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April 30, 2025
UK workers face sweltering heatwave this week

UK workers face sweltering heatwave this week: What are your rights?

UK workers face rising health risks as temperatures climb to 29°C this week. Know your rights and employer responsibilities during heatwaves.
April 29, 2025
Millions of NHS workers and teachers await final decisions on pay rises

Public sector pay rise update: Millions of NHS workers and teachers await decision

Millions of NHS workers and teachers await final decisions on pay rises as government warns of funding limits. Read the latest public sector pay update here.
April 28, 2025
Rising wages, job vacancies and foreign interest signal hope amid uncertainty

UK economy warms up: Rising wages, job vacancies and foreign interest signal hope amid uncertainty

UK economy warms up: Rising wages, job vacancies and foreign interest signal hope amid uncertainty. Good news for businesses in sectors such as hospitality and tourism, and this latest spell
April 25, 2025
Britain risks missing £200bn AI opportunity as Google issues urgent ‘call to arms’

Britain risks missing £200bn AI opportunity as Google issues urgent ‘call to arms’

Google warns Britain could lose £200bn in economic growth due to slow AI adoption. Two-thirds of UK workers have never used generative AI tools.
April 23, 2025
Government intervention halts British Steel redundancies as Scunthorpe

Government intervention halts British Steel redundancies as Scunthorpe plant secures future

Government intervention halts British Steel redundancies as Scunthorpe plant secures future. Britain’s industrial heartlands, the proposed 2,700 redundancies
April 22, 2025
Six UK firms now offer 52 weeks paternity leave for dads

Leading employers break the mould: Six UK firms now offer 52 weeks paternity leave for dads

Leading employers break the mould: Six UK firms now offer 52 weeks paternity leave for dads. For most new fathers in the UK, paternity leave remains limited and poorly compensated.
April 4, 2025
Luton Airport expansion set to boost jobs and economic growth

Luton Airport expansion set to boost jobs and economic growth despite environmental concerns

Luton Airport expansion set to boost jobs and economic growth despite environmental concerns. In a decision that marks a significant shift in national infrastructure priorities
April 4, 2025
UK car workers face crisis as new US tariffs threaten jobs and exports

UK car workers face crisis as new US tariffs threaten jobs and exports

April 2, 2025
Human remains found in Hartlepool

Shock discovery for Workers at UK recycling site: Human remains found in Hartlepool

Shock discovery for Workers at UK recycling site: Human remains found in Hartlepool. Human remains were uncovered at the Biffa Waste Management site on the Tofts Farm Industrial Estate in Hartlepool on the morning of Sunday, March 30th, prompting an urgent police investigation.
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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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