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Mandelson goes to Europe
This week’s key appointments

With all of the parliaments in summer recess, things have been quiet on the domestic political front, with no Government, front bench or select committee changes. Attention then has switched to Europe, and the news that Peter Mandelson has been appointed as European Trade Commissioner. The controversial Hartlepool MP took one of the key jobs… Read more »

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BA staff vote to strike

The GMB union has announced that its members have voted for strike action, bringing the possibility of summer chaos for holidaymakers. On a 48.6 per cent turnout, its members voted by 53 per cent for strike action against British Airways in the long-running dispute over pay. GMB’s members include baggage handlers, check-in staff and administration… Read more »