Industrial Relations
Red Whale, a leading provider of lifelong learning and education for GPs and primary care clinicians, has joined the Medical Defence Union (MDU) group, it was announced today. The two organisations, which came together on 31 October 2023, will work hand-in-hand to develop new ways of supporting healthcare practitioners with their educational and professional needs…. Read more »
The Disestablishment of the Church of England Bill had its first reading in the UK Parliament today. The Bill would disestablish the Church of England and remove the automatic right of bishops to sit in the House of Lords. Humanists UK, which campaigns for a secular state, welcomed the introduction of the Bill. The Bill,… Read more »
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By politics.co.uk staff Cabin crew at the beleaguered British Airways (BA) airline begin having their say on an offer which could end the ongoing dispute over cost-cutting. Holidaymakers have been hit by disruption in recent months as the Unite union coordinated a series of strikes against BA. The removal of travel perks for staff who… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff The Unite union has postponed its planned ballot of cabin crew staff as members are given the chance to consider an offer by British Airways. The long-running dispute over pay and disciplinary proceedings against previous strikers has already seen 22 days of industrial action. Unite joint general secretary Tony Woodley said it… Read more »