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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.
January 12, 2026
Minimum wage rise for millions - But what is the average salary in 2026

Minimum wage rise for millions: But what is the average salary in 2026?

Millions of UK workers will see a minimum wage rise to £12.71 an hour in April. Here’s what it means for average pay in 2026.
January 9, 2026
U-turn on our pubs - See what happens next

U-turn on our pubs: see what happens next

UK pubs win a government business rates U-turn after sustained campaign highlighting closures and economic impact, reinforcing The Workers Union’s commitment to hospitality workers and local communities.
January 9, 2026
Income protection insurance a financial safety net every UK worker should understand

Income protection insurance: a financial safety net every UK worker should understand

Income protection insurance explained for UK workers. Learn the benefits, costs, rules, and when to use it to protect your income if illness stops you working.
January 8, 2026
UK workers drive the change as personal cars replace traditional company schemes

UK workers drive the change as personal cars replace traditional company schemes

UK workers increasingly use their own cars for work as company car schemes lag behind hybrid working and modern business travel needs.
January 7, 2026
UK’s Top 10 most dangerous jobs revealed

UK’s Top 10 most dangerous jobs revealed: With highest risk and fatal injury statistics

Explore the top ten most dangerous jobs in the UK workplace with latest Health and Safety Executive statistics, risks faced by workers, and what it means for UK employees.
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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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