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Trade union threatens legal action over winter fuel cut

The move will further strain relations between the Labour Party and trade union Unite.

The Independent UK

Labour facing legal challenge over winter fuel payments cut

Unite has accused the government of acting unlawfully over its move to means test the payment, which is expected to affect around 10 million pensioners

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves: I was wrong on no big tax rises being needed

UK chancellor says she had not known true picture of public finances but no need to increase taxes further after budget

The Guardian - UK

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Gig economy firm under fire for telling restaurants they can avoid UK’s new tipping laws

Temper Works has promoted its gig workers to clients, saying they fall outside the legislation

The Guardian - UK

Could legal bid stop ‘cruel’ UK government plan to axe winter fuel benefit?

Labour government’s decision to scrap a winter allowance for elderly people to meet heating costs was met with outrage.

Al Jazeera

Closing Grangemouth Oil Refinery will hit Scotland’s national security, MP says

Brian Leishman said the proposed closure of Grangemouth is at odds with Great British Energy’s hopes to safeguard national and energy security

Evening Standard

John Swinney calls for end to 'unfair' strikes targeting schools in his constituency

SCOTLAND'S First Minister has called for an end to strike action targeting his constituency ...

The National (Scotland)

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Swinney calls for end to strikes targeting schools in his constituency

Primary schools and nurseries have faced disruption since last week.

Evening Standard

Leaked recording shows McDonald’s manager briefing Uber Eats drivers

Campaign group says Antrim manager is directing self-employed couriers and claims to have dismissed two of them

The Guardian - UK

Union warns of 'significant disruption' as Highland Stagecoach drivers to strike

AROUND 200 Unite members are set to bring bus services to a stop after an “unacceptable” pay offer...

The National (Scotland)

'Political ploy': Fury as union members target John Swinney office over pay

UNION members who protested outside the office of First Minister John Swinney have been accused of a “political ploy” as they escalated their…

The National (Scotland)

Renen Unite MTB long sleeve jersey review – technical riding jersey with unique customization options

Renen’s Unite jersey features a clever mix of fabrics to maximise airflow with the option to add your name and race number

Bike Perfect

Striking council staff to stage protest outside John Swinney’s office

TRADE union members protesting over council workers’ pay are to take their fight to John Swinney’s office in a bid to encourage the First…

The National (Scotland)

Striking council staff stage pay protest outside Swinney’s office

Unison members in the Perth and Kinross area are taking part in a two-week walkout which has closed a number of schools.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Major fraud investigation under way into £112m hotel built by Unite union

SFO inquiry follows two reports ordered by union’s boss, Sharon Graham, into conference complex valued at £29m

The National (Scotland)

Shona Robison says 'no more money' available for local government pay

SHONA Robison has said there “simply is no more money” to fund pay deals for local government workers amid strikes which have closed schools in…

Evening Standard

No more money available for local government pay, says Robison

Schools in the constituency of Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, are closed due to strike action.

Evening Standard

Tram workers win toilet breaks dispute

Unite said it was an issue of ‘basic dignity at work’.

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The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh Tram workers win toilet break dispute after strike threat

TRAM workers in Edinburgh have won a dispute over rest periods and toilet breaks after threatening strike action, a union has said.

The Guardian - UK

UK should ‘repurpose’ Belfast shipyard to make green infrastructure

Thinktank says government should set up arm’s-length company to buy Harland & Wolff site, which is in administration

The National (Scotland)

Highlands bus drivers set to be balloted for strike action over pay dispute

BUS drivers in the Highlands could go on strike as early as November, as workers are set to be balloted for strike action amid a pay dispute ...

The Independent UK

Unite union says Labour’s workers’ bill has ‘more holes than Swiss cheese’ over zero-hour contracts

Unite has responded most critically to parts of the legislation, accusing the government of tying itself ‘up in knots’

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour 'just as culpable' over Winter Fuel Payment cut, says union boss

SCOTTISH Labour are “just as culpable as UK Labour” for the Winter Fuel Payment cut, a Union boss has said ...

The Guardian - UK

TGI Fridays secures rescue deal but more than 1,000 UK jobs lost

Private equity groups Calveton and Breal Capital to buy 51 restaurants, although 35 outlets will close

The Guardian - UK

Sammy Morris obituary

Other lives: Factory worker and care assistant who was involved in trade union activities throughout his working life

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