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North Sea oil operators cut offshore staffing as severe weather disrupts supplies, with UK workers prioritised for safety.

Asda confirms 53,000 UK workers were underpaid holiday and sickness pay after payroll errors. Full refunds with 12% interest promised.

Sainsbury’s confirms a 5% above-inflation pay rise, lifting hourly pay to £13.23 from March 2026 with added staff benefits.

Norovirus cases rise again across the UK, impacting workers and families. Latest UKHSA data, symptoms, hygiene advice and what UK workers need to know.

Amazon plans 16,000 global job cuts, with some UK roles affected. What the latest redundancies mean for UK workers and jobs.

Free AI training for UK workers. Newly benchmarked short courses are now available online through the government’s AI Skills Hub,

UK tool theft costs tradespeople £56m a year, with one theft every 21 minutes. New data reveals rising van crime and organised targeting.

Cumbria construction firm fined £60,000 after worker falls through unprotected stairwell opening, highlighting failures in working at height safety.

NHS healthcare assistants across County Durham and Darlington are set to receive up to £5,500 in back pay following approval of a delayed settlement.