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July 21, 2026
Industrial worker cleaning in processing plant

Food manufacturer fined £120,000 over hazardous dust exposure

Food manufacturer fined £120,000 over hazardous dust exposure. A significant workplace safety prosecution was announced on 20 July 2026 after employees at a Buckingham
July 20, 2026
Unlocking North Sea Energy for Britain

Is Britain finally ready to unlock North Sea energy? The Workers Union knows

Donald Trump has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to unlock Britain's North Sea oil and gas reserves. The Workers Union first raised this debate more than a year ago. Could domestic energy transform UK jobs, lower bills and strengthen energy security?
July 20, 2026
Newly qualified nurses face NHS employment bottleneck

Newly qualified nurses face NHS employment bottleneck

Newly qualified nurses face NHS employment bottleneck. A significant workforce development reported yesterday on the19 July 2026 indicates
July 17, 2026
British Steel at sunrise with flag

Major UK workers development: British Steel taken into public ownership

British Steel into public ownership, safeguarding approximately 2,700 direct jobs at the Scunthorpe steelworks and supporting thousands more
July 16, 2026
Shifting time across day and night

Could permanent daylight saving time change working life in the UK?

Could permanent daylight saving time change working life in the UK? The United States has taken a significant step towards ending its twice-yearly clock changes
July 15, 2026
New and improved jobs page UK

Find your next opportunity: The Workers Union launches a fast and live enhanced UK jobs service

Find your next job opportunity: Workers Union launches a fast and live enhanced UK jobs service. Jobs service for workers across every major sector and region
July 15, 2026
UK labour market recovery update

UK jobs market shows signs of recovery as temporary hiring surges across Britain

UK jobs market shows signs of recovery as temporary hiring surges across BritainThe UK's jobs market is showing the first signs of ...
July 14, 2026
Government launches £3.5 billion employment support drive with new innovation fund for disabled workers

Government launches £3.5 billion employment support drive with new innovation fund for disabled workers

Government launches £3.5 billion employment support drive with new innovation fund for disabled workers. New Pathways to Work Innovation Fund
July 13, 2026
£28.5 Billion a Year Cost to UK Economy for Workplace Disciplinary Investigations

£28.5 Billion a Year Cost to UK Economy for Workplace Disciplinary Investigations

Poorly managed workplace disciplinary investigations are costing the UK economy £28.5 billion annually. The Workers Union examines what this means for UK workers and why fair workplace procedures matter more than ever.
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