UK strikes

The government is refusing to budge despite walkouts by nurses and ambulance workers.
NHS services around the country face “unprecedented” pressure as walk-outs continue.
A new poll reveals the majority of people support the industrial action being taken by nurses and ambulance workers.
If you call 999 on Wednesday, you're not guaranteed an ambulance.
Health secretary rebuked for not providing doctors and nurses with the resources they need.
A department of health source told HuffPost UK: "The government’s position on pay is unchanged - the country cannot afford to meet the unions’ inflation-busting demands."
The outspoken pundit took aim at the government while covering the World Cup final.
Tory pressure is mounting on the prime minister as the winter of discontent continues.
Former party chairman Jake Berry has called on ministers to come up with more cash to end the strikes.
The Labour and Tory leaders clashed angrily in the final PMQs of the year.