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November 26, 2025
Minimum Wage Rise to £12.71 in 2026 as Budget Lands Today for UK Workers

Minimum Wage Rise to £12.71 in 2026 as Budget Lands Today for UK Workers

A national minimum wage rise to £12.71 from April 2026 brings a 4.1% boost for 2.4m UK workers, offering £900 more a year for many, but raising serious hiring and growth concerns for UK businesses
November 25, 2025
Heathrow expansion moves forward as ministers approve £49bn plan

Heathrow expansion moves forward as ministers approve £49bn plan

Government approves Heathrow’s £49bn third runway plan, promising jobs, growth and improved connectivity for UK workers while raising concerns over cost and environmental impact.
November 24, 2025
HSE £80,000 prosecution after catastrophic fall from height HGV loading accident

HSE £80,000 prosecution after catastrophic fall from height HGV loading accident

Manufacturing firm fined £80,000 after a lorry driver suffers life-changing injuries in a fall from height during loading in County Durham. A detailed report for UK workers.
November 21, 2025
Major UK holiday park operator enters administration, raising concerns for workers, owners

Holiday park turmoil: Major operator’s collapse leaves owners and workers facing uncertainty

Major UK holiday park operator enters administration, raising concerns for workers, owners and local economies across eleven affected sites.
November 19, 2025
Resident doctors strike sees low turnout as NHS praises ‘heroic’ staff response

Resident doctors strike sees low turnout as NHS praises ‘heroic’ staff response

Resident doctors return to work after low-turnout strike as NHS leaders praise staff efforts and call for continued focus on service delivery.
November 18, 2025
E bike hit-and-run leaves exhausted shift worker with severe concussion

E bike hit-and-run leaves exhausted shift worker with severe concussion

Shift worker left with severe concussion after an electric bike hit-and-run in Newport. A detailed report on safety concerns for UK workers returning home after long shifts.
November 17, 2025
Staffordshire firm fined after worker suffers severe injuries in height-related fall

Staffordshire firm fined after worker suffers severe injuries in height-related fall

A Staffordshire firm is fined after a worker suffers severe injuries in a fall. Key details on safety failures and UK workers’ rights.
November 14, 2025
JLR Jaguar Landover’s new CEO Balaji inherits a year of crisis

JLR Jaguar Landover’s new CEO Balaji inherits a year of crisis

JLR faces a defining year as new CEO P.B. Balaji takes charge amid cyberattacks, delays and major EV challenges, with UK workers’ futures on the line.
November 13, 2025
Worker suffers catastrophic life-changing injuries as engineering firm hit with major fine

Worker suffers catastrophic life-changing injuries as engineering firm hit with major fine

UK engineering firm fined after a major safety failure at Mossmorran left a worker seriously injured. A detailed report for UK workers on safety, accountability and essential lessons.
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Disclaimer: To enhance the accuracy and breadth of our coverage, The Workers Union News Service may utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) to augment news and images. While every effort is made to ensure the reliability of the information, please note that the AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be relied on or replace professional advice.

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