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.
January 29, 2026
Amazon to cut 16,000 jobs globally as streamlining continues

Amazon to cut 16,000 jobs globally as streamlining continues

Amazon plans 16,000 global job cuts, with some UK roles affected. What the latest redundancies mean for UK workers and jobs.
January 28, 2026
Free AI skills for every UK worker - 10 million set to benefit by 2030

Free AI skills for every UK worker: 10 million set to benefit by 2030

Free AI training for UK workers. Newly benchmarked short courses are now available online through the government’s AI Skills Hub,
January 26, 2026
One tool theft every 21 minutes as UK trades workers face rising van crime

One tool theft every 21 minutes as UK trades workers face rising van crime

UK tool theft costs tradespeople £56m a year, with one theft every 21 minutes. New data reveals rising van crime and organised targeting.
January 23, 2026
£60,000 fine as Cumbria construction site safety failures leave worker seriously injured

£60,000 fine as Cumbria construction site safety failures leave worker seriously injured

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