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July 3, 2025
Four-day week revolution - No turning back as UK firms embrace flexible future

Four-day week revolution: No turning back as UK firms embrace flexible future

Over 230 UK firms now offer a four-day week with no loss of pay as flexible work rights evolve. Experts say: “There’s no turning back.”
July 2, 2025
Royal Mail postal workers face rise in dog attacks despite safety warnings

Royal Mail postal workers face rise in dog attacks despite safety warnings

Royal Mail data reveals a rise in dog attacks on postal workers, with nearly 2,200 incidents last year. The Workers Union highlights growing safety concerns.
July 1, 2025
Care and community sectors in retention crisis

Care and community sectors in retention crisis: Employers urged to act now

Care and community sectors in retention crisis: Employers urged to act now. National conversation about the value of care workers and community workers, a pressing issue
July 1, 2025
Tesco to implement second pay rise in 2025, lifting hourly rate up to £14.36

Tesco to implement second pay rise in 2025, lifting hourly rate up to £14.36

Tesco announces a second 2025 pay rise to £12.64/hr and boosts London rates to £14.36/hr, part of a £180m staff investment with expanded benefits.
July 1, 2025
Over 600 jobs at risk after State Oil enters administration

UK oil refinery collapse: Over 600 jobs at risk after State Oil enters administration

UK oil refinery collapse: Over 600 jobs at risk after State Oil enters administration. State Oil, the owner of the Lindsey oil refinery in North Lincolnshire via its subsidiary Prax Group, officially appointed administrators on Monday.
June 30, 2025
Healthcare Workers in High Demand

UK Job Market 2025: Healthcare Workers in High Demand

Healthcare support workers top UK job demand in June 2025 as salaries rise and private sector activity picks up, according to new Adzuna research.
June 27, 2025
Government launches assistive AI pilot to support SEND pupils and teachers

Tech breakthrough in classrooms: Government launches assistive AI pilot to support SEND pupils and teachers

Government launches £1.7m assistive tech pilot in 4,000 schools to support SEND pupils and free up teachers’ time with lending libraries.
June 26, 2025
Mass job cuts loom as National Insurance hike bites

Mass job cuts loom as National Insurance hike bites

One-third of UK firms are cutting staff following the National Insurance rise, as redundancy levels hit a decade high. Experts warn of deepening economic strain.
June 24, 2025
Amazon to invest £40bn in UK, creating thousands of new jobs for UK workers

Amazon to invest £40bn in UK, creating thousands of new jobs for UK workers

Amazon to invest £40bn in UK, creating thousands of new jobs for UK workers. Amazon has announced to invest £40 billion over the next three years, significantly expanding its footprint
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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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