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July 17, 2025
Britain’s jobless rate hits three-year high as wage growth slows and vacancies drop

Britain’s jobless rate hits three-year high as wage growth slows and vacancies drop

UK unemployment has hit 4.7%, the highest since June 2021, as wage growth slows and job vacancies fall. Read the latest data from the ONS.
July 15, 2025
Bin boss quits Birmingham for Australia as city’s waste crisis deepens

Bin boss quits Birmingham for Australia as city’s waste crisis deepens

Birmingham’s bin boss quits for Australia amid mounting waste crisis and ongoing strike action by refuse workers over jobs, pay, and working conditions.
July 14, 2025
Appreciating the essential role of water utility workers in 2025

Safeguarding the flow: Appreciating the essential role of water utility workers in 2025

Celebrating the vital role of water utility workers in 2025 as they protect the UK’s water supply, manage flood risks, and support major infrastructure investment.
July 11, 2025
Asda redundancy plans revealed in major store shake-up

Asda redundancy plans revealed in major store shake-up

Asda redundancy plans revealed in major store shake-up. Supermarket giant Asda is reportedly preparing for further redundancies, signalling renewed uncertainty for UK workers
July 9, 2025
Majority of UK workers back longer shifts in exchange for more days off

Majority of UK workers back longer shifts in exchange for more days off, data reveals

Majority of UK workers back longer shifts in exchange for more days off. Workers Union has revealed a dramatic shift in attitudes towards the structure of the working week,
July 8, 2025
UK transport boost to cut commutes and unlock thousands of jobs

UK transport boost to cut commutes and unlock thousands of jobs

UK transport boost to cut commutes and unlock thousands of jobs. Major announcement made on 8 July 2025, the government confirmed over 50 strategic road and rail projects would receive the funding.
July 7, 2025
Commuting costs for UK workers - Why getting to work is costing more in 2025

Commuting costs for UK workers: Why getting to work is costing more in 2025

Commuting costs for UK workers: Why getting to work is costing more in 2025. In an age of rising fuel prices, inflated travel fares, and increasing pressure on household budgets, one cost is often overlooked in workplace
July 4, 2025
Worker loses leg after forklift accident at Jaguar Land Rover

Worker loses leg after forklift accident at Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover faces scrutiny after a forklift accident at its Solihull site left a worker with life-changing injuries. Court hears of safety failings.
July 3, 2025
Four-day week revolution - No turning back as UK firms embrace flexible future

Four-day week revolution: No turning back as UK firms embrace flexible future

Over 230 UK firms now offer a four-day week with no loss of pay as flexible work rights evolve. Experts say: “There’s no turning back.”
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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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