Britain's new 'winter of discontent' deepens as widespread strikes mount over festive period. Around 10,000 ambulance staff in England will walk out on December 21 over demand for better pay.

Why 10,000 ambulance workers are going on a strike?

The wave of strikes sweeping the United Kingdom reaches a peak this week, as rail strikes enters day two. Moreover, the Royal Mail staff are also joining rail workers in walking out today. Watch this video to know more.

UK: Royal Mail employees join rail workers on strike

In the United Kingdom, more than 70,000 universities staff are going on strike over pay and pensions with up to 2.5 million students facing disruption. Watch this video to know more.

Over 70,000 university staff go on strike over pay and pensions in UK