Salt supply threat
23 April 2026
Salt is vital, but British production is under threat. There are huge reserves, but one of the two production sites is closing and the other is foreign owned.
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'Reset' threat to agriculture
The Starmer government’s “reset” with the EU threatens to undermine food standards and production in Britain in the name of removing trade barriers and its unshakeable assumption that Brexit has been a disadvantage.
Teachers ready to fight
Teachers in England may soon take action over their pay and conditions. The first step was an indicative ballot of members, which closed on 17 April.
NHS: Resident doctors strike
Resident doctors in England are taking industrial action again over pay and jobs. A six-day strike began on 7 April, their fifteenth strike since March 2023.
Helicopters: Yeovil firm saved
Leonardo Helicopters has won the government contract to build the MoD’s New Medium Helicopter in February.
Energy: Good land buried
Energy secretary Ed Miliband has approved yet another massive solar farm, to be built on prime food-producing land.
University academics in action [print version]
University and College Union members across the country continue their fight for jobs. This is taking place separately in each institution, as part of a united campaign.
Small step for steel industry not enough
27 March 2026
On 19 March the government announced its steel strategy, including import tariffs. But there are wider challenges to face to secure the vital industry, particularly the cost of energy.
EU prepares for war
25 March 2026
The EU has long been preparing for war with pushing increased military spending by member states – but also increasing its central control. Not everyone is happy, but Keir Starmer wants to tag along.
University staff strike over insulting pay offer
25 March 2026
London university workers have launched a series of strikes after rejecting an “insulting” 1.4 per cent pay offer. They say this amounts to a pay cuts as their household costs are increasing.
Teachers strike for safety
6 March 2026
Teachers at a school in Gloucestershire are taking action to resolve what thy say are unsafe working conditions. So far the school and the academy trust of which it is a member are not listening…
No to war! Out of NATO now!
5 March 2026
Britain’s people must decide against the USA’s attack on Iran, born of the desire to control global energy. This is not a war of our making, we should have no part of it.