January 22, 2026
NHS hospital workers to receive up to £5,500 in back pay

NHS hospital workers to receive up to £5,500 in back pay after long-running pay dispute

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.
January 20, 2026
Wage growth slows while job losses rise, shaping 2026 outlook for UK workers

Wage growth slows while job losses rise, shaping 2026 outlook for UK workers

UK wage growth slows as private sector pay cools and job losses rise. What the latest ONS data means for UK workers, jobs, and interest rates.
January 20, 2026
Retail crisis deepens as closures accelerate across UK high streets

Retail crisis deepens as closures accelerate across UK high streets

Retail turmoil escalates in 2026 as major UK brands close stores nationwide, placing thousands of workers at risk amid rising costs and shifting consumer trends.
January 19, 2026
Windsor restaurant faces licence loss after £135,000 illegal working penalty

Windsor restaurant faces licence loss after £135,000 illegal working penalty

Windsor restaurant Plate at No. 6 faces losing its licence after a £135,000 penalty for employing illegal workers. Key details for UK workers.
January 16, 2026
£60m UK construction firm Caldwell on brink as staff and subcontractor payments missed

£60m UK construction firm Caldwell on brink as staff and subcontractor payments missed

A £58m UK construction firm moves toward administration amid unpaid wage concerns, raising urgent questions for workers and subcontractors across the Midlands and North West.
January 15, 2026
UK job insecurity fuels surge in redundancy insurance and worker support

UK job insecurity fuels surge in redundancy insurance and worker support

UK workers are turning to redundancy insurance and The Workers Union as unemployment rises, with job security fears driving record demand for protection.
January 14, 2026
Aldi pay boost for 2026 sets new benchmark for UK workers

Aldi pay boost for 2026 sets new benchmark for UK workers

Aldi announces a £36m pay and benefits boost for UK workers, raising hourly rates to £14.30 and expanding maternity pay from March.
January 12, 2026
Seven-foot trolley accident leads to £46,000 payout for retail worker

Seven-foot trolley accident leads to £46,000 payout for retail worker

Retail worker secures £46,000 after seven-foot trolley accident. Read what UK workers need to know about workplace safety and accountability.
January 12, 2026
Lidl accelerates store expansion as supermarket rivalry intensifies

Lidl accelerates store expansion as supermarket rivalry intensifies

Lidl accelerates store expansion as supermarket rivalry intensifies. Lidl UK pressing ahead with an ambitious programme of new store openings across the UK.
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