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Government urged to overhaul UK workplace sickness management as ill health hits record levels. The Workers Union calls for better support for workers and employers.

A heroic LNER rail worker remains in critical condition after confronting a knife attacker on a Doncaster to London train, saving passengers’ lives.

UK workplace injuries and illness surge amid economic pressures. The Workers Union warns of rising deaths, mental health crises and declining safety standards.

A Wetherspoons worker has been awarded £25,000 after a tribunal found the pub chain failed to make reasonable adjustments for his autism following a misunderstanding over staff discount use.

NHS staff at Walsall Manor and Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital protest against new parking fees. Workers Union calls for urgent talks to protect hard-pressed workers.

Amazon plans to cut 30,000 corporate jobs globally, impacting UK workers as AI reshapes roles and cost-cutting measures take hold.

Tesco rolls out body-worn cameras to 5,000 UK delivery drivers to tackle rising abuse and improve worker safety. Learn how this initiative protects UK workers.

Nearly 500,000 UK workers are set for a pay rise as the real living wage increases to £13.45 (£14.80 in London). Find out how The Workers Union supports fair pay.

When the clocks go back on 26 October 2025, night shift workers could face an extra hour. Learn how this affects pay, contracts, and working hours in the UK.