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National Wealth Fund to unlock £70bn of private investment, boosting jobs
The fund will now focus on clean energy, advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, and transport, in turn, boosting employment opportunities.
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More employers to enter compliance danger zone when NMW rates rise, warns BDO
From 1st April this year, the National Living Wage (for those aged 21 and over) will rise by 6.7% to reach £12.21 per hour.
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Staff protest outside BMA office as pay row escalates
The protest, organised by GMB Union, was sparked by the BMA’s decision to insource its employment and support staff advisors, and treat them as day one employees.
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TfL enforcement officers intensify strike action
The workers, who deal with violence and aggression across the TfL network to keep the passengers and staff safe, are paid thousands less than their counterparts on the London Underground.
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Worker confidence decline a stabilisation, not a crisis – Robert Half
The latest iteration of its Jobs Confidence Index (JCI) revealed that the JCI had fallen to its lowest level since Q1 2023.
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Pharmacies to limit services as employment costs rise
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has advised its 6000 member pharmacies in England to start the process of reducing opening hours and services from 1st April.
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Devon County Council agrees new terms in car allowance dispute
Following negotiations with GMB, the local authority has agreed to new terms and conditions for workers.
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French trade unionists head to Sheffield to join picket line with Veolia refuse workers
French CGT members are joining workers, members and activists from the Unite in protest against Veolia who are refusing to recognise Unite to represent their workers.
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River Thames weir and lock keepers set for strike vote, says GMB
In a letter to Defra, the union said workers are ready to act following ‘budget-driven decisions’ that are ‘putting people and property at risk’.
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Infectious disease team at Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals continue strike action
Over 40 members of the Unite trade union who work in the RRT are to take part in a second round of strike action after no improvements to their working conditions.
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Court of Appeal rules sacked Ofsted inspector unfairly dismissed
Judges said it was deeply regrettable that the experienced inspector with an unblemished record on safeguarding issues had been sacked by Ofsted.
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British Airways cleaners to protest outside airline headquarters
The workers, who are on strike over pay, will also stage a demonstration outside OCS’ Feltham offices today.