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25 Oct 2013

Grangemouth deal brings both relief and serious questions

The news that Ineos has reversed the decision to close the Grangemouth petrochemical site has been welcomed by the workforce and the local community.
23 Oct 2013

Pre-emptive closure of Grangemouth 'catastrophic'

Community groups and unions have condemned the decision by multi-billion pound Ineos to close the Grangemouth petrochemical plant without negotiation.
20 Mar 2013

Chancellor accused of 'a budget for the few by the few'

Trade unions are unimpressed by the 'aspirational' rhetoric of Chancellor George Osborne, saying that hard budget facts undermine his claims.
8 Jun 2011

Critics unconvinced by Cameron pledges on the NHS

Prime Minister David Cameron's promise to "protect" the National Health Service is contradicted by key elements of his "reforms", say critics.
8 Jan 2010

Trade unionist clergy issue "wake-up call" over bullying

Bullying of clergy is a major problem in churches across the UK, according to Unite, Britain's biggest trade union. They are calling for a change in the law to give ministers of religion the same employment rights as other workers.