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September 17, 2025
Amazon announces pay rise for UK workers above-inflation

Amazon announces pay rise for UK workers above-inflation

Amazon announces pay rise for UK workers above-inflation. From the end of this month, the company will raise its minimum starting hourly wage by 5.9% to £14.30 or by 5.5% to £15.30, depending on location.
September 16, 2025
Google unveils £5bn UK AI boost as part of major tech drive

Google unveils £5bn UK AI boost as part of major tech drive

Google unveils £5bn UK AI boost as part of major tech drive. US tech capital into Britain’s AI sector, and comes ahead of US President Donald Trump’s state visit.
September 15, 2025
Aldi fires up UK expansion with £1.6bn investment as sales surge

Aldi fires up UK expansion with £1.6bn investment as sales surge

Aldi fires up UK expansion with £1.6bn investment as sales surge. Competition battle in Britain’s supermarket sector has intensified, as Aldi announced a sweeping £1.6 billion investment
September 12, 2025
UK faces wave of job cuts as firms slash roles to survive economic squeeze

UK faces wave of job cuts as firms slash roles to survive economic squeeze

UK faces wave of job cuts as firms slash roles to survive economic squeeze. The ground is shifting beneath the feet of thousands of workers as a new wave of redundancies sweeps through key industries.
September 11, 2025
Cycling surge as Tube strikes push London workers onto two wheels

Cycling surge as Tube strikes push London workers onto two wheels

Cycling surge as Tube strikes push London workers onto two wheels. London commuters are swapping trains for bikes as Tube strikes cause travel turmoil
September 11, 2025
NHS staff pay study warns of growing crisis as staff consider leaving service

NHS staff pay study warns of growing crisis as staff consider leaving service

NHS staff pay study warns of growing crisis as staff consider leaving service. The NHS is facing a fresh wave of uncertainty after thousands of staff are questioning their future in the service,
September 10, 2025
Birmingham bin strike deepens as protest targets use of agency staff

Birmingham bin strike deepens as protest targets use of agency staff

Birmingham bin strike deepens as protest targets use of agency staff. The long-running dispute between refuse workers and Birmingham City Council has escalated again,
September 9, 2025
Britain’s sick note surge: Workers take record two weeks off ill each year

Britain’s sick note surge: Workers take record two weeks off ill each year

UK workers take record sick leave as absences hit 9.4 days a year. Mental health and public sector strain drive Britain’s sick note surge.
September 8, 2025
London Tube strikes - Severe disruption hits commuters as services shut down

London Tube strikes: Severe disruption hits commuters as services shut down

London Tube strikes: Severe disruption hits commuters as services shut down. Getting to work just got harder for workers as strikes cripple London Underground.
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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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