UK industries see significant wage increases; textiles and clothing manufacturing leads
Textiles, leather, and clothing manufacturing tops UK wage increase chart, with significant gains noted across multiple industries.
Chief financial officers increasingly stepping into CEO roles, contributing to talent shortage
CFOs increasingly move into CEO roles in the UK, exacerbating a talent shortage in financial leadership, with strategic and commercial skills in high demand.
Heathrow faces potential flight groundings as refuelling staff announce strike
Unite warns of potential flight disruptions at Heathrow as refuelling staff plan a 72-hour strike over cuts to new employees' benefits starting 4th May.
Study shows 1.4 million UK workers in insecure jobs and private rentals face risks
Research reveals that 1.4 million UK workers face instability from insecure jobs and high rental costs, highlighting the need for legislative reform.
Study identifies occupations with significant gender pay gaps
A new study highlights the UK occupations with the largest gender pay gaps, with barristers, judges, and financial managers showing the most significant discrepancies in earnings between men and women.
UK wages increase while employment numbers drop, ONS finds
ONS data shows wages rising in the UK, although unemployment is up and job vacancies are down, with a slight increase in hours worked.
JW Suckling tanker strikes called off as pay deal secured
Tanker driver strikes at JW Suckling have been averted as Unite secures an 'excellent' pay deal, including a 6.3% pay rise and improved pension contributions.
Offshore workers at IES Callenberg and SGS UK Limited to resume strikes over rotas and pay
Chemists and engineers at IES Callenberg and SGS UK Limited set to continue strikes in disputes over work rotas and insufficient pay proposals.
Gatwick easyJet and TUI flights without catering as workers strike over pay
Strike by Dnata catering workers over pay cuts to disrupt in-flight catering services on easyJet and TUI flights from Gatwick Airport.
Research highlights impact of payroll systems on employee experience
A new study reveals that disjointed payroll systems negatively affect employee experiences, with one in three leaders acknowledging the issue's impact on workplace morale and recruitment.
Companies risk inadequate support by offering uniform benefits to overseas employees
Towergate Health & Protection study finds that 57% of companies risk legal and financial complications by offering the same benefits to overseas employees as those in the UK
easyJet cabin crew to receive 20% pay rise by May 2025
Unite union negotiates a significant pay rise for easyJet cabin crew, including a 20% basic pay increase and additional benefits by May 2025.
