Union accuses hospital group of ‘institutional racism’ as cleaners and porters get lower pay than colleagues Hundreds of NHS hospital workers have voted for strike action after claims that they have lost more than £36m in pay and pension contributions over the last four years. More than 330 low-paid workers, mainly cleaners, caterers and porters, known as facilities staff, at St George’s, Epsom and St Helier hospital group (GESH) are preparing to go on strike. Continue reading...

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New tests will include learning English to a high standard, paying National Insurance and not claiming benefits.

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A letter warns Shabana Mahmood that ‘targeting refugees will do nothing to tackle’ problems with housing and the NHS

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