‘Tide is turning’ against rail unions, claims Tory minister as train strike begins RMT boss Mick Lynch denies support for strikes falling and accuses BBC of parroting ‘propaganda’ The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022
ScotRail warns of disruption ahead of latest rail strikes SCOTRAIL has warned passengers to expect massive disruption during the latest round of RMT strikes. The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2022
GMB fans thrilled as Mick Lynch 'embarrasses' Richard Madeley The RMT boss appeared on the show amid further rail strikes Liverpool Echo · Dec 13, 2022
Huge ScotRail service disruption begins in latest National Rail RMT strike action While the dispute does not involve ScotRail staff, the walkout of RMT union members at Network Rail will impact services in Scotland until Saturday. Daily Record · Dec 13, 2022
GMB's Richard Madeley asked 'why don't you interview yourself' in heated clash over strikes Richard Madeley and Kate Garraway led an interview with RMT Union leader Mick Lynch over the Christmas train strikes, but it soon turned heated as Richard was asked 'why don't you interview yourself' Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022
Train strikes: month of chaos begins as rail staff walk out on first 48-hour strike Members of Rail, Maritime and Transport union press ahead with two 48-hour strikes at Network Rail The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022
UK strikes: standoff continues as Sunak says no change in pay stance Rail bosses and unions also signal they will not budge, as RMT’s Mick Lynch says there is ‘no deal in sight’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022
ScotRail warns of disruption ahead of latest strikes The vast majority of services won't be able to operate between 13 and 17 December Insider UK · Dec 13, 2022
UK train strikes: Rishi Sunak says government will not shift on rail negotiations – as it happened Large parts of national rail network grind to halt as RMT union members strike for increased pay The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022
Transport Secretary Mark Harper: We won’t blink first in stand-off with rail, NHS and other unions Transport Secretary Mark Harper said the Government would not blink first in the stand-off with unions striking on the railways, the NHS and other sectors. Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2022
Trains, Royal Mail and nurses: Every strike planned in run up to Christmas From ambulances to buses and postal deliveries, few public services will be unaffected by industrial action in Britain’s new ‘winter of discontent’ The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022
Train strike latest LIVE: Major rail walkout begins as snow and ice continues to cause travel chaos Combination of strike and icy weather bring many train services into London to standstill Evening Standard · Dec 13, 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
Train strikes: Every date in December 2022 and January 2023 Widescale walkouts planned for eight dates The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022
Manchester Evening News · Dec 13, 2022 What the rail strikes mean for you as workers walk out for four days this week Tens of thousands of workers are taking industrial action
Wales Online · 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
The Independent UK · 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.
Edinburgh Live · Dec 12, 2022 Train strikes dates: What Edinburgh trains will run during industrial action Trains across the country are coming to a standstill as RMT are staging a five-day strike following a lengthy dispute over pay and working conditions. The union rejected the latest pay deal.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2022 Scottish Government urge Tories to settle dispute with RMT ahead of strike action SCOTTISH ministers have called on the Tories to act immediately to bring an end to the dispute with RMT members at Network Rail before strike…
Manchester Evening News · Dec 12, 2022 Rail chaos will continue over Christmas as latest pay offer rejected The RMT are striking over pay and conditions
The Money Edit · Dec 12, 2022 Train strikes in July: when are they and how to get a refund Train strikes are happening in July. We explain your rights if you cannot travel and want your money back, and if you aren’t able to make it to a big event
Daily Record · Dec 12, 2022 Lanarkshire politician calls on Scottish Government to take Caledonian Sleeper rail service into public ownership Richard Leonard MSP's plea comes amid news the SNP and Scottish Greens are planning to hand service back to Serco.
Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2022 Londoners face more travel misery as rail strike goes ahead and cold weather warning in place First 48 hour rail strike this week to cause chaos on Tuesday while Met says ice will also lead to more ‘difficult’ travel conditions
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 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.