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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.

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.”

Royal Mail data reveals a rise in dog attacks on postal workers, with nearly 2,200 incidents last year. The Workers Union highlights growing safety concerns.

Care and community sectors in retention crisis: Employers urged to act now. National conversation about the value of care workers and community workers, a pressing issue

Tesco announces a second 2025 pay rise to £12.64/hr and boosts London rates to £14.36/hr, part of a £180m staff investment with expanded benefits.

UK oil refinery collapse: Over 600 jobs at risk after State Oil enters administration. State Oil, the owner of the Lindsey oil refinery in North Lincolnshire via its subsidiary Prax Group, officially appointed administrators on Monday.

Healthcare support workers top UK job demand in June 2025 as salaries rise and private sector activity picks up, according to new Adzuna research.

Government launches £1.7m assistive tech pilot in 4,000 schools to support SEND pupils and free up teachers’ time with lending libraries.

One-third of UK firms are cutting staff following the National Insurance rise, as redundancy levels hit a decade high. Experts warn of deepening economic strain.