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June 1, 2026
Forklift in action at wet dock

Forklift truck injury leaves Aberdeen worker with life-changing injuries as shipping company fined £146,000

Aberdeen shipping company fined £146,700 after a worker suffered life-changing injuries in a forklift truck incident. Lessons for workplace safety across the UK.
May 29, 2026
Stansted Airport workers' pay rise announcement

Stansted Airport workers secure 2026 pay rise as pressure grows on aviation sector to retain skilled staff

Stansted Airport workers secure 2026 pay rise as aviation staff continue keeping Britain moving through growing travel demand and operational pressures.
May 28, 2026
Nestlé UK pay rise 2026

Nestlé UK pay rise 2026: What workers are getting, new jobs and employee perks

Nestlé UK pay rise 2026 explained for UK workers including salaries, employee perks, workplace benefits, vacancies and career opportunities.
May 28, 2026
Morrisons pay rise 2026 and employee support

Morrisons pay rise 2026: What workers are getting and how the supermarket is supporting staff

Morrisons workers are set for a 2026 pay rise as the supermarket invests in wages, wellbeing and support for UK retail staff.
May 28, 2026
Manual handling injuries rise in the UK workplace as pressure grows on workers

Manual handling injuries rise in the UK workplace as pressure grows on workers

Manual handling injuries rise in the UK workplace as pressure grows on workers. Manual handling injuries are continuing to affect hundreds of thousands of UK workers
May 27, 2026
Why are millions of UK workers no longer willing to risk changing jobs

Why are millions of UK workers no longer willing to risk changing jobs

British workers are increasingly staying in jobs due to fears over redundancies, rising bills and economic uncertainty across the UK labour market.
May 26, 2026
NHS staff injuries_ the hidden cost

NHS staff injuries cost Merseyside hospitals £4.6 million as pressure mounts on frontline workers

NHS staff injuries cost Merseyside hospitals £4.6 million as pressure mounts on frontline workers. Injured healthcare workers have received more than £4.6 million
May 22, 2026
Sick notes scrapped by GPs in NHS trial to keep more UK workers in jobs

Sick notes scrapped by GPs in NHS trial to keep more UK workers in jobs

GPs in parts of England will stop issuing sick notes under a major NHS trial aimed at helping more UK workers remain in employment.
May 21, 2026
Sunburned workers at construction site

Britain’s heat at work debate returns as ministers consider stronger protections for UK workers

Britain’s heat at work debate returns as ministers consider stronger protections for UK workers. Protections for UK workers during rising temperatures
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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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