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October 22, 2025
Night shift pay, hours, and what UK workers should know

Clocks go back 2025: Night shift pay, hours, and what UK workers should know

When the clocks go back on 26 October 2025, night shift workers could face an extra hour. Learn how this affects pay, contracts, and working hours in the UK.
October 21, 2025
Pizza Hut to be sliced up as 68 UK stores enter administration 1,200 jobs at risk

Pizza Hut to be sliced up as 68 UK stores enter administration: 1,200 jobs at risk

Pizza Hut to shut 68 restaurants and 11 delivery sites across the UK after DC London Pie enters administration, putting 1,210 jobs at risk.
October 20, 2025
500 UK firms fined for underpaying workers Now named and shamed

500 UK firms fined for underpaying workers: Now named and shamed

Nearly 500 UK companies fined £10.2 million for underpaying staff. Around 42,000 workers have been repaid as Government cracks down on wage abuse.
October 16, 2025
Royal Mail fined £21 million Targets missed as millions of letters delayed

Royal Mail fined £21 million: Targets missed as millions of letters delayed

Royal Mail fined £21 million: Targets missed as millions of letters delayed. In a significant regulatory move, Royal Mail has been fined £21 million by Ofcom for failing
October 15, 2025
Worker miraculously survives horror fall through fragile roof after being impaled

Worker miraculously survives horror fall through fragile roof after being impaled

Two Yorkshire firms fined £95,000 after a worker fell through a fragile roof in Keighley, suffering impalement injuries. HSE issues strong safety warning.
October 14, 2025
UK workers facing tough times ahead as unemployment rises and jobs fall

UK workers facing tough times ahead as unemployment rises and jobs fall

UK workers face rising unemployment and slowing wage growth. Find out what this means for your job, income, and the wider economy in 2025.
October 13, 2025
UK workers hit by winter coughs

UK workers hit by winter coughs: How to tell if it’s COVID, flu, or a common cold

UK workers face a wave of winter coughs and seasonal illness. Learn how to tell if it’s COVID, flu, or a cold, and what the latest NHS and UKHSA advice means for you.
October 9, 2025
Government backs Great British pubs after The Workers Union campaign

Government backs Great British pubs after The Workers Union campaign

Ministers act after The Workers Union campaign, pledging to cut red tape and boost the Great British pub with vital licensing reforms.
October 8, 2025
Farm worker regains independence with Hero PRO

NHS pioneers world-first bionic arm: Farm worker regains independence with Hero PRO

NHS pioneers world-first bionic arm: Farm worker regains independence with Hero PRO. A Cumbrian farmer becomes the first NHS patient to receive
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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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