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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.
May 8, 2025
NHS worker wins nearly £30,000 after being compared to Darth Vader during team quiz

NHS worker wins nearly £30,000 after being compared to Darth Vader during team quiz

NHS employee wins £28,989 in compensation after being compared to Darth Vader in a team quiz, with tribunal ruling the comment 'insulting'.
May 8, 2025
What is the average UK salary in 2025

UK Average Wage in 2025: A Comprehensive Overview by The Workers Union

UK Average Wage in 2025. As of early 2025, the average weekly earnings (AWE) for full-time employees in the UK stand at £711. In annual terms, this translates to an average salary of approximately £37,000
May 8, 2025
UK workforce hailed by King Charles as £4.5bn Thames super sewer nears completion

UK workforce hailed by King Charles as £4.5bn Thames super sewer nears completion

King Charles visits the £4.5bn Thames Tideway Tunnel and praises its engineering while joking about a “humongous horror” of rain. The project will cut sewage pollution in the River Thames by 95%.
May 7, 2025
Government lowers train driver age to 18 in bid to tackle staffing crisis

Government lowers train driver age to 18 in bid to tackle staffing crisis

Government lowers train driver age to 18 in bid to tackle staffing crisis. DfT has confirmed a bold new policy change that will lower the minimum age to become a train driver from 20 to 18,
May 7, 2025
East Riding Sacks Ltd fined £533,000 after tragic death of worker

East Riding Sacks Ltd fined £533,000 after tragic death of worker

East Riding Sacks Ltd fined £533,000 after tragic death of worker. A tragic workplace accident has led to a substantial penalty for a UK-based packaging manufacturer, after serious safety failings resulted in the death of a worker.
May 7, 2025
Millions of workers to see pay boost in May’s pay packet

Millions of workers to see pay boost in May’s pay packet: Make sure you get yours

Millions of workers to see pay boost in May’s pay packet. April’s statutory wage increase in their May payslips, marking a significant rise in take-home pay for low-paid employees across the country.
May 6, 2025
Migrants filling crucial job roles as UK workers won’t do them

Migrants filling crucial job roles as UK workers won’t do them: New data reveals

Migrants filling crucial job roles as UK workers won’t do them. Roles in care and healthcare, accountancy, and tech are increasingly reliant on migrant labour
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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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