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October 15, 2024
Social Workers Swap Care for Stacking Shelves Amidst Sector Crisis

Social Workers Swap Care for Stacking Shelves Amidst Sector Crisis

Social workers swap care for stacking shelves amidst sector crisis. I have friends who’ve left high-paying social work roles for jobs in supermarkets or painting houses,
October 14, 2024
Lidl Unveils Groundbreaking Scheme Offering Workers £46k and a University Degree

Lidl Unveils Groundbreaking Scheme Offering Workers £46k and a University Degree

Lidl Unveils Groundbreaking Scheme Offering Workers £46k and a University Degree. Lidl GB has launched its Retail Leadership degree apprenticeship, an promises to pay workers
October 11, 2024
Labour Government and Employment Law Changes

Labour Government and Employment Law Changes

The UK government is set to implement significant changes in employment law for the first time in over 14 years. Key changes to UK employment laws
October 9, 2024
Immigration Raid Targets Illegal Workers in Bristol 17 Arrested at Caravan Site

Immigration Raid Targets Illegal Workers in Bristol: 17 Arrested at Caravan Site

Immigration Raid Targets Illegal Workers in Bristol: 17 Arrested at Caravan Site. Seventeen individuals suspected of working illegally as delivery drivers were apprehended
October 8, 2024
TGI Fridays Saved, but Over 1,000 Jobs Slashed in Shock Restaurant Closures

TGI Fridays Saved, but Over 1,000 Jobs Slashed in Shock Restaurant Closures

TGI Fridays Saved, but Over 1,000 Jobs Slashed in Shock Restaurant Closures. The deal, which sees private equity firms Breal Capital and Calveton purchasing 51
October 4, 2024
AI Technology Slashes Admin Time for Social Workers by Over 60%

AI Technology Slashes Admin Time for Social Workers by Over 60%

AI Technology Slashes Admin Time for Social Workers by Over 60%. AI Technology Slashes Admin Time for Social Workers by Over 60%
October 3, 2024
Marks and Spencer to Hire 11,000 Workers for the Christmas Rush

Marks and Spencer to Hire 11,000 Workers for the Christmas Rush

Marks and Spencer to Hire 11,000 Workers for the Christmas Rush. The popular British retailer will be recruiting new customer assistants workers to help manage the increased
September 30, 2024
New UK Hospitality Tipping Law Comes Into Force Today Tuesday 1st October 2024

New UK Hospitality Tipping Law Comes Into Force Today Tuesday 1st October 2024: Tips

A new tipping law comes into force across the UK, designed to boost the earnings of nearly two million workers in the hospitality and service sectors.
September 30, 2024
McDonald’s linked to modern slavery

McDonald’s linked to modern slavery: Investigation uncovers forced labour in Cambridgeshire branch

McDonald’s linked to modern slavery. Investigation uncovers forced labour in Cambridgeshire branch. Missed signs of modern slavery
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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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