NHS workers in action
26 August 2026
Strikes by health workers over pay have been taking place all over the country. Those involved include health visitors, operating theatre staff and pathology staff.
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Consultants prepare for action
8 July 2026
NHS consultants in England have voted for strike action over pay and conditions. The vote comes shortly after resident doctors settled their own dispute after three years of action.
Menwith Hill call for independence
7 July 2026
On 4 July, US Independence Day, protesters gathered at RAF Menwith Hill to highlight and object to the presence of US bases in Britain. Echoing the Declaration of Independence, they called for freedom from outside interference.
Skilled rail jobs threatened
1 July 2026
Balfour Beatty rail engineers are threatened with redundancy, which will deprive the industry of their essential skills. Their union says publicly owned Network Rail should mitigate this by allocating alternative work.
Call for action over silica
Preventable industrial diseases are still with us. Trade union Unite is calling for action on exposure to crystalline silica.
Action sweeps universities
University employers are undermining employment protections, attacking pensions, and casualising work across the sector, across the country. Workers continue to resist.
European Union: Meddling in Switzerland
On 14 June, the people of Switzerland voted in a referendum on a proposal to cap the country’s population at ten million.
Government debt soars [print version]
According to the latest official figures, government debt currently stands at around £2.9 trillion, equivalent to around 95 per cent of the country’s gross domestic product.
Universities: Victory at Sheffield Hallam [print version]
A dispute at Sheffield Hallam University involving lecturers in the University & College Union (UCU) has been resolved – at least for now...
Universities: Nottingham threat [print version]
Nottingham University wants to cut 609 academic jobs, including many posts in its prestigious physics department. It is facing resistance from its workers.
Procurement: Words instead of deeds [print version]
In late May, the Guardian reported that Chancellor Rachel Reeves had told ministers to buy British “wherever possible” when awarding government contracts for steel, shipbuilding, energy and artificial intelligence.
Aberdeen votes for North Sea jobs
23 June 2026
The result of the Aberdeen South by-election, with a decisive defeat for the SNP candidate, was a result of anger against the net zero policies of both the SNP and Labour. Workers are calling for a change.
Energy costs threaten industry
23 June 2026
Britain’s industrial base is at risk. Manufacturers say that high energy costs are driving production abroad. Trade unions too have raised the issue. Promised government action hasn’t yet materialised.
Isle of Wight fight for lifeboat base
23 June 2026
The RNLI plans to close its inshore lifeboat engineering facility on the Isle of Wight. Workers there are fighting to keep their skilled jobs – and for union recognition.
Victory at Sheffield Hallam University
23 June 2026
A dispute at Sheffield Hallam University over lecturers’ conditions has been resolved after solid strike action during May and June. The employer withdrew plans that would have worsened pension provision, but a threat to jobs remains.
Nottingham University jobs threat
23 June 2026
Nottingham University wants to cut academic jobs, including many posts in its prestigious physics department. It is facing resistance from its workers and wider criticism.
Procurement: words instead of deeds
23 June 2026
The government says will support British industry for new contracts. But these claims do not stand up to scrutiny.
Energy price protest in Glasgow
31 May 2026
Protests in Glasgow followed news of the latest increase to the energy price cap. This will increase household bills from July. There were calls to fight profiteering and net zero policies.
US charges former president of Cuba
21 May 2026
The US government has made criminal charges against former Cuban president Raúl Castro in relation to the shooting down of an aircraft in 1996. Cuba has rejected this a political move against its country.
Cuba prepares for US attack
20 May 2026
Cuba is under threat of attack by the USA. Trump has blocked oil supplies and is preparing military action. Cuba says this is without legitimate excuse as it prepares to defend itself.
Protests against paddling in poo
20 May 2026
Britain’s beaches and rivers continue to suffer poor water quality. Thousands took part in the latest protests around Britain on 16 May.
British Steel nationalisation: decisive step
15 May 2026
Government plans to nationalise British Steel and save Scunthorpe steel works were welcomed by unions and the industry. But they warned there’s more to do on high energy costs and ensuring major projects use steel made here.
Gender identity services: BMA finally sees sense
11 May 2026
The BMA has finally accepted the findings of the 2024 Cass report into NHS gender identity services. Despite widespread support, the BMA Council initially opposed implementation, which was challenged by members.
Running on empty: time to act!
7 May 2026
Fuel shortages look likely. Unlike the government, workers in the gas and oil industry want Britain to use our resources of gas and oil and to maintain refinery capacity.
Campaigning on housing continues
4 May 2026
New legislation on renters’ rights won’t end the housing crisis across Britain. A demonstration last month in London called for much more to be done.
Kick in the teeth for dentists
23 April 2026
Dentists are demanding that the government funds proper NHS dentistry services for all. They are calling for an end to the long term problems suffered by dentists and their patients.
University academics in action
23 April 2026
University and College Union members across the country continue their fight for jobs. This is taking place separately in each institution, as part of a united campaign.
Surgeons’ alarm over training cuts
23 April 2026
Surgeons are alarmed about the impact of training cuts on specialist care and patient safety. They demand that government looks at alternatives.
Salt supply threat
23 April 2026
Salt is vital, but British production is under threat. There are huge reserves, but one of the two production sites is closing and the other is foreign owned.
'Reset' threat to agriculture
The Starmer government’s “reset” with the EU threatens to undermine food standards and production in Britain in the name of removing trade barriers and its unshakeable assumption that Brexit has been a disadvantage.