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NHS freezes out new graduates

14 August 2025

Despite staff shortages newly qualified medical professionals in all disciplines are finding it difficult to get jobs due to recruitment freezes. This wasteful situation has a direct impact on patient care in the NHS.

Hollowing out London: school closure

14 August 2025

A Workers reader writes to point out that the closure of primary schools is both a symptom of workers being priced out of London and something which will hinder its reversal.

Water Commission has no answer

13 August 2025

The water industry is a mess. A report commissioned by the government on regulating the industry doesn’t provide any answers.

Cardiff bus fight for pay and conditions

13 August 2025

Cardiff bus workers, members of Unite union are to vote on a new pay offer after being set for three weeks of continuous strike action. They are fighting against low pay and poor conditions.

Bus disputes in south east England

13 August 2025

Arriva bus workers in south east England are being balloted on strike action over a below-inflation pay offer. Stikes could begin in September, resulting in major disruption to bus services in the areas affected.

Ukraine – plain talking from RMT

11 August 2025

In contrast to the Labour government, the RMT union sees the folly in backing Ukraine against Russia. It says that won’t lead to peace.

Resident doctors prepare to strike again

14 July 2025

Doctors in training are once again taking strike action in pursuit of restoring their pay to former levels. They will need a flexible approach as they cannot rely on the continuing support from the public and colleagues.

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