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May 23, 2025
4% pay rise for key public sector workers in England and Wales

Government confirms 4% pay rise for key public sector workers in England and Wales

UK Government confirms 4% pay rise for doctors, teachers, and prison officers in England and Wales, exceeding budget forecasts to support key workers.
May 22, 2025
UK workers push back against full-time office mandates as resistance hardens

UK workers push back against full-time office mandates as resistance hardens

UK workers resist full-time office mandates; 42% would comply, down from 54% in 2022. Discover how flexibility impacts retention and workplace equality.
May 21, 2025
UK Employment Rights Bill set to reshape workforce

UK Employment Rights Bill set to reshape workforce: What it means for workers and businesses

Explore how the new Employment Rights Bill will reshape job security, pay transparency, and flexible working for UK workers and businesses.
May 20, 2025
Demolition workers begin careful dismantling of Avenham flats in major regeneration push

Towering transition: Demolition workers begin careful dismantling of Avenham flats in major regeneration push

Demolition workers begin careful dismantling of Avenham flats in major regeneration push. Highly skilled demolition UK workers
May 19, 2025
UK Care workers face pay crisis

UK Care workers face pay crisis: £2,000 hike needed to stem staffing shortage

£2000 hike needed to stem staffing shortage UK Care workers. Fabian Society urges the Government to allocate £1.5 billion to provide a £2000 pay rise for over 500,000 care workers
May 15, 2025
How mineral dust exposure is putting respiratory health at risk

Farming’s unseen threat: How mineral dust exposure is putting respiratory health at risk

Farming’s unseen threat: How mineral dust exposure is putting respiratory health at risk. Agricultural farm workers across the UK and beyond may face more than just the physical demands of farming
May 14, 2025
Takeaway faces closure after illegal workers and TB scare uncovered

Takeaway faces closure after illegal workers and TB scare uncovered

Takeaway faces closure after illegal workers and TB scare uncovered. The raid, conducted in February at Chicken n Beer in Stanfield Road, Winton, Bournemouth, identified a female worker
May 13, 2025
UK workforce faces growing uncertainty as pay growth slows and unemployment rises

UK workforce faces growing uncertainty as pay growth slows and unemployment rises

UK wage growth slows to 5.6% while unemployment rises to 4.5%, as ONS reports ongoing decline in vacancies and youth unemployment at 12.8%.
May 12, 2025
UK government halts overseas care worker recruitment in sweeping immigration reform

UK government halts overseas care worker recruitment in sweeping immigration reform

UK ends overseas care worker recruitment as new immigration rules aim to reduce net migration and support domestic staffing in the care sector.
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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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