UK strike

The UK has been witnessing rolling strikes for some time now over pay disputes and working conditions, as the country grapples with rising inflation and cost of living crisis.

And now Border Force staff at airports have joined the nationwide walkouts, prompting warnings of delay for air travelers. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has struck a combative tone, saying he has acted "fairly and reasonably" over public sector pay. In this edition of the Spotlight, we will discuss the root causes of such growing public dissatisfaction in the UK, its repercussions and the government’s response to it.

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