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Striking RMT union’s Mick Lynch tells Grant Shapps to ‘get on with his job’
Union boss says transport secretary should tone down the rhetoric’ and make effort to solve rail strikesFollow all today’s UK political news - live updatesThe Rail, Maritime and Transport union general secretary, Mick Lynch, has told Grant Shapps to ‘tone down the rhetoric and get on with his job’. Lynch”s comments came as 24-hour rail strikes entered a third day, causing major disruption on train services across Great Britain. Continue reading...
Nationalised Ferguson Marine under £2800-a-day chief fails to win any orders in over two years
SHIPYARD company Ferguson Marine has failed to win any contracts in more than two years of nationalisation under the £2800-a day turnaround director Tim Hair - and 'walked away' from millions of pounds in potential deals, the Herald on Scotland can reveal.
Train delays cost ScotRail more than £100,000 in two months, figures show
It comes amid a reduced timetable and strike action by rail workers.
Restrictions on night flights may be eased to stem holiday airport chaos [subscription]
The government is considering a temporary relaxation of night-flight restrictions under emergency plans to ease the chaos at airports this summer.
Rail boss accuses militant union chiefs of risking lives by blocking vital safety equipment
Andrew Haines, the chief executive of Network Rail, lambasted the far-Left union for opposing new technology that he said would slash the risk of rail workers being hit by trains.
Sunday, 26 June 2022
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- Liam Gallagher fans face rail strike disruption for Glasgow gigScotRail is urging those attending the ex-Oasis star's Hampden gig on Sunday to consider their travel options.
- Rail strikes: Union boss urges government to 'tone down rhetoric'Passengers across Britain are facing a third day of travel disruption as rail strikes continue.
The Guardian
- Striking RMT union’s Mick Lynch tells Grant Shapps to ‘get on with his job’Union boss says transport secretary should tone down the rhetoric’ and make effort to solve rail strikesFollow all today’s UK political news - live updatesThe Rail, Maritime and Transport union general secretary, Mick Lynch, has told Grant Shapps to ‘tone down the rhetoric and get on with his job’. Lynch”s comments came as 24-hour rail strikes entered a third day, causing major disruption on train services across Great Britain. Continue reading...
The Independent
- Train delays cost ScotRail more than £100,000 in two months, figures showIt comes amid a reduced timetable and strike action by rail workers.
Mail Online
- Rail boss accuses militant union chiefs of risking lives by blocking vital safety equipmentAndrew Haines, the chief executive of Network Rail, lambasted the far-Left union for opposing new technology that he said would slash the risk of rail workers being hit by trains.
Bolton News
- Are there train strikes taking place next week?Train strikes have taken place across June 21-25, but will there be any next week?
Other Regional Press
- HS2 archaeologists find burial ground containing nearly 140 gravesA man was found with the weapon believed to have killed him still in his skeleton
Other News Sources
- Rail strikes: RMT union refuses to rule out further strikesThe RMT union has threatened further strikes as a third day of industrial action brought the rail network to a halt in many parts of the country - causing huge headaches for tourism and entertainment venues.
- Rail strikes are ‘crisis entirely of UK government’s making’, says Scottish Labour leaderWe spoke to Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.
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