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'Not fair' for troops to cover for strike action at Christmas, minister says

Unions have warned the servicemen and women are not “sufficiently trained” to plug staffing gaps

Wales Online

‘Not fair’ for troops to cover for strike action at Christmas, Dowden says

The Chancellor the Duchy of Lancaster has urged unions to call off the industrial action and ‘give the military a break’.

The Independent UK

Every date of the UK strikes in December from rail to nurses

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

The Independent UK

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Military troops are not ‘spare capacity’ for strike cover, says defence chief

Military co-responders supporting the ambulance service during the Covid-19 pandemic (Steve Parsons/PA)

Evening Standard

UK Government forced to call on army for help amid widespread strikes

THE army is being sent in to cover for ambulance staff in England and border staff across the UK as ministers seek to ensure public safety in the…

The National (Scotland)

Scots nurse who became face of 1980s pay dispute with Thatcher throws support behind possible NHS strikes

Shirley Lawson has blasted the governments who haven't delivered on pay promises.

Daily Record

Troops are not ‘spare capacity’ says defence chief as ministers arrange strike cover

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says the military is 'busy' as the Government prepares to deploy 1,200 forces personnel to cover for striking public sector staff

Wales Online

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Defence chief says troops are not ‘spare capacity’ as ministers draft strike cover

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says armed forces need to focus on their ‘primary role’.

The Independent UK

How will the NHS strikes affect you?

Ambulance workers and nurses are taking action in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Here’s what to expect

The Guardian - UK

Nurses pledge tougher new strikes as NHS crisis deepens

Nursing union gives ministers until Thursday to open pay talks as first signs emerge of bid to end dispute and prevent NHS collapse

The Guardian - UK

Every date of the UK strikes in December from rail to nurses

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

The Independent UK

Amazon warehouse workers vote to strike for first time in UK

Workers in Coventry will strike in the new year, GMB Union says

Evening Standard

NHS, DWP, post and train strike dates from now until February

DVSA and other staff will also walk out on dates in the coming weeks

Liverpool Echo

Amazon warehouse workers vote to strike in dispute over pay

The GMB union said hundreds of its members voted overwhelmingly to strike

Wales Online

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The Independent UK

Industrial action expected across the UK: strike dates from now until February

After industrial action by nurses and railway workers in recent days, here is a list of some of the strikes coming up between now and February.

The Guardian - UK

Amazon workers vote to strike at Coventry depot in UK first

GMB union hails major victory as staff back stoppages over their demand for a pay rise to £15 an hour

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak blasted on shipyard visit for 'betraying' UK workers by using Spanish firm

The Government awarded the contract for Fleet Solid Support ships to a Spanish-led consortium - prompting fury from MPs and unions who wanted a British-led bid to win the deal

The Independent UK

Every date of the UK strikes in December from rail to nurses

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

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Daily Mirror

Scammers are pretending to be striking ambulance staff to con Brits out of their cash

In a statement posted to social media, the North West Ambulance Service said fraudsters are pretending to be service staff asking people for donations to cover wages lost due to strike action

Daily Mirror

Ed Balls sends GMB studio into hysterics as he admits not knowing common phone feature

Ed Balls and Ranvir Singh promoted Good Morning Britain's 1 Million Minutes campaign this morning, but the former politician admitted that he didn't know what a QR code was during the segment

The Independent UK

UK strikes timeline: How December’s industrial action will affect you

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

Wales Online

Warning over scammers posing as ambulance crew during strike

An ambulance service has urged people to be aware of scammers trying to con people

The Independent UK

Ambulance service warns of scammers pretending to be striking paramedics

NWAS said the fraudsters are pretending to be ambulance service staff asking people for donations to cover wages lost due to strike action.

Liverpool Echo

A Place In The Sun viewers thrilled with 'lovely' location

The properties lined up showed the best of what the country had to offer

Daily Record

NHS Scotland pay offer rejected as rail and postal strikes continue in Perth and Kinross

GMB union members voted against the latest deal as industrial action in other sectors continue to take place across the region

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