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The Latest Breaking News from PCS

Revenue and Customs workers to strike in pay dispute

They will take action on the last two days of the month.

Evening Standard

Treasury using AI to reply to taxpayers’ emails as Starmer vows to ‘mainline technology into veins’ of UK

Prime minister has vowed to use AI to ‘drive incredible change in our country’

The Independent UK

‘It’s a huge problem’: what’s gone wrong at the ONS and why does it matter?

The UK’s number-crunching body is still playing catchup over job figures after the pandemic, with validity of survey data being questioned

The Guardian - UK

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Met Police staff vote to take strike action over return to office working

The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) said there was ‘overwhelming support for the action’.

The Independent UK

Met Police staff including 999 call handlers vote to strike over return to office working

The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) said there was ‘overwhelming support for the action’

Evening Standard

Starmer faces wave of strikes as union discontent spreads over pay rise caps

Labour is potentially facing months of unrest over public sector pay as more unions raise concerns over the impact of Rachel Reeves’ spending review

The Independent UK

MoD to cut more than 5,000 civil service jobs in drive to reduce costs

David Williams, the permanent secretary, said department aims to lose 10% of staff, causing alarm among trade unions

The Guardian - UK

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Minister rejects plea by London civil servants to work 4-four day week: 'We're not living in the 1970s'

Pensions minister Emma Reynolds also dismissed claims that a shorter working week for civil servants would save the Government more than £20million

Evening Standard

Minister slaps down civil servants asking for four-day week: ‘This is not the 1970s’

The arrangement would more than halve staff turnover and free up money to hire an extra 2,345 workers, officials say

The Independent UK

Four-day week could save Government £21m a year, civil servants say

The arrangement would more than halve staff turnover and free up money to hire an extra 2,345 workers, officials say.

Evening Standard

1000 UK Workers Begin Labour's 4-Day Work Week Trial—These 3 London Companies Show It Can Succeed

A UK pilot program is testing a four-day workweek for 1,000 workers, aiming to improve work-life balance and productivity. Previous trials showed reduced burnout and increased employee retention.

International Business Times UK

Scottish Secretary skips Whitehall event to avoid ‘undermining striking staff’

Ian Murray missed a reception with business leaders at the Scotland Office’s Dover House headquarters

The Independent UK

Met Police civilian staff to hold strike vote over back to office order

The PCS union is balloting members who work for the Met over strike action after an order that they reduce work from home days

Evening Standard

Met Police staff balloted for strike action in dispute over office working

The ballot opens on November 6, with the result expected on December 10.

Evening Standard

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The Conversation

Is conservatism really on the rise in Canada? Blaine Higgs’ big loss in New Brunswick suggests not

Make no mistake, New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs lost big on Monday night. The province’s voters delivered a forceful rebuke of Higgs’ Progressive Conservatives similar to the 1995 election, when the party won only six seats against Frank McKenna’s Liberals.

The Independent UK

Met Police officers win back jobs after appeal over Bianca Williams stop and search

Former Met PCs Jonathan Clapham and Sam Franks were dismissed in October last year

The National (Scotland)

David Lammy 'cancels planned trip to Scotland' as Foreign Office staff to strike

FOREIGN Secretary David Lammy has cancelled a planned visit to Scotland, a trade union has said ...

The Guardian - UK

Chancellor faces down would-be rebels ahead of winter fuel payment vote

Rachel Reeves tells Labour MPs that axing allowance for all but poorest pensioners will help plug £22bn hole in finances

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The Independent UK

Unions to vote for public sector ‘pay restoration’ as new wave of strikes looms

Unions told The Independent further industrial action could be on the horizon if the government does not meet their pay demands

Evening Standard

When are Heathrow Airport strikes taking place and how will they impact holidaymakers?

Union announces further strike dates towards the end of the summer holidays

The Guardian - UK

Border Force staff at Heathrow to take strike action for most of September

Union says forced changes to working hours and practices have most harmed those with caring responsibilities

The Independent UK

UK Border Force staff at Heathrow to strike during homeward rush

’Our strike action is likely to cause serious disruption to travellers using Heathrow at the end of the summer’ – PCS general secretary Fran Heathcote

Sports Illustrated

LoL Esports Changes in 2025 Include New International Event, Fearless Draft, Split Schedule Update, and More

2025 will bring changes to LoL Esorts' events, structure, splits, and even introduce multi-region leagues.

Evening Standard

More than 500 Border Force officers at Heathrow Airport to launch three-day strike

Union members working on passport control at terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5, are taking action from Friday

The Guardian - UK

Summary of advice that UK arms sales to Israel not unlawful to be released

Andrew Mitchell preparing to share details of assessment that there is no clear risk in breaching international human law

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