Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Last trains leaves ahead of Christmas Eve strikes

Christmas Eve

Strikes delay Christmas Eve trains, so passengers hurry to board. Border Force and postal workers strike before Christmas. Strikes delay Christmas Eve trains, so passengers hurry to board. As Christmas Eve services expire due to more strikes, rail customers are rushing to catch the last trains. On Saturday, rail services were completed at 15:00 before … Read more

Airport strikes could last for months, says PCS union

PCS union

If government doesn’t negotiate pay, Border Force boycott could extend months. 1,000 employees are striking at UK airports and ports over Christmas holiday. Baggage workers accepted a better pay offer, delaying a 72-hour protest. Border Force worker strikes at UK airports could last for months if the government does not engage in pay negotiations, according … Read more

1,200 military cover for ambulances and Border Force

Border Force

1,200 military personnel and 1,000 civilian employees will be called into service. They will cover for the Border Force and ambulance workers on strike. Welsh military won’t operate ambulances, says government. Over Christmas, 1,200 military personnel and 1,000 civilian employees will be called into service to cover for the Border Force and ambulance workers on … Read more