Transport and education staff strike over pay in Northern Ireland
A one-day strike by transport and education workers disrupted public services across Northern Ireland, with unions demanding pay increases pending devolved government.
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EU approves €50bn Ukraine support after Hungary lifts veto
The European Union has formally approved a €50bn financial support package for Ukraine following Hungary's withdrawal of its veto. The first funds are expected in March to help cover pensions, salaries, and essential state functions.
Largest general strike in over 50 years in Northern Ireland
A major general strike has taken place across Northern Ireland, affecting public services including health, education, transport and road maintenance due to unresolved pay disputes and the absence of devolved government.
Tata Steel to close Port Talbot blast furnaces, triggering 3,000 job losses
Tata Steel has announced the closure of both blast furnaces at its Port Talbot site, resulting in approximately 3,000 job losses across the UK, with unions warning of severe economic and social consequences for the region.
ICTU to assess post-strike actions after public sector walkout
Gerry Murphy of ICTU states unions will evaluate next steps following a planned one-day strike across public sectors, though civil disobedience calls are not currently endorsed by all union bodies.
Colombia approves regulations that encourage local communities and indigenous groups to produce energy using renewable sources and sell the energy to the national grid
Colombia approves regulations that encourage local communities and indigenous groups to produce energy using renewable sources and sell the energy to the national grid.
24-hour transport strike disrupts Northern Ireland services
A 24-hour strike by transport workers in Northern Ireland caused widespread disruption to bus and train services on 22 December 2023. The action followed previous strike days in December and affected commuters, businesses, and shoppers across the region.