Train drivers offered pay rise in bid to end strikes

The Rail Delivery Group says its offer would see wages for drivers rise by £5,000 by the end of 2023.

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Lynch vs Sunak: Clash over PM's call for 'grown-up' talks

RMT boss criticises the PM for saying he wants a “grown-up conversation” with the unions.

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Lawyers expect court challenge to anti-strike laws

But Rishi Sunak says ensuring basic services are provided during strikes is "entirely reasonable".

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Tory MP Brendan Clarke-Smith defends 'learn how to budget' remarks

Brendan Clarke-Smith says it is unlikely firefighters earning £32,000 a year were using food banks.

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Mark Pritchard: Outside jobs and visits eclipse Wrekin MP's salary

Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard's consultancy work and overseas trips totalled more than £88,000 last year.

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Katharine Birbalsingh: Head teacher quits as social mobility adviser

Katharine Birbalsingh has attracted controversy since being appointed in late 2021.

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Hale asylum seekers: MP criticises hotel plan for village

Sir Graham Brady says Hale would be the "worst possible place" to accommodate the group of young men.

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