United Kingdom Strikes
Is there a strike in the United Kingdom today?
There are no strikes in the United Kingdom today, Thursday 1 October 2026. 2 more ongoing strikes, including Manchester Piccadilly: Avanti West Coast station staff strike — 1 & 29 Aug, 10 Oct 2026, have no action scheduled today. One of these strikes continues tomorrow; one new strike starts tomorrow: Cornwall: Go Cornwall Bus overtime and rest-day ban from 2 October 2026 (RMT recognition dispute). Including tomorrow's, 3 strikes start in the United Kingdom in the next 30 days.
Manchester Piccadilly: Avanti West Coast station staff strike — 1 & 29 Aug, 10 Oct 2026
ActiveRMT announced further 24-hour strike action by Avanti West Coast members at Manchester Piccadilly station over the dismissal of a colleague. The artic... See More
North London: Arriva bus driver strikes from 14 August to 20 October 2026
CanceledUnite members driving for Arriva North London are taking strike action across north London and parts of Essex in a dispute over working conditions in ... See More
Nottingham: NET tram strikes on 26–27 September and 2–3 October 2026 (Goose Fair) — no trams on strike days
ActiveAround 200 GMB members at Nottingham Express Transit (NET) — tram drivers, ticket-office staff and maintenance teams — are striking over pay during th... See More
Cornwall: Go Cornwall Bus overtime and rest-day ban from 2 October 2026 (RMT recognition dispute)
TomorrowFrom Friday 2 October 2026, RMT members at Go Cornwall Bus (part of Go-Ahead) will refuse overtime and rest-day working and take their full meal break... See More
Chiltern Railways: RMT strikes on Saturdays 10 and 17 October 2026 over driver-only operation
In 9 daysRMT members at Chiltern Railways will strike for 24 hours on Saturday 10 and Saturday 17 October 2026, after a ballot that closed on 29 September. The... See More
LNER stations: outsourced Gate Solutions staff strike on 16 October 2026 (King's Cross, York, Leeds, Newcastle, Doncaster, Edinburgh)
In 15 daysRMT members employed by Gate Solutions, the contractor that staffs ticket gates and customer-service points on the LNER contract, strike for 24 hours ... See More
London Gatwick: Wilson James assisted-travel (PRM) staff strike on 17–21 and 23–26 September 2026 — suspended
✈️ Canceled 30 Aug – 17 Sep 2026East Midlands Railway: RMT strikes on 30–31 August and 16–17 September 2026 (September dates suspended)
🚂 Ended 30 Jun – 10 Sep 2026Glasgow: Glasgow Caledonian University lecturers’ strike on 30 June–2 July and 4 August 2026
🏫 Ended Fri 28 Aug 2026Norwich Airport: air traffic control strike to close the airport on 28 August 2026
✈️ Ended Fri 28 Aug 2026TransPennine Express: outsourced rail workers strike on 2026-08-28
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Frequently Asked Questions — United Kingdom Strikes
Is there a strike in the United Kingdom tomorrow?
Yes. One new strike starts in the United Kingdom on Friday 2 October 2026: Cornwall: Go Cornwall Bus overtime and rest-day ban from 2 October 2026 (RMT recognition dispute). One strike that is already running continues tomorrow: Nottingham: NET tram strikes on 26–27 September and 2–3 October 2026 (Goose Fair) — no trams on strike days.
Are there any strikes planned in the United Kingdom this week?
Yes. One strike starts in the United Kingdom between Friday 2 and Thursday 8 October 2026: Cornwall: Go Cornwall Bus overtime and rest-day ban from 2 October 2026 (RMT recognition dispute) (Friday 2 October, buses).
Is there an airport or airline strike in the United Kingdom?
No airport or airline strikes are active in the United Kingdom today, Thursday 1 October 2026. None are scheduled at the moment. Check your airline before you travel.
Are trains running in the United Kingdom today?
Partly. One rail strike is active in the United Kingdom today, Thursday 1 October 2026: Manchester Piccadilly: Avanti West Coast station staff strike — 1 & 29 Aug, 10 Oct 2026 (minor). Some trains may be canceled or delayed; guaranteed services usually run in peak hours. Check National Rail Enquiries, Transport for London (TfL) and Network Rail for real-time service status.
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