UNITE
Coverage of UNITE in the Nexus archive.
- Unite Group Offers Discounted Dorms in Bid to Ramp Up Sales
Unite Group is offering discounted dorms to boost sales. The company aims to increase its sales through this pricing strategy.
- Defence investment plan criticised as ‘too little, too late’ ahead of launch – UK politics live
The UK's delayed defence investment plan faces criticism from Tories and Lib Dems as insufficient. The Royal Navy plans to transition to a hybrid model using autonomous vessels and AI, replacing Type 45 destroyers with Common Combat Vessels by the early 2030s.
- Unite boss to face leadership challenge amid concerns over rise of Reform
Simon Dubbins has secured the required nominations to challenge Sharon Graham for the leadership of Unite, the UK’s second biggest union, amid concerns the union is not adequately addressing the rise of Reform UK.
- Progressive economists reject Unite leader’s criticism of Ed Miliband
Over 40 progressive economists have written to Unite leader Sharon Graham to reject her claim that Ed Miliband would destroy jobs if he becomes chancellor. The letter comes amid a Labour Party debate about who will succeed Rachel Reeves at the Treasury, with Miliband considered a frontrunner.
- Google DeepMind in talks with UK unions amid staff concern over US and Israel’s AI use
Google DeepMind has agreed to formal talks with UK tech workers amid concerns over the use of its AI by US and Israeli governments for defence and intelligence. The talks could lead to trade union representation. Several hundred workers at Google DeepMind's London headquarters voted to unionise.
- Google DeepMind in talks with UK unions amid staff concern over US and Israel’s AI use
Google DeepMind has agreed to formal talks with UK tech workers amid concerns over the use of its AI by US and Israeli governments for defence and intelligence. The talks could lead to trade union representation for the workers. Several hundred workers at Google DeepMind's London headquarters voted to unionise.
- Labour-supporting unions predict Starmer will not lead party into next election
Labour-supporting unions predict Keir Starmer will not lead the party into the next general election, citing the need for a new plan and leader. The unions, including Unite, Unison, and the GMB, are expected to issue a joint statement on the matter. This prediction comes after a damaging few days for the prime minister.
- Kennedy family rift over RFK Jr is 'devastating,' says Tim Shriver as he urges Americans to choose dignity
Tim Shriver, nephew of JFK, describes the Kennedy family's public rift over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s political affiliations and Trump endorsement as 'devastating,' urging Americans to prioritize dignity over division. The family criticized RFK Jr.'s 2024 Trump endorsement and later called for his resignation from Health and Human Services, though Shriver maintains a personal relationship with him.