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February 26, 2025
Should YTS Youth Training Schemes Make a Comeback for Today’s Young Workers

Blast from the Past: Should YTS Youth Training Schemes Make a Comeback for Today’s Young Workers?

Should YTS youth training schemes make a comeback for today’s young workers? Should these schemes be resurrected and made compulsory for young workers in 2025?
February 25, 2025
Manchester United Announces Up to 200 Job Cuts in Bold Financial Overhaul

Manchester United Announces Up to 200 Job Cuts in Bold Financial Overhaul

Manchester United announces up to 200 job cuts in bold financial overhaul. Plans to slash up to 200 workers jobs as part of a sweeping "transformation plan"
February 24, 2025
Construction Sector Faces Severe Shortage as Workers Dwindle

UK Construction Needs You: Construction Sector Faces Severe Shortage as Workers Dwindle

UK Construction Needs You. Construction Sector Faces Severe Shortage as Workers Dwindle. Threatening the government’s ambitious plans to address the housing crisis.
February 19, 2025
Costa Coffee announces 5% pay rise for hourly-paid workers ahead of UK minimum wage increase

Costa Coffee announces 5% pay rise for hourly-paid workers ahead of UK minimum wage increase

Costa Coffee announces 5% pay rise for hourly-paid workers ahead of UK minimum wage increase. Britain's Costa Coffee has announced a 5% pay rise for more than 15,000 hourly-paid employees, effective from April 1.
February 18, 2025
£3.75 Million Fine For Network Rail After Fatal Train Accident Involving Workers

£3.75 Million Fine For Network Rail After Fatal Train Accident Involving Workers

£3.75 million fine for Network rail after fatal train accident involving workers. Network Rail has been ordered to pay a £3.75 million fine
February 17, 2025
Navigating the 2025 UK Minimum Wage Hike Implications and Strategies

Navigating the 2025 UK Minimum Wage Hike: Implications and Strategies

Explore the 2025 UK minimum wage increase, its impact on workers and businesses, and strategies to adapt to the new rates effective from April 1.
February 13, 2025
Roofer Handed Suspended Sentence After Worker’s 25-Foot Fall

Roofer Handed Suspended Sentence After Worker’s 25-Foot Fall

Roofer Handed Suspended Sentence After Worker’s 25-Foot Fall. A self-employed roofer has been handed a suspended prison sentence after a worker suffered life-altering injuries following a fall from scaffolding.
February 12, 2025
Workers, are you owed £2,212 Employees urged to check wage slips this week

Workers, are you owed £2,212? Employees urged to check wage slips this week

Workers, are you owed £2,212? Employees urged to check wage slips this week. Thousands of UK workers could be entitled to back pay as HM Revenue and Customs
February 10, 2025
Compassion in care work

Compassion in care work: Warrington support worker honoured at Belong Champion Awards

Compassion in care work: Warrington support worker honoured at Belong Champion Awards. A community support care worker has been celebrated for her outstanding commitment
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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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