February 13, 2026
UK worker in serious lathe accident Firm fined after worker loses finger

UK worker in serious lathe accident: Firm fined after worker loses finger

Manchester firm fined after lathe accident leaves worker unable to return to trade. What UK manufacturing workers need to know.
February 12, 2026
UK construction workers hit as output falls 2.1% in Q4 2025

UK construction workers hit as output falls 2.1% in Q4 2025: ONS

UK construction output fell 2.1% in Q4 2025 as housebuilding slowed. What the latest ONS data means for UK workers and builders.
February 11, 2026
UK £38bn school rebuild plan and a new digital era for classrooms and teachers

UK £38bn school rebuild plan and a new digital era for classrooms and teachers

Meta description: £38bn school rebuild plan promises modern classrooms, SEND inclusion and digital support for UK teachers and staff.
February 10, 2026
Train drivers from 18 years old gains traction during National Apprenticeship Week

Train drivers from 18 years old gains traction during National Apprenticeship Week

Train driver age lowered to 18 as rail staffing concerns grow, with new opportunities highlighted during National Apprenticeship Week.
February 9, 2026
Forestry apprenticeships open up as national apprenticeship week 2026 begins

Forestry apprenticeships open up as national apprenticeship week 2026 begins

New Forestry Commission apprenticeships open for National Apprenticeship Week 2026, supporting UK workers into skilled forestry careers.
February 4, 2026
North Sea oil rig workers cut as weather disrupts vital supply lines

North Sea oil rig workers cut as weather disrupts vital supply lines

North Sea oil operators cut offshore staffing as severe weather disrupts supplies, with UK workers prioritised for safety.
February 3, 2026
A major supermarket admitted to underpaying over 50,000+ workers

A major supermarket admitted to underpaying over 50,000+ workers

Asda confirms 53,000 UK workers were underpaid holiday and sickness pay after payroll errors. Full refunds with 12% interest promised.
February 2, 2026
Sainsbury’s thrust UK store pay up to £14.54 an hour

Sainsbury’s thrust UK store pay up to £14.54 an hour in major supermarket move

Sainsbury’s confirms a 5% above-inflation pay rise, lifting hourly pay to £13.23 from March 2026 with added staff benefits.
January 30, 2026
Norovirus cases rise again as illness impacts UK workers and families

Norovirus cases rise again as illness impacts UK workers and families

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