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Britain / 12 September 2018
Unite welcomes Mike Ashley's chairman's demise
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Monarchy / 26 June 2026
Campaigners raise serious concerns about royal finances
26 June 2026

Charles Windsor challenged to declare full income as he becomes first monarch to release tax payments 

Health and safety / 26 June 2026
NHS staff collapsing as workplaces reach shocking 43°C
26 June 2026
Britain / 26 June 2026
Burnham challenged against continuing ‘existing racist migration policies’ by leading charity
26 June 2026
TUC LGBT / 26 June 2026
Pride means ‘liberation for all’ not ‘capitalising on the big pound’
26 June 2026
Britain / 26 June 2026
Unison, NEU and TSSA back Ed Miliband for chancellor
26 June 2026
Health and safety / 26 June 2026
Unite welcomes London mayor’s pledge to stop bus drivers from working in ‘unacceptable’ conditions
26 June 2026
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THE resignation of gig economy employer Sports Direct's chairman was warmly welcomed by Unite today.

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Keith Hellawell (pictured) will retire from the retail chain with immediate effect following today's annual general meeting.

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