15 May 2025 Derby taxis descend on council HQ in dispute over licensing. Drivers are furious over the council’s plans to ban older vehicles on Derby roads, says GMB.
Care 12 May 2025 Scrapping care visas 'potentially catastrophic' A Government plan to scrap care visas will be potentially catastrophic for the sector, GMB Union…
Taxi and private hire 12 May 2025 TfL private hire licensing system 'not fit for purpose' Private hire drivers have been hit by fresh issues with TfL’s licencing system, resulting in loss…
Economy 8 May 2025 US-UK tariff deal 'welcome news' GMB has responded to the US-UK tariff deal, announced today [Thursday].
NHS and ambulance 8 May 2025 Bedford emergency call centre closure 'a potential… The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) has reconfirmed its intention to close the…
Amazon 7 May 2025 Amazon workers score big win in legal case Amazon workers have scored a big win as their legal challenge against the company begins.
Equal Pay 7 May 2025 Workers meet MPs to call for changes to equal pay law Workers will meet MPs in Parliament today [Wednesday] calling on them to back changes to equal pay…
Education 6 May 2025 More than 150,000 council and school workers vote on… GMB Union has recommended more than 150,000 members working for councils and schools reject the…
Health and Safety 6 May 2025 River Thames weir and lockkeepers in strike vote River Thames weir and lockkeepers have begun voting on strike action over safety concerns, GMB has…
Amazon 5 May 2025 Amazon faces legal challenge after workers' rights… Amazon faces a legal challenge over workers’ rights in the lead up to a vote which took place at…
Manufacturing 30 April 2025 Moorcroft potteries firm closes after 100 years Pottery giant Moorcroft has closed after more than 100 years trading, at the cost of 57 jobs.
Education 28 April 2025 AI in 1 in 5 schools - but staff not trained Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used in almost one in five schools, yet staff are being given no…