Teachers, firefighters and council workers joined the strike, which follows disputes with the government over pay, pensions and cuts. (bbc.co.uk)
An employment tribunal in Birmingham found in favour of thousands of female council workers who complained of being excluded from bonuses worth up to 160 % of their basic pay. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
Health workers set to strike in October, with council workers and civil servants also planning industrial action in the month (theguardian.com)