UK gender pay gap narrows by 0.4% in past year but will take 45 years to close, says PwC
PwC research reveals the UK gender pay gap has narrowed by 0.4% over the past year, but significant challenges remain in achieving gender pay parity.
Unite to escalate action against Tata over redundancy pay and furnace closures
Unite to escalate action against Tata over redundancy pay cuts and furnace closures, opposing Labour's steel fund plans. Union vows to support affected workers.
Unite launches industrial action ballots across 29 councils
Strike action involving cleansing and waste workers could begin in July.
Registered childminders demand level playing field on staffing ratio rules in Northern Ireland
Registered childminders in Northern Ireland call for equal staffing ratios as in Great Britain, warning of sector collapse without changes.
Unite recommends rejection of local government pay offer
Unite is now undertaking the process of holding consultative ballots for its workers covered by both the local government green book agreement (the majority of council workers) and the red book (local authority craftworkers).
Drax canteen workers end strike with 19% pay uplift
Long-standing strike by Drax canteen workers concludes with a 19% pay increase after persistent negotiations.
ONS report shows wage increase amid challenging job market
Latest ONS data highlights wage growth and job market challenges in the UK, with varied impacts across different sectors.
Temporary boost in UK wages not linked to productivity, says report
Recent research by the Resolution Foundation highlights a temporary boost in UK wages unrelated to productivity gains, suggesting potential future inflation pressures.
Majority access vital healthcare through workplace insurance, ABI finds
New ABI research shows a substantial majority of people accessed healthcare services through workplace insurance schemes in 2022, emphasising their crucial role.
UK employees and HR professionals at odds over workplace experience, Benefex study finds
A new study reveals a significant gap between how UK employees and HR professionals perceive workplace experience, with many employees dissatisfied despite positive evaluations from HR.
UK employers slow to adapt to new holiday pay rules, survey finds
A recent survey reveals that 69% of UK employers have not yet adapted to the new holiday pay regulations that began in April 2024, with many seeking further guidance on the changes affecting 'irregular hours' and 'part-year' workers.
UK businesses slow to increase pay despite less pressure, survey shows
A recent survey from the Work Foundation reveals a significant gap between UK businesses' recognition of their responsibility to support employees financially and their actions, with only 30% planning pay rises above inflation despite eased business pressures.
