This is the week we discover that Brexit wasn't the working class revolt it was sold as
Leavers are about to turn on the working people who were told that leaving the EU would solve their problems.
Tube strike: Londoners warned against 'optimism' as unions and Underground bosses hold new talks
Experienced union negotiator tells IBTimes UK that a settlement may be off the cards.
Tesco to slash 1,000 jobs as part of distribution network shake-up
Supermarket giant looking to optimise operations, resulting in job losses.
Strikes will ruin livelihoods until the arrogant trade union bullies are stopped
From Tube to Southern Rail, this is a serious outbreak of industrial disruption - but unions can't be sued for damage.
Rush hour chaos expected in London as Tube strike looms after last-minute deal fails
London Underground management 'failed to address safety issues' causing talks to collapse, says RMT.
Tube strike: Which London Underground lines will be hit? Everything you need to know
Travel will be disrupted across the capital on 9 January.
UK in 2030: Brexit worsens shrinking economy, population boom and overburdened infrastructure
Britain's rapidly ageing population will put pressure on those of working age as social care systems struggle.
Jack Wilshere insists Chelsea are favourites to win title
Arsenal are currently nine points behind leaders Chelsea.
The Berlin attack could undo Angela Merkel's humanitarianism in Germany
Political parties could use this to embolden the idea that there's a link between refugees and terrorism.
Obama joins Trudeau in joint ban on oil drilling in swathes of Atlantic and Arctic seaboard
Outgoing US president hopes to make ban permanent to prevent Trump from reversing policy.
Robots will take our jobs – but that's good for the future of civilisation
Fear of unemployment as a result of mechanisation is not new. Our ancestors feared automation, too.
British Airways and Unite in last-ditch peace talks to avert cabin crew strike
Walkout over pay is just one of many actions for the Christmas period across the UK.
Thousands of Post Office workers join Christmas strike wave
Post Office workers join rail and airline workers in the spate of strikes lined up around the festive period.
Christmas travel chaos for Britain as 2016 draws to a close
Industrial action and planned engineering works will impact on those getting away for Christmas.
Survey shows 40% of US firms with bases in UK considering relocation amid Brexit fears
Food and beverage, life sciences and financial services firms were most likely to consider relocating.
Tens of thousands of jobs could flee City of London without Brexit 'transition' deal
Lords report says financial institutions will decide next year whether to quit the City.
Post Office workers to stage five days of strikes in week leading up to Christmas
Communication Workers Union says staff will down tools from Monday 19 December.
Amazon accused of threatening to sack workers for sick leave at its Scotland warehouse
Workers reportedly paid so low that some are forced to opt to camp outside the warehouse to save commuting costs.
Tata Steel's Port Talbot site saved with £1bn investment
Steel unions say agreement has been met over troubled industry after fears of major job losses.
Pentagon buried investigation that it wasted $125bn a year
The Defense Department commissioned the investigation but hid its findings for fear it may lead to budget cuts.
Co-op Travel to disappear from high street following Thomas Cook buyout
Thomas Cook to pay £55.8m to assume full control of the joint retail venture with Co-op
Sheikhs vs Shale: An almighty oil market tussle ends in a draw
Neither Opec nor US shale producers could land a winning blow in the fight for oil market dominance.
BHS administrator's £4m demand rejected by Pension Protection Fund
Row over fees as Pension Protection Fund vetoes invoice from Duff & Phelps.
Karma, drama and how GoPro fell from grace
The cutting of 200 jobs and an ongoing drone recall spells trouble for action camera maker GoPro.
GKN to close its helicopter components facility at Somerset in 2017
The move will lead to about 220 job losses.
Ford will shift production of small cars to Mexico from Michigan despite Trump threat
Company CEO Mark Fields assured that the move will not lead to any job losses in the US.
The last thing the world needs now is Marine Le Pen leading France
Anti-establishment, anti-immigration politics flourish around the world but liberals remain shocked.
Four big questions on the economy Trump will have to answer
Markets in the US and around the world will be looking for reassurance from President-elect Trump.
Bank of England gives UK banks two more years to meet capital requirements
Bank of England's new rules are aimed at bolstering banks' cash reserves to avoid another state-funded bailout.
HSBC profit slumps by 86% as it books loss on Brazilian bank sale
Europe's largest bank saw profit fall as it sells units, cuts staff and focuses on Asian markets.