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Logistics Shipping & Freight #strike#pay deal
Strike Threat Delivers Bigger Pay Deal for Neo Next Offshore Workers in North Sea
Around 50 offshore workers at Neo Next+ Energy's Elgin Franklin and North Alwyn platforms have accepted an enhanced pay deal after threatening strike action. The one-year deal lifts pay by over £4,000, a 75% improvement over the initial offer, averting planned strikes set for July 22. The resolution removes a potential disruption to North Sea oil production, indirectly supporting stable fuel supply chains for shipping.
Jul 17, 2026 1 source
MINI Ports & Customs #politics#uk
Andy Burnham Likely to Replace Rachel Reeves as Chancellor if He Becomes PM
The BBC reports that Andy Burnham, the sole candidate for the Labour leadership, is expected to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor and offer her a more junior cabinet role. James Purnell would become Downing Street chief of staff. Defence spending is an immediate challenge. Burnham could become PM as early as 17 July.
Jul 10, 2026 2 sources