Archaeologists uncover a massive Roman manufacturing site in Sunderland, with over 800 whetstones found. The discovery rewrites the history of Roman Britain's industrial north. Watch the full story on BBC's Digging for Britain.
Met Police call handlers and fleet staff will strike for six days in January, following a 'hugely disruptive' New Year's Eve walkout. The dispute centres on an 'inferior' pay offer compared to police officers. Read the latest.
Civil Enforcement Officers in Bromley are striking for four days, halting parking fines. They demand £17 an hour, but APCOA offers £13. The council blames the contractor.
The spread of H5N1 bird flu through US mega-dairies exposes the dangers of industrial farming. As the UK's dairy sector consolidates, are we facing similar risks?
The GMB union faces new internal strife as senior female leaders allege bullying and unfair dismissal, casting a shadow over its general secretary election and ongoing cultural reforms. Read the full investigation.
UK manufacturing activity reached a 15-month peak in December 2025, with the PMI at 50.6. Discover the drivers behind this tentative recovery and the challenges that remain for 2026.
A new review challenges the UK's traditional narrative of 19th-century industrial success, arguing that British military power, not just machinery, crushed Bengal's textile industry. Read the full analysis.
Hundreds of Crown Melbourne casino staff will walk out from 10pm to 2am on New Year's Eve, protesting a proposed two-tier pay system. The industrial action threatens to disrupt celebrations. Read the full story.
Nigel de Gruchy, the formidable former NASUWT general secretary who championed teachers' rights and won key battles on pay and workload, has died aged 82. Read his remarkable story.
Unions and the Green Alliance warn the UK's historic ceramics sector, supporting 20,000 jobs, is at a critical point due to high energy costs and imports. Urgent government action is demanded to prevent its collapse.
The 1968 Ford Dagenham strike wasn't just about equal pay. Discover how sewing machinists fought for 16 years to win recognition for their skilled work. Read their story.
Elon Musk warns manufacturers face consequences as silver hits record highs. Analysis of the precious metals rally, supply fears, and industrial impact. Read the full story.
Settlements for female council staff in roles like cleaners and carers have exceeded £1.1bn, with thousands more claims expected. The GMB union warns councils to negotiate or face huge bills.
Derbyshire County Council's plan to shut eight residential care homes after a failed sale has been called a 'betrayal', putting over 200 jobs in jeopardy. Read the full story.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting pledges to prevent NHS strikes in 2026 after a five-day doctors' walkout. He warns of tough weeks ahead despite staff's 'extraordinary efforts'. Read the latest.
Junior doctors in England return to work after a five-day walkout. Health Secretary Wes Streeting thanks staff but warns of tough weeks ahead and pledges to avoid strikes in 2026. Read the latest.
Junior doctors conclude five-day strike in England, pledging a 'can-do spirit' in renewed negotiations with Health Secretary Wes Streeting to avert further NHS walkouts in 2026.
Flu admissions in England have surged by 18% to a record high for the season, with the NHS on 'high alert' as industrial action continues. Health chiefs urge the public to seek care when needed.
The UK government's £120m rescue of Ineos's ethylene plant raises urgent questions about its broader strategy for heavy industry, energy costs, and decarbonisation. Explore the disjointed policy landscape.
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay and training posts, as letters reveal a growing rift with consultants and concerns over the NHS's future. Read the full analysis.
Junior doctors in England have begun a five-day walkout after pay talks with the government collapsed. The strike comes as the NHS faces severe winter pressures. Read the latest.
The conciliation service Acas has offered to help resolve the junior doctors' dispute in England as they stage their 14th strike over pay and conditions. Read the latest.
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day walkout after rejecting the government's pay offer. Health Secretary Wes Streeting failed to reach a deal with the BMA. The strike continues until Monday.
Conciliation service Acas hosts crucial talks to end the junior doctors' dispute as they strike for the 14th time over pay and jobs. Follow the latest updates.
The British Medical Association faces a strike by its own clerical staff over a 2% pay offer, as it supports junior doctors in England in a five-day NHS walkout. Read the full story.
Andrea Egan, expelled from Labour in 2022, wins Unison leadership. Her victory could see the union, a major Labour donor, scale back funding and reconsider its affiliation with Starmer's party.
Keir Starmer faces internal pressure on EU policy as Labour rivals eye a more pro-European stance. Could his cautious approach on Brexit backfire? Analysis by Tom Baldwin.
Resident doctors in England start a five-day walkout, their 14th since March 2023, after rejecting a government deal on training places but not pay. NHS leaders warn of significant disruption.
A visit to the derelict ironworks in Frome, Somerset, reveals nature reclaiming industry. Discover the poignant history of the workers and the 'greening by stealth' transforming this site.
The government has announced a £120m bailout for Scotland's Grangemouth chemical plant, the last of its kind in the UK. While saving jobs, the move highlights a reactive industrial strategy and a sector in deep crisis. Read the full analysis.