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Academic: UK Government would ‘fear emulation’ if Scotland became independent

The UK Government will fear other parts of the country breaking away if Scotland ever becomes independent, an academic has said. Speaking at a fringe event on the border arrangements of an independent Scotland during the SNP conference in Aberdeen, ...

09 Oct 2022 at 16:29

999 call handlers to join BT and Openreach strike over pay

BT workers and Openreach engineers will stage a fresh strike on Thursday in a long-running dispute over pay. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said its members working as 999 emergency call handlers will also walk out, warning of disruption to ...

05 Oct 2022 at 14:03

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'We're going to stand up' - SIPTU promises industrial action on higher pay if necessary

Industrial action will be authorised by Ireland's largest trade union to secure adequate pay rises across the private sector. SIPTU representatives addressed over 100 delegates from workplaces across the services sector at their biennial delegate ...

06 Oct 2022 at 11:33

Ireland

Government ‘pleased’ at unions’ acceptance of revised public pay deal

The Government has welcomed the announcement that unions have voted overwhelmingly to accept the revised public service pay deal that commits to a phased 6.5% pay increase. All affiliated unions taking part in the ballot have voted in favour of ...

07 Oct 2022 at 15:04

Northern Ireland

999 call handlers to take part in BT Group walkouts

Emergency call handlers are set to join a BT Group walkout later this week. Around 500 emergency call handlers are set to walk out for the first time on Thursday as they join their colleagues. Further walkouts are planned to take place on ...

05 Oct 2022 at 14:37

Passengers warned over significant weekend train disruption amid strikes

Passengers have been warned of further significant disruption across train services in Scotland due to continued strike action from railway staff. Network Rail’s RMT members will take part in a 24-hour strike on Saturday across the UK ...

08 Oct 2022 at 03:45

Music

Now the hard work begins: Liverpool swings into action ahead of Eurovision 2023

Liverpool has vowed to throw the “best party ever” as the city begins putting its plans into action to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. The international music show will take place at the 11,000-capacity Liverpool Arena next ...

08 Oct 2022 at 08:49

Music

PM and past winners congratulate Liverpool as it is named Eurovision host city

Former Eurovision champions, the Prime Minister and the mayor of Liverpool have congratulated the city after it was chosen to host the 2023 song contest. The international music show will take place at the 11,000-capacity ...

07 Oct 2022 at 22:05

Rugby Union

England make record-breaking start to World Cup campaign

England started their World Cup campaign with an 84-19 rout of tournament debutants Fiji. The Red Roses assured themselves of a bonus point in the first half but they led only 24-14 at the game’s midway point. However, ...

08 Oct 2022 at 09:41

Rugby Union

Lee Blackett hopeful of positive resolution to Wasps’ financial struggles

Wasps head coach Lee Blackett hopes there can be a positive resolution to uncertainty over the future of the financially stricken club following on from a “very honest” meeting between staff and chief executive ...

05 Oct 2022 at 17:39

Scotland

Colleges offer warm spaces and breakfast clubs as cost-of-living concerns grow

Colleges across Scotland are putting in measures such as warm spaces in libraries and free breakfast clubs as concerns mount over how the cost-of-living crisis will affect students. Nineteen out of Scotland’s ...

03 Oct 2022 at 01:01

Rugby Union

Elliot Daly and Ben Earl impress as Saracens run riot

England discards Elliot Daly and Ben Earl inspired Saracens to a 51-18 rout of Leicester to avenge last season’s Gallagher Premiership final defeat. Daly and Earl were at the heart of their side’s demolition ...

01 Oct 2022 at 17:53

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