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June 19, 2025
UK businesses sleepwalking into demographic time bomb as older workforce

UK businesses sleepwalking into demographic time bomb as older workforce surge looms

UK businesses sleepwalking into demographic time bomb as older workforce surge looms. Number of workers aged 50 and over is set to surpass half of the total workforce by 2030.
June 18, 2025
Birmingham’s bin strike 100 days of filth and frustration

Birmingham’s bin strike: 100 days of filth and frustration

100 days of missed bin collections leave Birmingham streets reeking, as inner-city residents endure filth, flies, and growing public health concerns.
June 17, 2025
UK workers poised to quit jobs due to illness and mental health crisis

Over one million UK workers poised to quit jobs due to illness and mental health crisis, new study reveals

Over one million UK workers may quit due to illness and poor mental health, a new study warns, raising urgent concerns for the nation's economy and wellbeing.
June 16, 2025
Tribunal claims surge as UK workforce seeks stronger protections

Tribunal claims surge as UK workforce seeks stronger protections

Employment tribunal claims in the UK surged 32% to 45,000 as legal protections for UK workers expand, raising pressures on employers and the justice system.
June 13, 2025
UK Retail crime bill welcomed as frontline delivery and transport staff face increasing safety risks

UK Retail crime bill welcomed as frontline delivery and transport staff face increasing safety risks

Retail crime protections are expanding under the Crime and Policing Bill, as delivery drivers and rail staff call for similar safeguards amid rising incidents.
June 12, 2025
UK Business loses alcohol licence over illegal worker employment

UK Business loses alcohol licence over illegal worker employment

A Bournemouth shop loses its alcohol licence after employing a man with no right to work in the UK. Council and police cite serious breaches.
June 11, 2025
Tribunal rules £17000 in favour of autistic worker

Are you a ‘weirdo’? Tribunal rules £17000 in favour of autistic worker

An autistic children's centre worker has won £17,000 after a tribunal ruled his dignity was violated by inappropriate remarks from a senior colleague.
June 10, 2025
UK jobs crisis deepens - Hiring stalls as vacancies fall and unemployment climbs

UK jobs crisis deepens: Hiring stalls as vacancies fall and unemployment climbs

UK job vacancies fall by 63,000 amid rising unemployment, as companies scale back hiring plans due to economic pressures and cost increases.
June 9, 2025
London Tech Week 2025 unlocks opportunities for UK workers

Tech spotlight: London Tech Week 2025 unlocks opportunities for UK workers

London Tech Week 2025 offers an unrivalled opportunity for workers, start-ups, investors, and innovators to connect, collaborate, and discover emerging industry trends.
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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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