Trade unions

Farmers march into central London to protest against new inheritance tax – video

Thousands of farmers from across the UK protested in central London against changes in the 2024 budget that will mean some farmers paying inheritance tax. Farmers were previously exempt....

Farmers ‘betrayed’ by ministers, says union head before London protest

The head of the farmers’ union has accused UK ministers of betraying the agricultural industry with changes to...

Tube drivers call off planned strikes after ‘improved offer’

A planned strike by tube drivers that threatened to halt all London Underground services on Thursday has been...

London Underground workers to strike over pay in November

Workers on the London Underground, including tube drivers, plan to stage a series of strikes in November amid...

Blow for British steel industry as 2,500 jobs go at Port Talbot

The British steel industry has suffered a blow after confirmation that 2,500 jobs will go at the Port...

Unite calls for 1% wealth tax on super-rich to fund UK public sector pay rises

Britain’s second biggest trade union is calling on the new Labour government to introduce an emergency 1% wealth tax on the assets of the...