BBCNEWS BBC News at One June 4, 2024 13:16:00
Who are economically inactive, meaning neither working or looking for work because of long—term sickness. most of that increase has taken place since the pandemic struck. andy verity, bbc news. the health secretary, steve barclay, has been holding talks with unions representing nhs workers today — to try to avoid a winter of strikes. last week, members of the royal college of nursing voted for industrial action, demanding a 17% pay rise. ballots in other unions could see paramedics, health care assistants, porters and cleaners also vote to walk out. as the chancellor puts the finishing tou...