Tube services suspended as RMT workers strike over pay and conditions London Underground lines were suspended on Monday as workers went on strike, causing travel disruption for commuters. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union including drivers, signallers and maintenance workers launched a series of strikes over pay and conditions. The action started
Councils failing to do pothole prevention should face mandatory training – RAC Councils which carry out little or no pothole prevention maintenance should face mandatory training, it has been claimed. The RAC urged the Government to introduce the measure as the “reactive-only” approach of many local authorities has “clearly contributed” to the “poor condition” of
Families ‘hope no stone is unturned’ as Southport killings inquiry resumes The families of three girls who were killed in a knife attack at a Southport dance class hope a public inquiry will leave “no stone unturned”, their solicitor has said. Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, were
William marking third anniversary of late Queen’s death as Harry returns to UK The Prince of Wales will carry out an engagement to mark the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death as his estranged brother returns to the UK for the first time in five months. William will be in Sunningdale, Berkshire, for the
Kate Forbes says independence for Scotland is an ‘economic necessity’ Independence for Scotland is an “economic necessity”, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has insisted as she said that the country is being “held back” by Westminster. Ms Forbes said that leaving the UK could be a “fresh start”, as she blamed successive UK governments for
Harry returning to the UK for charity visits with donation to Children in Need The Duke of Sussex is returning to the UK this week for the first time in five months, when he will show his support for BBC Children in Need and revisit a community recording studio in Nottingham. Harry, who is no
Prince Harry returning to the UK for charity visits with donation to Children in Need The Duke of Sussex is returning to the UK this week for the first time in five months, when he will show his support for BBC Children in Need and revisit a community recording studio in Nottingham. Harry, who is
Insecure work holding back economy The TUC said the Government’s flagship workers’ rights bill will tackle Britain’s insecure work “epidemic”. The Employment Rights Bill, which is currently making its way through Parliament, will ban exploitative zero hours contracts by giving workers a right to a contract which reflects their regular hours. It will also give
Joel Dommett hails ‘huge’ shows in running for National Television Awards Comedian Joel Dommett has described the National Television Awards (NTAs) as the “best night in talent” and said he cannot wait to meet the nominated stars of “unbelievable show” Adolescence. Dommett, who is returning to host the awards ceremony for the fifth year in
Firefighters tackle blaze at BBC’s former HQ Television Centre Dozens of firefighters are battling a blaze at the old BBC Television Centre in London’s White City. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said about 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines had been called to the nine-storey building on Wood Lane. Photos from the scene show crews