Autumn Budget 2024: Tax the rich to fill black hole and boost public services – Unite
Unite pledged to lead the challenge for the reversal of the winter fuel payment cut.
London employers ranked sixth in the UK – Meditopia
Bristol took the top spot, with 16.24% of 5,013 employers rated four stars or more.
Guys and St Thomas’ staff protest against jobs cull
Guys and St Thomas NHS Trust workers are holding a protest today against plans to cut jobs.
Autumn Budget 2024: State Pension Triple Lock remains
The government has decided to maintain the State Pension Triple Lock for the duration of this Parliament.
Autumn Budget 2024: Rise in Carer’s Allowance as hourly pay increases by £0.77
The Autumn Budget introduced one of the biggest increases in the Carer's Allowance earnings limit since the benefit was first created in 1976.
Autumn Budget 2024: NIC rate for employers to increase by 1.2%
In a move to increase revenue for public services, the Government is implementing changes to employer NIC.
National Living Wage to increase to £12.21 in April 2025
The NLW for those aged 21 and over will increase by £0.77 to £12.21, 1st April 2025 onwards.
Proportion of BME workers on nightshifts skyrockets, highlighting “persistent structural inequalities” – TUC
360,000 more BME staff worked through the night compared to 2014 – a rise of 71%.
365 finance launches #SheLeads campaign to support gender equality in business
Hannah Hunt, digital marketing manager at 365 finance, was the driving force behind the campaign.
HelloFresh proposes to shut Nuneaton distribution centre
This announcement was made two weeks after the dismissal of 79 staff members at the HelloFresh Nuneaton Warehouse.
Ford staff strike over pay and contract changes
Sharon Graham, general secretary at Unite, said: “Despite its huge wealth, Ford has launched a direct attack on its office workers’ pay and terms and conditions."
Median weekly earnings up 6% to £728 – ONS
As of April 2024, median weekly earnings rose across all major occupational groups.
