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…
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8 May 2025
US-UK tariff deal 'welcome news'
GMB has responded to the US-UK tariff deal, announced today [Thursday].
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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.
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…
28 April 2025
Arla closure 'devastating' but fight goes on
Arla has pushed ahead with its decision to close the Settle creamery, but GMB Union has vowed to…
28 April 2025
Airbus deal leaves future of Spirit workers in doubt
The futures of 2,500 Spirit remain uncertain despite today's announcement Airbus will take over the…