UK Border Force staff plan to go on strike at airports across the country during the busy Christmas period in a dispute over pay, one of the United Kingdom’s biggest trade unions said, as it warned that travellers will face severe disruptions. Border Force workers at several major British airports – including the country’s busiest, London’s Heathrow – will walk off the job for eight days, from December 23 to 31, the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union said on Wednesday. The strikes are part of spiralling instances of industrial action by railway workers, nurses, ambulance drivers and teachers. Al Jazeera’s Paul Brennan joins us live from London for the […]
Travel into the UK is set to be affected by a workers strike over the busy Christmas season. The Border Force at several major airports, including Heathrow and Gatwick, will walk off the job from December 23. The officers on strike will be those checking passports upon arrival in the UK. Rail and road strikes are also expected to be announced soon. Al Jazeera’s Paul Brennan joins us live from London for the latest updates. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #UnitedKingdom #BorderForceStrike #UKBorderForceStrike #RMTStrikes #Inflation#CostOfLivingCrisis #2022Christmass
The Nigerian armed security forces said it has stepped up its operations against all forms of threats in the country’s maritime environment and has intensified its fight against crude oil thieves, pipeline vandals and other criminals operating in the oil rich Niger Delta. Nigeria has lost more than $3bn in one year – with more losses projected in 2022. The plunder of Nigeria’s oil has left the country unable to meet its OPEC quota. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports from Niger Delta, Nigeria. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ #Nigeria #NigerianOilTheft #OperationDeltaSafe #NigerDelta […]
A deal on fuel prices between Panama’s government and protesters has collapsed. On Sunday the government agreed to freeze the cost of fuel for three months. But protesters say they want more concessions. Indigenous groups angry about fuel and food prices have been blocking a major highway for more than a week. Al Jazeera’s Alessandro Rampietti reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Panama #PanamaProtests #AljazeeraEnglish #PriceCuts #Inflation
Mining is usually a male-dominated industry. But Zimbaqua mine, located in a rural area in northern Zimbabwe, is the first of its kind in Africa to employ entirely a female workforce to dig up precious blue aquamarine gemstones. Its focus is on sustainable mining and empowering women in the region, most of them unemployed. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from Hurungwe, Zimbabwe. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Zimbabwe #Zimbaque #WomenMiners
A sharp increase in the amount of money sent back home by expats is fueling an investment boom in The Gambia. And much of that cash is ending up the real estate sector. An estimated 120,000 Gambians live and work overseas, most of them in Europe and the United States. It is a sign of hope for an economy that has been battered by the COVID-19 pandemic. And the influx of cash is even drawing some back to the country. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports from the capital, Banjul. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our […]
Nepal is showing signs of economic recovery from the pandemic. But its central bank faces a shortage of foreign currency. The government is asking workers abroad to send more money home. Al Jazeera’s Ramyata Limbu reports from Kathmandu, Nepal. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Nepal #NepalEconomy #AljazeeraEnglish
Doctors in Sri Lanka are warning of a critical shortage of life-saving drugs and medical supplies as the country faces a worsening economic crisis. The health ministry had instructed state hospitals to cut down on non-essential surgeries and medical procedures and minimise the use of products like syringes and gauze. Al Jazeera’s Minelle Fernandez reports from Colombo. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #SriLankaCrisis #SriLankaHospitals #SriLankaShortages
The annual maritime defence expo held in Qatar is highlighting the latest in naval technology. As buyers gather from around the world looking to upgrade their navies, shipbuilders from different countries are vying for business. China, Italy and Turkey are all looking to equip the navies of the future. Al Jazeera’s Alex Gatopoulos reports from Doha. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Qatar #DIMDEX2022 #AljazeeraEnglish
Tuesday’s protests came as the government is heavily in debt and struggling to pay for essential imports. The 2019 Easter bombings on churches and hotels killed 270 people and hit vital tourism revenue. The pandemic which followed further hampered recovery. Analysts blame unsustainable debt, low revenue, a foreign exchange crisis, financial mismanagement and corruption for aggravating dire problems. After months of rejecting calls to seek an international bailout, the government appears ready to seek help. Al Jazeera’s Minelle Fernandez reports from one of the main demonstrations in Colombo, Sri Lanka. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check […]
