Hopes of jobs at new nuclear power station collapse
Hopes that thousands of jobs would be created by the building of a new nuclear power station have collapsed, with “serious ramifications” for firms across the UK.
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GMB union urged to change its culture to end bullying and sexual harassment
A leading trade union has been urged to change its culture after an official inquiry found that bullying, misogyny, cronyism and sexual harassment were “endemic” within the organisation.
Threat of industrial action by Centrica workers increases after ballot result
The threat of industrial action by workers at gas giant Centrica has come a step closer in a row over jobs and pay.
GMB criticises Centrica over director pay while staff conditions are threatened
Directors at gas giant Centrica have been paid more than £30 million while they presided over the company’s “plummeting“ share price, a union is claiming.
Investors look for clarity from Centrica amid battle with unions
Centrica will hope to win back some investor confidence on Friday as it presents its latest figures amid a tough battle with unions.
Health workers deserve an early pay rise, unions tell PM
The Government is being urged to build on the huge public support shown for the NHS during the virus pandemic by giving health workers an early pay rise.
North-east MP calls for rethink over airline redundancy plans
A north-east MP has urged a leading airline to think again over plans to make thousands of workers redundant.
Susanna Reid leads support for Kate Garraway as she talks about husband’s health
Kate Garraway has been praised by fellow broadcasters for speaking “movingly and positively” about her husband Derek Draper’s battle with coronavirus.
Kate Garraway recounts last words husband Derek Draper said to her before coma
Kate Garraway fought back tears as she recounted the last words her husband Derek Draper said to her before he was put into an induced coma as he battled coronavirus.
Offshore unions claim 3,500 UK workers ‘could be displaced by September’
Offshore unions have claimed more than 3,500 UK workers “could be displaced by September” amid the oil price crisis and called for an urgent summit with Westminster politicians.
Piers Morgan defends ‘uncomfortable’ interview with care minister on GMB
Piers Morgan has defended a live interview he conducted with care minister Helen Whately, which sparked more than 600 complaints to Ofcom, saying it was not as “uncomfortable” as the conditions for the carers on the front line of the coronavirus crisis.
Lorraine Kelly handed surprise award celebrating her 35-year career
Lorraine Kelly urged women to “inspire the next generation” as she accepted a surprise award celebrating her 35 years in broadcasting.
Lorraine Kelly backs ‘kind’ but ‘controversial’ Piers Morgan in transgender row
Lorraine Kelly has said Piers Morgan should not be sacked from Good Morning Britain, after thousands signed a petition calling for him to lose his job.
Piers Morgan to invite Donald Trump on to GMB during UK state visit
Piers Morgan will invite US president Donald Trump on to Good Morning Britain to incense the British media.
‘Pumpkin-like’: Richard Madeley sorry for tan on Good Morning Britain
Richard Madeley said he was looking “a bit orange” after a guest on Good Morning Britain commented on the host’s tan.
Piers Morgan jokes he is ‘not going to die’ after hospital tests
Piers Morgan has jokingly apologised that he is “not going to die” after undergoing tests in hospital.
OCA and trade union talks to continue
Crunch talks between the Offshore Contractors’ Association (OCA) and North Sea trade unions will continue later this month after yesterday’s meeting brought no resolution.
Susanna Reid on Strictly’s Seann Walsh and Katya Jones: It was just a kiss
Susanna Reid has appeared to defend the kiss between Strictly Come Dancing couple Seann Walsh and Katya Jones, saying that “we’ve all had a few drinks and had a kiss”.
GMB workers in strike action vote over OCA deal
The GMB trade union has opened a strike action ballot for its members working in the UK North Sea.
Boyzone tell of emotional experience of making song with Stephen Gately vocals
Irish boyband Boyzone have spoken about the emotional experience of recording a track for their new album which features the vocals of late group member Stephen Gately.
Strikes averted on Mariner following new pay offer
The Unite and GMB unions have called off strike action on Equinor’s Mariner platform after accepting a new pay offer.
Offshore workers to vote on fresh OCA offer after earlier rejection
The Offshore Contractor’s Association (OCA) has made a fresh pay offer to workers after an initial rejection earlier this year.
Cutting off Defence Secretary ‘most popular thing I’ve done on TV’ – Madeley
Richard Madeley has defended his decision to cut off Gavin Williamson part-way through a live interview, saying it was “probably the most popular thing I have ever done on television”.
Claims Aberdeen council staff working in ‘pressure cooker’ atmosphere
Aberdeen City Council has become a “pressure cooker” over the last year, according to claims by union officials.
Pamela Anderson on Julian Assange: It’s torture, they’re slowly killing him
Pamela Anderson has shared her fears over the health of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who she said is being subjected to “a form of torture”.
Piers Morgan makes sex life quip on Good Morning Britain
Piers Morgan surprised his Good Morning Britain co-star Susanna Reid and their guest Pamela Anderson when he made a revelation about his sex life live on air.
Susanna Reid: I have a special respect for Piers Morgan’s wife
Good Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid has said she has a “newfound respect” for writer Celia Walden for “putting up with” her husband Piers Morgan on a daily basis.
War of words erupt over offshore pay talks, strikes loom on horizon
Trade unions representing North Sea workers in pay negotiations have clashed in another war of words with the organisation representing offshore employers.
Ambulance service ‘in crisis’ as Aberdeen left short of paramedics
Aberdeen’s ambulance service is surviving on a “wing and a prayer” due to a staffing “crisis”, according to unions.
North-east house market ‘too pricey’ for workers
Workers on average earnings in Scotland are priced out of the North-east housing market, new figures have shown.