Rishi Sunak has warned that the UK’s problems will not “go away” in 2023 after a “tough” 12 months, as he delivered his New Year message. The prime minister, in his message to the public after a turbulent year in British politics, promised that the “very best of Britain” will be on display in the…
Trade Union Boss Accuses UK Government of Putting ‘Fingers in Their Ears’ Over Pay Disputes
The new general secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has accused Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government of refusing to listen or negotiate about pay demands which have led to strikes on Britain’s railways and in the National Health Service. Train services over Christmas were badly hit by strikes and Network Rail warned this week…
UK Rail Passengers Face ‘Significantly Disrupted’ Trips Into January as Strikes Continue
British rail passengers have been warned to prepare for “significantly disrupted” travel into the New Year amid a wave of industrial unrest sweeping across the country. The Network Rail, which owns and maintains the railway infrastructure in England, Scotland, and Wales, has urged people to plan ahead and check before they depart as “industrial action…
90 Illegal Immigrants Crossed English Channel to Reach UK on Christmas Day
December 26, 2022
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Ninety illegal immigrants arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel in two small boats on Christmas Day, the UK’s Ministry of Defence has said. They were the first crossings recorded since Dec. 21. So far, the provisional total for illegal immigrants making the dangerous journey across the Channel this year has reached 45,756,…
UK’s Sunak Sends Christmas Thanks to Public Servants as Strikes Continue
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made surprise phone calls to public servants thanking them for their “selflessness,” as the public sector continues to suffer disruptions amid a wave of industrial actions. In footage published on Dec. 23, Sunak phoned the crew of the naval ship HMS Protector, British diplomats in Pakistan, Somalia, and Ukraine,…
UK’s Sunak ‘Sad’ About Strike Disruptions but Insists No Talks on Public Sector Pay
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he is “sad” and “disappointed” about widespread disruptions caused by strikes, but has insisted that refusing to negotiate on public sector pay is the “right thing” to do. Speaking to broadcasters during a visit to a homeless shelter in London, Sunak said: “I am really sad and I…
UK Government and Health Unions Trade Blames Over Ambulance Strike
The UK government and health unions have been locked in a bitter war of words as paramedics and ambulance staff in England and Wales walked out on Wednesday over a pay dispute. Eight ambulance trusts have been put on their highest level of alert. They have declared critical incidents, which means they cannot provide normal…
UK Government and Health Unions Fail to Break Deadlock Over Ambulance Strike
Talks between the UK government and health unions have failed to break the deadlock ahead of a planned strike by paramedics and ambulance workers in England and Wales. Health Secretary Steve Barclay met union representatives on Tuesday afternoon but their attempt to avert the strike planned for Wednesday appears to have ended in failure. The…
UK Unions Urged to Guarantee Response to Life-Threatening Emergencies During Ambulance Strikes
The UK government has urged unions to honour their commitments to responding to life-threatening emergency calls during the planned ambulance strikes. The strikes, coordinated by the GMB, Unison, and Unite unions, is expected to affect nine ambulance trusts in England on Dec. 21 and eight on Dec. 28. Downing Street criticised the “concerning lack of…
UK Nurses Begin Biggest Strike in History as Government Rejects Pay Demand
Thousands of nurses in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland have walked out in the biggest strike in nursing history after the UK government rejected their pay demand as not affordable. The industrial action, organised by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), is affecting around a quarter of hospitals and community teams in England, all trusts…
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