NHS to overhaul recruitment for newly qualified nurses and midwives
Under the new plan, NHS providers will begin hiring staff before vacancies formally arise, with recruitment based on projected need rather than current headcount.
Three-quarters of Scottish employers hit by rising National Insurance costs – CIPD
The report highlighed that the impact is being felt most in the hospitality and care sectors, and among employers with a higher proportion of young workers.
Hundreds arrested in Government crackdown on illegal gig economy work
Under 'Operation Equalize', the Home Office’s Immigration Enforcement teams launched a nationwide intensification week of activity targeting illegal working hotspots.
Croydon becomes first English council to receive CIPD People Development Partner status
The CIPD applauded the council’s commitment to staff development amid a broader transformation context.
Neurodiversity-related employment tribunal claims see sharp rise since 2020
Analysis from Irwin Mitchell revealed that the number of tribunal decisions citing ADHD rose from just six in the first half of 2020 to 51 in the first half of 2025.
Government to introduce new professional licensing rules for high-risk cosmetic procedures
Under the proposed rules, certain invasive treatments will only be permitted when performed by specially trained medical practitioners operating within Care Quality Commission (CQC)-registered providers.
92% of Muslim women in UK media say Islamophobia is embedded in newsrooms
According to the report by the Centre for Media Monitoring, 72% of respondents said they had personally experienced direct discrimination linked to their Muslim identity.
Government moves to end discriminatory age bands and unfair pay
The Government has set out new guidance for the Low Pay Commission (LPC) as it works toward delivering a genuine living wage for all adult workers.
HyNet expansion to create 2,800 skilled jobs in North West and North Wales
The expansion of HyNet is expected to support 2,800 direct, skilled jobs - including roles for engineers and construction workers - across its network spanning Cheshire and Flintshire.
Police officers to receive 4.2% pay rise
The increase will apply to all ranks up to and including chief superintendents.
Music events in Cardiff face disruption as bus drivers set to strike
Cardiff Bus workers are set to begin three weeks of continuous strike action later this month, in an ongoing dispute over pay and working conditions.
Compass Group UK & Ireland signs Social Recruitment Covenant
Compass Group UK & Ireland, one of the UK’s largest food and support services company, has reaffirmed its commitment to social recruitment by signing the Social Recruitment Covenant.
