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 government is grappling with how to revive Britain’s infrastructure. It seeks private investment funding to do so...
Greater Manchester’s tram drivers took strike action in the run up to Christmas to improve working conditions and safety.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1 December 2025
Not all workplace disputes are positive. One ongoing in Sheffield seems particularly pointless and divisive.
1 December 2025
The IMF is central to the way finance capital runs. It’s instructive to see how it controls the international economy through debt.
