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August 18, 2025
Supporting The Great British pub

Supporting The Great British pub: reversing the decline of our local community hubs

Supporting The Great British pub: reversing the decline of our local community hubs. Over the past two decades, the UK has witnessed a dramatic fall in the number of traditional pubs.
August 15, 2025
UK workers may soon win right to stop work in dangerous heat

UK workers may soon win right to stop work in dangerous heat, After years of calls

UK workers may soon win right to stop work in dangerous heat, After years of calls. At present, UK law sets a minimum workplace temperature of 16°C — or 13°C for strenuous work — but no maximum limit
August 14, 2025
Milk crisis looms as worker shortage threatens UK supply

Milk crisis looms as worker shortage threatens UK supply

UK milk supply at risk as Arla warns of severe labour shortages in farming, threatening dairy production, prices, and supermarket availability.
August 13, 2025
Youth Training College named North West lead in £100m construction skills drive

Youth Training College named North West lead in £100m construction skills drive

Youth Training College named North West lead in £100m construction skills drive. The scheme, part of a national strategy to train over 40,000 trades people, future builders, electricians, carpenters, bricklayers, and plumbers
August 12, 2025
UK jobs market cools - Wage growth slows, vacancies drop to 37-month low

UK jobs market cools: Wage growth slows, vacancies drop to 37-month low

UK jobs market slows as wage growth dips, vacancies fall, and payrolls shrink, ONS reports, with retail and hospitality hit hardest.
August 11, 2025
Long term sickness drives sharp rise in over-50s out of work and claiming benefits

Long term sickness drives sharp rise in over-50s out of work and claiming benefits

Record 1.99m over-50s claim benefits as long-term sickness rises. Calls grow to reform fit note system and help older workers stay in jobs.
August 8, 2025
UK construction workforce faces sharpest slowdown in five years amid housebuilding slump

UK construction workforce faces sharpest slowdown in five years amid housebuilding slump

UK construction workforce faces sharpest slowdown in five years amid housebuilding slump. Britain’s construction workforce is facing renewed pressure
August 7, 2025
UK workers set for £1,152 annual pay rise in 2026

UK workers set for £1,152 annual pay rise in 2026

Millions of UK workers could earn more as the National Living Wage may rise to £12.86 by April 2026, following new Low Pay Commission proposals.
August 6, 2025
UK businesses push workers back to the office

UK businesses push workers back to the office

UK firms push for full-time office returns as flexible working divides opinion. BCC survey shows rising demand for on-site work across key industries.
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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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