BBC Business
Gardeners at Royal Parks Vote to Strike, Call 70p Pay Rise 'an Insult'
London's Royal Parks gardeners vote overwhelmingly to strike over a 70p pay offer, calling it 'an insult' and demanding Idverde show some respect.
2026-08-15
BBC Business
2026-07-30
The Guardian
V&A Staff Vote to Strike Because Apparently Peing Is a Luxury Now
V&A Storehouse staff vote to strike because, apparently, asking for a bathroom break is like asking for the moon. Who knew hydration was a radical demand?
2026-07-03
BBC Business
Aberdeen Airport Security Staff to Go on Strike, Because Nothing Says 'Holiday Spirit' Like 14 Days of Delays
Aberdeen Airport security staff vote to strike for 14 days over pay, warning of significant delays and proving that the only thing more certain than delays is a pay dispute.
2026-06-25
BBC Health
Northern Ireland Doctors Strike, Because Apparently 18 Years of Pay Erosion Wasn't Enough of a Hint
Northern Ireland's consultants and specialist doctors go on strike for the first time, because 18 years of pay erosion and broken promises finally pushed them over the edge - and also because they're paid less than doctors in England.
2026-06-12
BBC Health
Cheltenham Hospital Announces A&E Will Take a Nap During Doctor Strikes
Cheltenham General's A&E goes part-time during doctor strikes, because nothing says 'urgent care' like a 9-to-5 schedule.
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