The return of PFI
15 December 2025
Grappling with how to revive Britain’s infrastructure, the government seeks private investment funding. It seems oblivious to the damaging legacy of PFI.
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Trams: striking for safety [updated}
15 December 2025
Manchester tram drivers are on strike action in the run up to Christmas over working conditions and safety. Earlier strikes were called off, but action has resumed as the employer’s initial response was not acceptable.
Aerospace victory at Westland
15 December 2025
Leonardo workers have won their pay dispute after rejecting the low initial offer and taking strike action. But their Yeovil helicopter factory faces the threat of closure waiting for a government contract.
BAE engineers in pay fight
4 December 2025
BAE aerospace workers in Lancashire are in dispute over pay. The company turned to the courts to stop strikes but lost. Their union, Unite, has announced continuing action during December.
BBC in crisis and under threat
1 December 2025
The current crisis at the BBC is unlikely to subside soon. Unless those working for the broadcaster are able to exercise more professional control, and to prevent political interference, it will probably worsen.
Pointless industrial dispute
1 December 2025
Not all workplace disputes are positive. One ongoing in Sheffield seems particularly pointless and divisive.
Who owes the IMF money?
1 December 2025
The IMF is central to the way finance capital runs. It’s instructive to see how it controls the international economy through debt.
Palestine: a dangerous obsession
28 November 2025
Obsession with the appalling events in Palestine is to the detriment of workers here in Britain. And unless we force the government to stay out of the conflict, will not help the people of the region.
Nuclear power: go ahead for SMR welcomed
27 November 2025
The government’s overdue decision to build small modular nuclear reactors in Wales with British technology is a positive step. This creates an opportunity for skilled jobs and to begin the revival of the nuclear industry here.
British Library pay dispute
27 November 2025
British Library workers have rejected the latest offer in their pay dispute. They are determined to tackle low pay and reverse cuts in real wages.
Key Fife chemical plant closing
27 November 2025
Another key chemical plant is closing in Scotland with the loss of jobs and further threatening Britain’s industries.
University actions continue
27 November 2025
UCU members in universities across Britain are fighting the imposition of job cuts and worse conditions with some successes in forcing talks and suspension of compulsory redundancies.