Politics

Roger Seifert, emeritus professor of industrial relations at Wolverhampton University, answers your questions as the Government announced it will bring in new anti-strike laws

A poll for GB News showed the hueg scepticism with which the public treats the Prime Minister's claim he will stop small boats bringing migrants to the UK across the Strait of Dover

After weeks of threats, Rishi Sunak has now confirmed he'll bring a 'minimum service levels' law to Parliament in the coming weeks to ban some workers from walking out

The annual pay of CEOs at the nation’s biggest businesses stands at an average of £3.41million - £1078.26 per hour - 103 times that of the average full-time worker’s pay of £33,000

Despite repeated warnings the NHS is near collapse, the health secretary has been nowhere to be seen and barely anyone in Liverpool or Croydonw knew his name or recognised his picture when asked by The Mirror

Alliance Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg used a speech to the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise to highlight the threat posed by Beijing as China deepens ties with Moscow

In his New Year speech, the Labour leader blasted Rishi Sunak’s plans to impose 'minimum service levels' on striking sectors and said it isn't the way you 'bring an end to industrial disputes'

Rishi Sunak's government has confirmed the sale pushed by his predecessor will not go ahead - and Channel 4 will remain in public ownership where it has been for the last 40 years

The Labour leader said a Take Back Control Bill would be one of his first acts in government, as he stood in front of machinery vowing to 'roll up our sleeves' in a major New Year speech

Our Prime Minister admits waiting times are too long and promises more hospital beds as well as funding for social care - but is it enough?

Health Secretary Steve Barclay has been accused of being all-but absent during recent weeks, as NHS staff took historic industrial action and ambulances queue up outside hospitals

The government is planning new laws that will limit the right to strike by allowing employers to sack staff and sue trade unions, it is reported, following months of industrial action

The Commons Environmental Audit Committee hits out at the Tories for missing a 'crucial window' to speed up home upgrades in warmer parts of 2022 - and warns of 'gaps'

Rishi Sunak’s response to these crises was a vacuous and patronising speech that was packed with platitudes but devoid of policies - there were no practical solutions offered

In a major speech in east London, the Labour leader will strike an upbeat tone with a pledge to bring back 'the hope we used to take for granted, that you can build your future around'

During his first major speech of 2023, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised to cut NHS waiting lists, grow the economy and tackle the small boats crisis

In his first major speech as PM, Mr Sunak gave five promises to reboot his crisis-hit Government, including slashing NHS waits - but there was no mention of his party’s decade-long funding squeeze on the NHS

It's been nearly 13 years since the third series of teen sitcom The Inbetweeners wrapped up, but some believe the voice of Will McKenzie lives on, channeled through Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Guidance already suggests masking up in 'crowded and enclosed spaces' in winter, when 'there are a lot of respiratory viruses circulating'. But it's voluntary, and sources suggest it would stay that way

Vegan activists are calling upon Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to stick to a plant-based diet for one month, in return offering him £1 million to donate to a charity of his choosing

The suggestion comes from the Midlands Connect think tank as it seeks to help the UK meet net-zero pledges, curb the use of polluting vehicles and bolster public transport

The Energy Bill Relief Scheme for businesses and charities will finally be announced next week by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt - and he's warned it will be seriously stripped back

Rishi Sunak laid out his plans for all children in England to 'study some form of maths to 18' - we’ve broken down why his gushing speech is out of touch with the real issues the education system is facing

Rishi Sunak confirmed details on anti-strike legislation will be released 'in the coming days', while RMT boss Mick Lynch likened the Tory crackdown with countries where 'trade unions aren’t free'

Rishi Sunak tried to reboot the ailing Tory government today with a speech in east London - promising 'no tricks, no ambiguity'. Yet his five promises for 2023 sound pretty vague...