Flu hospital cases surge 18%, NHS on high alert
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.
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Grangemouth saved, but UK industrial strategy questioned
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' five-day strike begins in NHS dispute
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 begin five-day strike
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.
Acas Offers Mediation in Junior Doctors' Strike Deadlock
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 strike for five days in England
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.
Acas Talks Start to Resolve Junior Doctors' Strike
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.
Junior Doctors Begin 14th Strike in Pay Dispute
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.
Exploring the Greening Ruins of Frome's Ironworks
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.
£120m Grangemouth Bailout: A Temporary Christmas Cheer
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.
£120m Government Deal Saves Grangemouth Ethylene Plant
The UK government has invested £120m to secure the future of Ineos's Grangemouth ethylene plant, saving hundreds of jobs and Britain's chemical manufacturing base. Read the full details.
NHS calls for mediation to end junior doctors' strike
Health service leaders plead for independent mediation to break the deadlock between Wes Streeting and the BMA, as a five-day junior doctors' strike begins, threatening severe patient disruption.
Resident Doctors Reject Offer, Strike Goes Ahead
Resident doctors in England will strike after rejecting the government's offer, citing a critical jobs crisis and real-terms pay cuts. Read why they demand respect and action.
Business chiefs back Employment Rights Bill despite concerns
Six major industry groups have written to Business Secretary Peter Kyle, urging Parliament to pass the Employment Rights Bill after a key compromise on day-one unfair dismissal rights was reached.
Australian Skydiving Instructors Strike Over Pay
Skydiving instructors in three Australian states have walked out in a historic strike over pay and conditions, disrupting flights during the busy festive season. Read the full story on the industrial action.
Skydiving instructors strike in unprecedented action
Skydiving instructors across the UK are staging an unprecedented strike today, halting operations at major tourism sites. Meanwhile, the government receives a crucial US review on the Aukus submarine pact. Follow our live blog for the latest updates.
USDA spends $1 on local farms vs $1,054 on industrial
A stark funding disparity sees US small farmers struggling as government subsidies overwhelmingly favour industrial agriculture, undermining local food security and resilience.
AI Data Centre Boom Transforms Nevada Desert
The Tahoe-Reno Industrial Centre, a 100,000-acre Nevada site, is now a global hub for AI data centres, driving economic growth but straining scarce water and power resources. Explore the modern-day gold rush.
Monterrey's Industrial Boom Fuels Toxic Air Crisis
A major investigation reveals Monterrey, a key US manufacturing hub in Mexico, is engulfed in an air pollution crisis. Heavy metals from factories exporting to America threaten residents' health, with emissions surpassing many US states.
Resident Doctors Announce 5-Day Christmas Strike
Resident doctors in England will stage a five-day strike from 17-22 December over pay and job security, following November's action. The BMA urges the government to act.
Agency staff join Birmingham bin strike over bullying claims
Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's bin strikes have voted to walk out themselves, alleging bullying and harassment. The dispute, ongoing since January, shows no sign of ending.
Birmingham bin strike escalates as agency staff join walkout
Agency workers covering for striking Birmingham bin crews have themselves voted for strike action over alleged bullying and harassment, deepening the long-running dispute. Read the latest.
Starmer's Budget: Welfare Reform & Economic Growth
PM Keir Starmer defends Budget decisions, outlining welfare system reforms and a £250bn industrial strategy to boost growth and lower living costs for Britons.
Sydney recycling plant explosion rains concrete debris
Massive chemical recycling plant explosion in Sydney sends fireball 500ft high, injuring firefighters and raining concrete debris. Investigation underway into cause of inferno.
Sally Rooney faces UK book ban over Palestine support
Author Sally Rooney warns her books may disappear from UK stores due to her financial backing of proscribed group Palestine Action, citing a severe threat to artistic freedom.
OSF President Pledges Legal Action Against Trump
Open Society Foundations president Binaifer Nowrojee declares legal readiness against Trump's threats, emphasising support for frontline environmental defenders at COP30.
Palestine Action Challenges Ban in Secret Courts
Huda Ammori challenges Palestine Action's ban under anti-terrorism laws in secret court proceedings critics call 'unavoidably unfair'. Learn about the CMP system.
Industrial chemist Bill McNally dies aged 89
Bill McNally, the industrial chemist whose pipeline protection work earned two Queen's Awards, has died aged 89. Discover his remarkable journey from Bootle to international success.
Judge removed from Palestine Action legal challenge
Last-minute removal of judge from Palestine Action proscription case raises serious questions about judicial transparency and independence in the UK legal system.
Young Australians more hopeful about climate action than elders
New poll reveals stark generational divide in climate optimism with half of young adults believing effects can be prevented versus just 26% of over-55s. Discover the full findings.
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