Migration smoke and mirrors
The government has dishonestly seized on migration figures to suggest that Britain’s immigration crisis is improving.
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Farmers on the road [print version]
Britain’s farmers are maintaining their campaign against government food and agriculture polices. Tax changes make the headlines, but other issues threaten the industry, particularly costs.
The return of PFI [print version]
The government is grappling with how to revive Britain’s infrastructure. It seeks private investment funding to do so...
Trams: striking for safety [print version]
Greater Manchester’s tram drivers took strike action in the run up to Christmas to improve working conditions and safety.
Aerospace victory at Westland [print version]
Thousands of workers at the Italian-owned aerospace and defence company Leonardo, which runs Britain’s only helicopter factory have won a pay increase worth 8 per cent over two years
Farmers on the road
15 December 2025
Britain’s farmers continue their campaign against government food and agriculture polices. Tax changes make the headlines, but other issues threaten the industry, particularly costs.
The return of PFI
15 December 2025
Grappling with how to revive Britain’s infrastructure, the government seeks private investment funding. It seems oblivious to the damaging legacy of PFI.
Trams: striking for safety [updated}
15 December 2025
Manchester tram drivers are on strike action in the run up to Christmas over working conditions and safety. Earlier strikes were called off, but action has resumed as the employer’s initial response was not acceptable.
Aerospace victory at Westland
15 December 2025
Leonardo workers have won their pay dispute after rejecting the low initial offer and taking strike action. But their Yeovil helicopter factory faces the threat of closure waiting for a government contract.
BAE engineers in pay fight
4 December 2025
BAE aerospace workers in Lancashire are in dispute over pay. The company turned to the courts to stop strikes but lost. Their union, Unite, has announced continuing action during December.
BBC in crisis and under threat
1 December 2025
The current crisis at the BBC is unlikely to subside soon. Unless those working for the broadcaster are able to exercise more professional control, and to prevent political interference, it will probably worsen.
Pointless industrial dispute
1 December 2025
Not all workplace disputes are positive. One ongoing in Sheffield seems particularly pointless and divisive.