The Latest Breaking News from Unison

Bruni de la Motte obituary

Other lives: Academic turned journalist who wrote about life in the former German Democratic Republic, where she was born

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24

Union leaders issue new leadership ultimatum to Starmer

Prime minister told a summit in Munich that he ‘ended the week much stronger’ than he started it after attempts to oust him from Downing Street

The Independent UK · Feb 14

Government unsure how many NHS staff will be affected by immigration changes

Labour announced proposed changes to immigration rules last year

The Independent UK · Feb 2

New leader says Unison will end support for ‘destructive’ Labour right wing

Blunt remarks indicate UK’s largest union may be on collision course with Wes Streeting and Labour more widely

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2025

Andrea Egan's Election Highlights Rising Discontent Among Britain's Public Sector Workers

Andrea Egan's election as Unison general secretary signals rising frustration among UK public sector workers over pay, staffing pressures and Labour ties.

International Business Times UK · Dec 17, 2025

Blow for Starmer as biggest trade union elects left-wing leader who was expelled from Labour

Andrea Egan has beaten the current general secretary of Unison Christina McAnea in a shock result

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

UK’s largest union elects leftwinger who was expelled from Labour

Andrea Egan to become Unison general secretary, succeeding Christina McAnea, who has close links to Keir Starmer

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025

New leader elected at biggest trade union

Christina McAnea, who has been leader of Unison since 2021, lost in the vote to Andrea Egan.

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025

Accused CBD stabber gets bail, but won't be released

An accused stabber who allegedly injured a worker in a random attack on a city street has secured bail to continue treatment for complex psychological issues.

AAP · Dec 17, 2025

It’s under fire from left and right – but Labour’s workers’ rights bill is a huge achievement

It makes no sense for union leaders to cry betrayal when it will be their members who benefit from these sorely needed reforms, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025