Unions could coordinate strikes across NHS for 'maximum impact'

Labour likens the Tories to arsonists in attempt to fix NHS

The shadow trade secretary says he doesn't trust the government to fix the problems in the NHS, suggesting "it's rather like asking arsonists to put out the fire that they themselves have set". Nick Thomas-Symonds also challenges Rishi Sunak to "come clean" about what he knew about Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs when he appointed him to government. Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Health Secretary lauds new NHS 'recovery plan'

The health secretary lauded the NHS' new 'Urgent and Emergency Recovery Plan' which was announced on Monday. A key focus of the plan is to increase the current workforce, and Steve Barclay confirmed "we're on track to deliver our manifesto commitment for 50,000 more nurses". Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

NHS unveils 'once in a generation' plan to 'recover' service

The chief executive of the NHS unveiled new plans to increase hospital beds "by thousands" and roll out hundreds of ambulance crews to "recover urgent and emergency services". Amanda Pritchard said the NHS is working with the government on a long-term work force plan "to put the NHS on a sustainable footing which is once in a generation opportunity". Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

UK Amazon staff walk out for the first time ever

Amazon staff walked out on strike for the first time ever in the UK on Wednesday. Members of the GMB union, based at what the company calls a 'fulfilment centre' in Coventry, are taking action over pay and conditions. Some have claimed that even the robots in their workplace are treated better than they are. Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Ambulance workers: Govt questioning our dignity & integrity

Ambulance workers have written to the Prime Minister saying they feel "betrayed" by the way the Government has singled them out for endangering patient safety. GMB union workers say contrary to Grant Shapps' comments on Thursday, they agreed cover with each NHS Trust during the ambulance strikes. Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

GMB: Staff will continue to leave NHS without pay deal

The GMB Union’s national secretary Rachel Harrison says that, “without addressing pay, we will continue to see thousands and thousands of workers leave the NHS”. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

GMB on ambulance strike: Only a pay offer will be sufficient

GMB’s national secretary Rachel Harrison says the union is asking the government to “sit down, meet with the unions, talk to us about pay, make us an offer that we can take back to our members.” GMB have announced ambulance strikes for 21st and 28th December. Ms Harrison says that in meetings with Health Secretary Steve Barclay, “only an offer on pay will be sufficient”. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Ambulance strike: We have been ignored for years, MPs told

Rachel Harrison, GMB's national secretary tells the Health and Social Care Committee that ambulance workers have the highest level of sickness out of NHS staff because of the "terrible conditions" they are working in. Ms Harrison says her members are taking industrial action on 21st and 28th December because, “we have been raising these issues for years and we have been ignored.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn