhat of a shaky footing.
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022 Ban on Chinese security cameras in ‘sensitive’ government sites Order applies to firms subject to China’s national security law
Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2022 Matt Hancock’s I’m A Celebrity appearance broke rules on post-ministerial jobs, Parliament watchdog says Matt Hancock
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022 Matt Hancock broke rules on post-ministerial jobs, Parliament watchdog says But Lord Pickles, the Acoba chair, said he believed further disciplinary action would be ‘disproportionate’.
Daily Mirror · Nov 22, 2022 I'm A Celeb's Matt Hancock has broken Ministerial Code, watchdog rules Parliament's revolving door watchdog, Acoba, ruled the former Health Secretary had breached the rules by appearing on the show - and on SAS: Who Dares Wins