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Bonus for RBS bank boss sparks heavy criticism
Jan 27, 2012 13:20 EST
The awarding of a large bonus just short of £1 million to the boss of state-rescued Royal Bank of Scotland sparked heavy criticism on Friday, as Britain teeters on the brink of recession.
At-risk care homes cut rent payments
Jun 01, 2011 08:17 EDT
Southern Cross, the troubled owner of 750 care homes in Britain, announced Wednesday it would pay a third less rent for the next four months as trade unions called on the government to step in.
Nicotine study opens path for anti-smoking drug
Jan 30, 2011 17:25 EST
Scientists have pinpointed a source of nicotine craving in the brain, opening up a new path towards drug treatments to help smokers kick their habit, according to a study released Sunday.
Labour hopefuls woo unions after strike vote
Sep 13, 2010 22:55 EDT
Trade unions may have been central to creating the Labour party 110 years ago but relations have been strained in recent years -- and the prospect of strikes within months poses a fresh challenge.
Abbott to contest Labour leadership
Jun 09, 2010 10:56 EDT
Five candidates, including two brothers and a black female MP, will fight for the leadership of the Labour Party, it announced Wednesday after the close of nominations.
Junkies and junk-food addicts share craving mechanism
Mar 29, 2010 00:02 EDT
The same molecular pathways that steer people into drug addiction also lie behind the craving to overeat, driving individuals into obesity, a new study suggests.
Junk food addiction may be clue to obesity: study
Mar 28, 2010 19:38 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Bingeing on high-calorie foods may be as addictive as cocaine or nicotine, and could cause compulsive eating and obesity, according to a study published on Sunday.
Junkies and junk-food addicts have same craving mechanism
Mar 28, 2010 15:09 EDT
The same molecular pathways that steer people into drug addiction also lie behind the craving to overeat, driving individuals into obesity, a study published on Sunday suggests.
UK slaps tax on bankers' bonuses ahead of election
Dec 09, 2009 12:52 EST
British Treasury chief announces one-time tax on bankers' bonuses, says it's payback time. The British government slapped a one-time tax of 50 percent on fat bank bonuses on Wednesday as it tried to win over recession-weary voters ahead of a looming general election.
Union launches legal action in postal strike
Nov 01, 2009 19:00 EST
The postal union has announced legal action against state-owned postal service Royal Mail as a dragging strike over pay, working conditions and modernisation took a new twist.
Union launches legal action in postal strike
Nov 01, 2009 19:00 EST
The postal union announced late Monday legal action against state-owned postal service Royal Mail as a dragging strike over pay, working conditions and modernisation took a new twist.
Last ditch attempt to avert Royal Mail walkout
Oct 20, 2009 20:00 EDT
A last ditch attempt to avoid two planned 24-hour strikes by postal workers will be made on Wednesday as Royal Mail bosses resume talks with union leaders.
Last ditch attempt to avert Royal Mail walkout
Oct 20, 2009 20:00 EDT
A last ditch attempt to avoid two planned 24-hour strikes by postal workers will be made on Wednesday as Royal Mail bosses resume talks with union leaders.
Royal Mail to hire extra staff as strikes loom
Oct 17, 2009 20:00 EDT
Royal Mail said on Sunday it will recruit up to 30,000 temporary staff to cope with a looming postal strike and the Christmas holiday rush, a move condemned by trade union leaders.
British jobless rate near 13-year high of 7.9 pct
Sep 16, 2009 06:26 EDT
British unemployment rate at near 13-year high of 7.9 pct despite signs of easing recession. Unemployment in Britain hit a near 13-year high in July despite signs that the deepest recession since World War II is coming to an end, official figures showed Wednesday.
Wildcat strikes spread at British power plants
Jun 22, 2009 20:00 EDT
Wildcat strikes spread to oil refineries and power plants across Britain on Tuesday, after hundreds of workers were sacked, media reports and company officials said.
Wildcat strikes spread at power plants
Jun 22, 2009 20:00 EDT
Wildcat strikes spread to oil refineries and power plants across the country on Tuesday, after hundreds of workers were sacked, media reports and company officials said.
Wildcat strikes spread at British power plants
Jun 22, 2009 20:00 EDT
Wildcat strikes spread to oil refineries and power plants across Britain on Tuesday, after hundreds of workers were sacked, media reports and company officials said.
Wildcat strikes spread at power plants
Jun 22, 2009 20:00 EDT
Wildcat strikes spread to oil refineries and power plants across the country Tuesday, after hundreds of workers were sacked, media reports and company officials said.
Strikes spread at energy facilities over 650 sackings
Jun 18, 2009 20:00 EDT
Strikes spread to energy facilities across the country Friday after almost 650 workers were sacked at an oil refinery after they called a wildcat strike, unions said.
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