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January 20, 2026
Retail crisis deepens as closures accelerate across UK high streets

Retail crisis deepens as closures accelerate across UK high streets

UK high street closures are accelerating as the retail crisis deepens. See what it means for jobs, businesses, and workers in 2026.
January 19, 2026
Windsor restaurant faces licence loss after £135,000 illegal working penalty

Windsor restaurant faces licence loss after £135,000 illegal working penalty

Windsor restaurant Plate at No. 6 faces losing its licence after a £135,000 penalty for employing illegal workers. Key details for UK workers.
January 16, 2026
£60m UK construction firm Caldwell on brink as staff and subcontractor payments missed

£60m UK construction firm Caldwell on brink as staff and subcontractor payments missed

A £58m UK construction firm moves toward administration amid unpaid wage concerns, raising urgent questions for workers and subcontractors across the Midlands and North West.
January 15, 2026
UK job insecurity fuels surge in redundancy insurance and worker support

UK job insecurity fuels surge in redundancy insurance and worker support

UK workers are turning to redundancy insurance and The Workers Union as unemployment rises, with job security fears driving record demand for protection.
January 14, 2026
Aldi pay boost for 2026 sets new benchmark for UK workers

Aldi pay boost for 2026 sets new benchmark for UK workers

Aldi’s 2026 pay boost sets a new UK wage benchmark. See updated hourly rates and what higher supermarket pay means for workers.
January 12, 2026
Seven-foot trolley accident leads to £46,000 payout for retail worker

Seven-foot trolley accident leads to £46,000 payout for retail worker

Retail worker secures £46,000 after seven-foot trolley accident. Read what UK workers need to know about workplace safety and accountability.
January 12, 2026
Lidl accelerates store expansion as supermarket rivalry intensifies

Lidl accelerates store expansion as supermarket rivalry intensifies

Lidl plans over 50 new UK stores as supermarket competition intensifies. See what the expansion means for jobs and retail workers.
January 12, 2026
Minimum wage rise for millions - But what is the average salary in 2026

Minimum wage rise for millions: But what is the average salary in 2026?

The average wage rise for 2026: what can workers expect? While the minimum wage increase is fixed, the average wage rise across the economy
January 9, 2026
U-turn on our pubs - See what happens next

U-turn on our pubs: see what happens next

UK pubs win a government business rates U-turn after sustained campaign highlighting closures and economic impact, reinforcing The Workers Union’s commitment to hospitality workers and local communities.
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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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