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From robotic trucks to smart bins: how technology is helping cities sort their waste problem

Since early January 2025, residents of Birmingham in the UK have been caught in the dispute between the city council and the Unite union over pay, terms and conditions for waste and recycling collectors. The latest attempt at talks broke down in acrimony.

The Conversation

Birmingham bin strike talks break down as council reaches ‘absolute limit’ in pay offer

Rubbish is piled up high on streets in Birmingham after nearly six months of a bin strike

The Independent UK

Birmingham council at ‘absolute limit’ of pay dispute offer

Rubbish has been piling up in the city since Unite members began strike action in March.

Evening Standard

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Nearly 10 per cent of women in Scotland 'sexually harassed at work', survey finds

ALMOST 10 per cent of women in Scotland have been sexually harassed at work, a new survey has found ...

The National (Scotland)

Almost 40% of female Scottish survey respondents report inappropriate touching

The figures were obtained as part of a UK-wide survey

Evening Standard

Glasgow airport threatened by ‘significant’ summer strike action

Unite’s warning comes as French air-traffic controller scuppered the travel plans of 40,000 Ryanair passengers

The Independent UK

Glasgow Airport strike may have significant impact union 'keen to avoid'

Around 450 workers are on course for strike action over the busy summer period as part of three pay disputes

The National (Scotland)

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Glasgow Airport strike may have significant impact we are keen to avoid – union

Unite industrial officer Pat McIlvogue said Glasgow Airport Ltd are refusing to meet with the union.

Evening Standard

Further Glasgow Subway strikes planned for TRNSMT weekend

Glasgow Subway staff have announced further strike action that could potentially see the service shut during a major music festival...

The National (Scotland)

Subway workers to strike during TRNSMT music festival

The Unite members took strike action in June.

Evening Standard

Festival goers warned of travel chaos next weekend

Biffy Clyro, 50 Cent and Snow Patrol are set to headline Glasgow’s TRNSMT Festival

The Independent UK

Labour accused of 'breath-taking hypocrisy' over English oil refinery rescue

ED Miliband has been accused of "breath-taking hypocrisy" as the UK Government is reportedly working to rescue an English oil…

The National (Scotland)

Government demands investigation after Lindsey oil refinery owner collapses

Energy minister Michael Shanks said the firm’s collapse was ‘deeply concerning’ and the company had left the Government with ‘little time to act’.

Evening Standard

Fears mount over UK fuel supplies after Lindsey oil refinery owner collapses

Unite has called on the Government for urgent intervention as it raised concerns that the failure of the firm could impact UK oil supplies.

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The Independent UK

Urgent concerns over UK fuel supplies as oil refinery owner collapses

Energy Minister Michael Shanks said the firm’s collapse was ‘deeply concerning’

The Guardian - UK

UK government wants investigation after Lindsey oil refinery owner falls into administration

Concerns over conduct of bosses at Lincolnshire site, with ministers saying workers had been ‘badly let down’

The National (Scotland)

Closure of Alexander Dennis would be 'catastrophic' for Falkirk area, MSPs told

The closure of bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis would be “catastrophic” for an area already struggling, MSPs have been told.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow Subway strikes announced during Summer Sessions events

Glasgow Subway workers are set to go on strike, causing disruption around a series of major gigs

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Evening Standard

Stagecoach drivers end strike action after 11.5% pay uplift agreed

The walkout had affected buses serving passengers in Ayrshire, Lanarkshire and Glasgow.

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes pledges to ‘leave no stone unturned’ to help save Alexander Dennis jobs

SCOTLAND'S deputy First Minister has pledged to “leave no stone unturned” to secure a future for the workers at risk of losing their jobs at…

The National (Scotland)

100 jobs at 'immediate risk' of redundancy at major Scottish road maintenance firm

UP TO 100 jobs are at “immediate risk” of redundancy at major road maintenance contractor Amey, trade union bosses have warned ...

The National (Scotland)

Update issued on Glasgow Subway strikes due to take place during Summer Sessions

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has issued an update ahead of planned strike action that was due to take place during Glasgow’s Summer…

Evening Standard

Bus driver walkout to be suspended after new pay offer, says union

Strike action by drivers at Stagecoach West Scotland will be suspended from 3pm on Wednesday while a new pay offer is put to an all-members ballot.

The Guardian - UK

Will the North Sea oil and gas industry be Labour’s next U-turn?

With Nigel Farage targeting net zero, could government policy change to protect jobs, revenue and votes?

The Independent UK

Warning airport staff strike could ‘ground planes and passengers’

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