Birmingham bin strike goes ‘all out’ as dispute escalates
Trade union Unite said that the workers are being balloted to extend strike action through the spring and summer.
Rising living costs drive need for financial wellbeing in employee engagement, says HR Star
Kelly Tucker added that, in response to financial pressures in 2025, companies need to rethink how they engage their workforce.
Hospitalisation leads to increased benefit receipts among long-term ill employees – ONS
Among those economically inactive due to long-term ill-health in England and Wales, 97.4% received social security benefits in the preceding year.
Heathrow Airport passenger assistance workers consider strike action
Unite, the union, said the workers are angry at being paid an average of 9.5% less than Wilson James staff at Gatwick performing the same role.
Bolton Toby Carvery workers campaign for union recognition
Unite believes they are the first workers to begin the formal process for union recognition at a workplace operated by a major pub chain.
Manchester United makes further redundancies to improve efficiency
The club anticipates that approximately 150 to 200 jobs may be made redundant.
First Bus strikes escalate over rejected pay deal
Workers based at the Hoeford depot who operate across Gosport, Fareham, Portsmouth and into Southampton will take to the picket line to demonstrate their anger.
Starbucks to make 1,100 global job cuts as part of major restructuring plan
The announcement, made by CEO Brian Niccol, will not affect retail store employees or impact the company’s ongoing investments in store hours.
Autism Together recognised as ‘Employer with Heart’ for supporting staff with premature babies
This Wirral-based charity has policies extending leave for parents of premature babies, providing flexibility and financial support.
Scottish Water faces industrial action in nationwide pay dispute
In the opening phase of action at Scottish Water, Unite will hold a standby ban and a ban on contractual overtime over two consecutive weekends.
Age discrimination compensation averaged £103,000 last year, finds Fox & Partners
Ivor Adair said: “The average value of age discrimination awards has notably climbed in the past year – this should serve as a stark warning to employers."
Employers urged to raise awareness of state pension deadline – Hymans Robertson
Filling gaps in National Insurance Contributions (NIC) records dating back to 2006 could significantly boost state pension incomes.
