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RMT calls off ScotRail strikes after rail firm boosts pay offer

RMT calls off ScotRail strikes after rail firm boosts pay offer

RMT members working for ScotRail will vote on an increased pay offer, ScotRail announced on Thursday.

English National Opera fights funding cuts as petition hits major milestone

English National Opera fights funding cuts as petition hits major milestone

The national opera company is campaigning to reverse decisions made by Arts Council England last week.

Unions to discuss co-ordinated industrial action

Unions to discuss co-ordinated industrial action

Disputes are raging across the country in services including the NHS, transport and education.

Starmer: World of difference between Streeting’s senile remark and Tory scandals

Starmer: World of difference between Streeting’s senile remark and Tory scandals

The shadow health secretary has apologised for a comment about Jeremy Corbyn in Parliament, saying it was made ‘in jest’.

Fourth person charged over kidnap and murder of man found dead in Essex

Fourth person charged over kidnap and murder of man found dead in Essex

Junior Kettle, 31, has been charged with the murder of Koray Alpergin, 43, who was found dead near an industrial estate.

Early years facing 8% fall in funding by 2024, warns IFS

Early years facing 8% fall in funding by 2024, warns IFS

The IFS study found that the cost for childcare providers are likely to jump by 9% between this year and 2024/25.

By-election looms in Greater Manchester as Labour MP set to become deputy mayor

By-election looms in Greater Manchester as Labour MP set to become deputy mayor

Kate Green has formally resigned as an MP after Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham chose her to become his deputy.

Murder accused claims animal-loving victim drowned beloved pet dog, court hears

Murder accused claims animal-loving victim drowned beloved pet dog, court hears

Mark Brown claimed Leah Ware killed her beloved Pomeranian dog, Lady, a few days before the prosecution says he killed her.

Judge throws out claim watch tycoon ‘cheated’ brother out of inheritance

Judge throws out claim watch tycoon ‘cheated’ brother out of inheritance

Marcus Margulies faced allegations that he had concealed funds from a “secret” trust held in a Swiss bank account.

Made.com staff taking legal action over ‘appalling’ Zoom redundancies

Made.com staff taking legal action over ‘appalling’ Zoom redundancies

About a dozen employees have instructed law firm Aticus to pursue the legal challenge after being made redundant on Wednesday.

BBC bosses to be questioned by MPs over proposed cuts to local radio

BBC bosses to be questioned by MPs over proposed cuts to local radio

MP Julian Knight said the plans ‘have provoked genuine disquiet in communities up and down the country’.

Firms ‘using Grenfell inquiry to position themselves for legal proceedings’

Firms ‘using Grenfell inquiry to position themselves for legal proceedings’

In closing submissions on Thursday, lead counsel Richard Millett KC accused firms of a ‘merry go round of buck-passing’ to protect themselves.

Student arrested for egging Charles and Camilla says crowd were raging

Student arrested for egging Charles and Camilla says crowd were raging

Patrick Thelwell told The Mirror he was protesting about the state of the country and its ‘descent into fascism’.

Man who attacked Jews, including boy, 14, had prayer to protect against ‘enemy’

Man who attacked Jews, including boy, 14, had prayer to protect against ‘enemy’

Qureshi claimed ‘it was just a coincidence’ his three victims were all wearing traditional orthodox Jewish clothing.

Pubs must embrace flexible working to ease staff shortages, Young’s boss says

Pubs must embrace flexible working to ease staff shortages, Young’s boss says

Simon Dodd, the recently appointed chief executive of Young’s, told the PA news agency that pub workers now want to work flexible hours.

Increasing number of workers taking strike action over pay

Increasing number of workers taking strike action over pay

Staff in the NHS, at universities and on buses are among the latest to be involved in industrial disputes.

Elon Musk ends home working for Twitter staff – report

Elon Musk ends home working for Twitter staff – report

In his first email to staff since taking over, the billionaire is reported to have told staff they can no longer work from home.

Amnesty urges Ireland to take case to Europe if UK legacy bill becomes law

Amnesty urges Ireland to take case to Europe if UK legacy bill becomes law

A Troubles victim told an Irish committee that the UK government’s legacy bill was ‘despicable’.

Friendly monkeys have ‘higher levels of helpful bacteria in their guts’

Friendly monkeys have ‘higher levels of helpful bacteria in their guts’

The scientists followed 38 macaques on the island of Cayo Santiago, off Puerto Rico.

Sturgeon: ‘Hard limit’ in pay negotiations without more money from Westminster

Sturgeon: ‘Hard limit’ in pay negotiations without more money from Westminster

Nicola Sturgeon said ‘there is a hard limit without additional resources from Westminster in what we can do’ amid union pay negotiations.

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