Dagenham's 1968 Strike: The Fight for Skill Recognition
The 1968 Ford Dagenham strike wasn't just about equal pay. Discover how sewing machinists fought for 16 years to win recognition for their skilled work. Read their story.
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Musk Warns on Silver Price Surge Impacting Industry
Elon Musk warns manufacturers face consequences as silver hits record highs. Analysis of the precious metals rally, supply fears, and industrial impact. Read the full story.
Dyson: Inheritance tax could force sale of my company
Sir James Dyson warns his company will become 'unrecognisable' and may have to be sold to pay a multi-billion pound inheritance tax bill unless the government reverses its reforms. Read his full critique.
Italian village welcomes first newborn in three decades
The birth of baby Lara in Pagliara dei Marsi highlights Italy's deepening demographic crisis, with national birth rates hitting a historic low. Can policies reverse the trend?
Somerset traders oppose new parking charges on Hill Road
Independent businesses in Clevedon's Hill Road warn new parking fees proposed by North Somerset Council could drive customers away, threatening the town's vibrant retail scene. Read why they're fighting back.
Denmark ends letter deliveries after 400 years
Denmark's state postal service stops all letter deliveries from 30 December, cutting 1,500 jobs. As letter volumes plummet globally, is the UK's Royal Mail on a similar path? Read our analysis.
Health Secretary Pledges to Avert 2026 NHS Industrial Action
Health Secretary Wes Streeting pledges to prevent NHS strikes in 2026 after a five-day doctors' walkout. He warns of tough weeks ahead despite staff's 'extraordinary efforts'. Read the latest.
Doctors return after five-day NHS strike in England
Junior doctors in England return to work after a five-day walkout. Health Secretary Wes Streeting thanks staff but warns of tough weeks ahead and pledges to avoid strikes in 2026. Read the latest.
Junior Doctors End Five-Day Strike, Seek New Year Talks
Junior doctors conclude five-day strike in England, pledging a 'can-do spirit' in renewed negotiations with Health Secretary Wes Streeting to avert further NHS walkouts in 2026.
Console sales plummet to 30-year low in UK and US
November sales data reveals a shocking decline for PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2, sparking fears that traditional video game consoles are becoming obsolete. Are rising prices and PC gaming to blame?
ITV Christmas Schedule Blamed on Viewer Habits, Not Broadcasters
ITV's 2025 festive lineup is branded 'dreadful', but the real culprit is our shift to streaming giants like Netflix. As traditional TV viewership declines, can British broadcasters survive the Christmas ratings war?
Canada's population falls sharply as immigration policy shifts
Canada records its largest quarterly population drop in over five decades, a direct result of new caps on international students and non-permanent residents. Explore the data and the political divide driving this historic reversal.
China Taxes Condoms Amid Declining Birth Rate
China will impose a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive drugs from January 1, ending a 30-year exemption. Experts warn of risks to public health as social media users ridicule the move.
Flu hospital cases surge 18%, NHS on high alert
Flu admissions in England have surged by 18% to a record high for the season, with the NHS on 'high alert' as industrial action continues. Health chiefs urge the public to seek care when needed.
Tech Stocks Fall on Oracle Data Centre and AI Debt Concerns
US tech stocks led a market sell-off after Oracle lost backing for a $10bn data centre, fuelling investor anxiety over massive AI infrastructure debt. Discover the full impact.
Video Game Industry In Crisis As Console Sales Plunge
GameCentral readers express deep concern over plummeting console sales, the struggles of Call Of Duty, and the future of major publishers. Is the gaming bubble bursting?
China Taxes Condoms in Bid to Reverse Falling Birth Rate
China ends a 30-year tax exemption on contraceptives, imposing a 13% VAT from 1 January. This 'carrot-and-stick' approach aims to boost the birth rate, but experts doubt its effectiveness. Explore the policy shift and public reaction.
Canada's population falls amid student visa crackdown
Canada's population fell by 0.2% in Q3 2025, a rare decline driven by a government crackdown on international student numbers. Explore the data and economic impacts.
Grangemouth saved, but UK industrial strategy questioned
The UK government's £120m rescue of Ineos's ethylene plant raises urgent questions about its broader strategy for heavy industry, energy costs, and decarbonisation. Explore the disjointed policy landscape.
Junior doctors' five-day strike begins in NHS dispute
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay and training posts, as letters reveal a growing rift with consultants and concerns over the NHS's future. Read the full analysis.
Junior doctors in England begin five-day strike
Junior doctors in England have begun a five-day walkout after pay talks with the government collapsed. The strike comes as the NHS faces severe winter pressures. Read the latest.
Acas Offers Mediation in Junior Doctors' Strike Deadlock
The conciliation service Acas has offered to help resolve the junior doctors' dispute in England as they stage their 14th strike over pay and conditions. Read the latest.
Junior doctors strike for five days in England
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day walkout after rejecting the government's pay offer. Health Secretary Wes Streeting failed to reach a deal with the BMA. The strike continues until Monday.
Acas Talks Start to Resolve Junior Doctors' Strike
Conciliation service Acas hosts crucial talks to end the junior doctors' dispute as they strike for the 14th time over pay and jobs. Follow the latest updates.
River Island to close 33 stores by 2026 after £33.2m losses
British fashion chain River Island is closing 33 profitable branches by January 2026, risking hundreds of jobs. The move follows £33.2m losses and a shift to online shopping. See the full list of affected stores.
Junior Doctors Begin 14th Strike in Pay Dispute
Resident doctors in England start a five-day walkout, their 14th since March 2023, after rejecting a government deal on training places but not pay. NHS leaders warn of significant disruption.
Exploring the Greening Ruins of Frome's Ironworks
A visit to the derelict ironworks in Frome, Somerset, reveals nature reclaiming industry. Discover the poignant history of the workers and the 'greening by stealth' transforming this site.
£120m Grangemouth Bailout: A Temporary Christmas Cheer
The government has announced a £120m bailout for Scotland's Grangemouth chemical plant, the last of its kind in the UK. While saving jobs, the move highlights a reactive industrial strategy and a sector in deep crisis. Read the full analysis.
£120m Government Deal Saves Grangemouth Ethylene Plant
The UK government has invested £120m to secure the future of Ineos's Grangemouth ethylene plant, saving hundreds of jobs and Britain's chemical manufacturing base. Read the full details.
NHS calls for mediation to end junior doctors' strike
Health service leaders plead for independent mediation to break the deadlock between Wes Streeting and the BMA, as a five-day junior doctors' strike begins, threatening severe patient disruption.
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