tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2025-04-03T00:00:00+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/half-a-million-appointments-and-operations-saved-by-ending-resident-doctor-strikes2025-04-03T00:00:00+01:00Half a million appointments and operations saved by ending resident doctor strikesEnding doctor strikes saved 500,000 appointments and operations, and cut waiting lists by 193,000.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/certification-officer-latest-decisions2025-03-28T15:26:41+00:00Certification Officer: AnnouncementsGeneral announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officertag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ministers-confirm-appointments-to-key-roles2025-02-17T00:00:00+00:00Ministers confirm appointments to key rolesGovernment appoints new members to the Low Pay Commission, Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service and Central Arbitration Committee.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/certification-officer-forthcoming-hearings2025-02-11T13:42:30+00:00Certification Officer: forthcoming hearingsCases due to be heard by the Certification Officer.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/certification-officer-annual-report-2023-20242024-11-05T12:11:48+00:00Certification Officer Annual Report 2023-2024Annual Report to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade and the Chair of ACAS on the activities of the Certification Officertag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-unveils-most-significant-reforms-to-employment-rights2024-10-10T13:56:38+01:00Government unveils significant reforms to employment rightsMinisters have unveiled the Employment Rights Bill to help deliver economic security and growth to businesses, workers and communities across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/business-leaders-and-unions-to-work-hand-in-hand-to-deliver-new-plans-to-make-work-pay2024-08-14T00:00:00+01:00Business leaders and unions to work hand in hand to deliver new plans to Make Work PayBritish workers are set for better working conditions as the Government takes its first steps towards its Plan to Make Work Pay.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fresh-offer-paves-way-to-end-junior-doctor-strikes2024-07-29T00:00:00+01:00Fresh offer paves way to end junior doctor strikesThe BMA will recommend members accept the offer following the negotiations, which could bring an end to 15 months of devastating strike action.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-explores-mediation-with-junior-doctors-committee2024-05-15T00:00:00+01:00Government explores mediation with junior doctors committeeBoth parties have agreed a preferred mediator - the union and the government will now begin the process of engaging with them.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/end-of-nhs-consultant-strike-action-as-government-offer-accepted2024-04-05T00:00:00+01:00End of NHS consultant strike action as government offer acceptedConsultant unions have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the government's offer, with BMA and HCSA voting yes by around 83%. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/laws-passed-to-reduce-strike-disruption-and-protect-public-services2023-12-08T13:12:52+00:00Laws passed to reduce strike disruption and protect public servicesNew laws to reduce the impact of industrial action on rail, border security and ambulance services while balancing the ability of workers to strike.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-takes-further-steps-to-tackle-disruption-if-strikes-called-over-christmas2023-11-16T13:12:01+00:00Government takes further steps to tackle disruption if strikes called over ChristmasThe Government has today taken further steps to ensure essential public services remain open during industrial action.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/passenger-rail-minimum-service-levels2023-11-08T15:50:36+00:00Passenger rail: minimum service levelsRegulations laid to address strike action in passenger rail.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-considers-minimum-service-levels-in-hospitals-during-strikes2023-09-19T10:47:00+01:00Government considers minimum service levels in hospitals during strikesThe government is considering introducing regulations that would require some doctors and nurses to work during strikes, to protect patient safety.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/consultation-will-ensure-essential-public-services-maintain-minimum-service-levels-during-strike-action2023-08-25T13:46:23+01:00Consultation will ensure essential public services maintain minimum service levels during strike actionA new consultation, launched today, will advise unions on reasonable steps they should take to ensure minimum service levels are achieved during strike action.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/certification-officer-annual-report-2022-20232023-07-06T16:13:21+01:00Certification Officer Annual Report 2022-2023Annual Report to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade and the Chair of ACAS on the activities of the Certification Officertag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-introduces-laws-to-mitigate-the-disruption-of-strikes-on-the-public2023-01-10T15:24:54+00:00Government introduces laws to mitigate the disruption of strikes on the publicNew laws will allow government to set minimum levels of service which must be met during strikes to ensure the safety of the public and their access to public services.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/transport-strikes-minimum-service-levels-bill2022-10-20T15:28:34+01:00Transport Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillAnnounces the introduction of the Transport Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/certification-officer-annual-report-2021-20222022-07-15T10:02:00+01:00Certification Officer Annual Report 2021-2022Annual Report to the Secretary of State for BEIS and the Chair of ACAS on the activities of the Certification Officertag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-acts-to-make-it-easier-for-businesses-to-use-temporary-staff-to-help-ease-disruptions-caused-by-strike-action2022-06-23T00:15:04+01:00Government acts to make it easier for businesses to use temporary staff to help ease disruptions caused by strike actionNew law to allow businesses to supply skilled agency workers to plug staffing gaps during industrial action.