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Thousands of jobs at risk as British Steel threatens closure of blast furnaces

A consultation has been launched on closing blast furnaces at Scunthorpe steelworks

Evening Standard

Scottish Water executives ‘deliberately wrecked’ pay talks, claims union

It comes ahead of strike action by staff on Friday.

The Independent UK

UK Town Motors On As Historic Vauxhall Plant To Shut

At regular intervals, vehicle transporters exited the front gates of the historic Vauxhall plant in the English town of Luton, loaded with white electric vans straight off the assembly line.

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Fresh talks aimed at resolving Birmingham bin strike

Members of Unite in Birmingham are on all out strike over pay.

Evening Standard

Finance workers to stage fresh strikes in dispute over pay

Members of Unite working for Capita’s Life and Pensions division in Glasgow and Manchester will walk out on Wednesday until April 7.

The Independent UK

Union criticises ‘sluggish’ negotiations to end Birmingham bins strike

Unite claims any chance of a breakthrough is being ‘hobbled’ by commissioners who were drafted in to help with the council’s finances.

Evening Standard

Rubbish, rats and frayed tempers as bin strike brings chaos to Birmingham

Police called after frustrated residents tip waste on to street, less than two weeks into indefinite stoppage

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Birmingham bin strike to continue after talks end without resolution

Union says Labour-run council could end industrial action with ‘decent rate of pay’, but town hall says offer is fair

The Guardian - UK

Talks to halt bins strike end without deal

Rubbish has been piling up across Birmingham, with bins remaining unemptied for weeks.

Evening Standard

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Marie Claire

Realistic to expect billions of investment in Grangemouth future, says Swinney

The First Minister said he is ‘confident’ public and private money can create new jobs.

Evening Standard

Cabinet united over welfare cuts, McFadden says as ministers brace for backlash

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will set out her plans in the Commons on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Birmingham bin collection strike offers ‘banquet’ for rats, pest expert says

Uncollected food waste ‘poses public health danger’ as 400 workers take indefinite action over pay and conditions

The Guardian - UK

What next for Mike Ashley’s patchwork retail empire?

The tycoon’s Frasers Group faces a tricky next chapter after decades of relentless deal-making

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Evening Standard

Rats and other rodents posing ‘huge’ public health risk amid ongoing bin strike

The National Pest Technicians Association is urging residents in Birmingham to protect themselves from disease.

The Independent UK

Birmingham bin strike: Public health warning as rodents ‘feast’ on rotting trash

Experts warn public health risks are mounting as the rubbish piles up

The Independent UK

Second union announces strike at Scottish Water as pay talks break down

Around 500 members of Unite will join GMB members in a walkout later this month.

The National (Scotland)

Second union joins Scottish Water staff strike amid pay dispute

SCOTTISH Water has been accused of “watering down” pay offer as a second union confirmed it is taking strike action ...

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The National (Scotland)

Dundee university existence at risk without Scottish Government action, union urges

THE University of Dundee's existence is at risk unless urgent government action is taken, a union has urged ...

Evening Standard

Ambulance workers vote for industrial action over proposed policy ‘bandage’

The move comes after a proposed new shift system was to be piloted in the South Eastern Trust area.

The Guardian - UK

Bin strike begins in Birmingham as workers and council trade accusations

Rubbish piles up as all-out strike follows smaller actions since January over scrapping of some roles

The Independent UK

Council refuse workers begin indefinite strike amid row over jobs and pay

The Unite union has warned disruption caused by bin strikes could stretch into the summer months.

The National (Scotland)

Hundreds of staff begin strike at Scottish university amid pensions dispute

Hundreds of staff at a Scottish university have started a two-week strike in a dispute over pension ...

The Guardian - UK

British defence jobs and skills will keep us safe, says the PM. So he’d better buy the UK’s jet, not the US one

Why purchase American-made F-35 jets instead of upgraded T5 Typhoons? Surely that would make a mockery of all he promised, says Sharon Graham, general secretary of the union Unite

The National (Scotland)

Strikes by marine workers at Scottish Royal Navy bases suspended

STRIKES by marine workers at Scottish Royal Navy bases have been suspended following talks with the Ministry of Defence.

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