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Meta staff in UK raise concerns over job cuts and programme reductions
UK Meta staff express concern over cuts to factchecking and diversity programmes, as trade union Prospect warns against following Twitter's path.
Employee Relations
Employee Relations
BP announces 4,700 job cuts as part of cost-saving drive
BP has confirmed plans to cut 4,700 jobs globally, alongside 3,000 contractor positions, as part of its efforts to reduce costs by $2bn by the end of 2026.
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83% willing to whistleblow, only 64% come forward, research finds
Protect found that 83% of UK workers said they would be willing to raise concerns if they witnessed wrongdoing at work.
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Andy McDonald raises worker status issue at PMQs
Andy McDonald has called for a single worker status to end exploitative practices and boost Treasury revenues by £10bn annually, highlighting gaps in the Government’s Employment Rights Bill.
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Strike action at major HGV firm over pay dispute
GMB Union have announced today that workers at CNC Speedwell have voted to support strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay.
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Lloyds to close large office in Liverpool
Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) has today informed its workforce of the decision to close the large office in Liverpool, Speke.
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Half of retail CFOs plan workforce cuts as rising costs bite, BRC survey reveals
Over half of CFOs in the retail sector plan to reduce workforce hours, overtime, and headcount according to a survey conducted by the BRC.
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BMA calls out NHSBSA for doctors’ pension statement errors
The BMA is calling on the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) to urgently rectify errors in doctors’ pensions savings statements.
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Gen Z staff prioritise financial security of single long-term employer – Admiral
Gen Z employees aspired to remain in their jobs for seven years, double the 3.5-year average tenure reported in analysis of official statistics.
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Firefighters call for Gloucestershire County Council to reverse shift changes
The Fire Brigades Union raised concerns that imposed changes to working hours would make the job too costly for those with childcare or caring responsibilities.
Employee Relations
NASUWT launches industrial action ballot over sixth form college pay dispute
NASUWT has opened an industrial action ballot for members working in sixth form colleges, citing an inequitable pay offer for 2024/25. The Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA) proposed a conditional 5.5% pay award for academies, with non-academised colleges only receiving the full amount in April 2025.
Employee Relations
AI must be used to enhance public services, not replace workers, says UNISON
UNISON has urged the government to ensure that artificial intelligence enhances public services without cutting jobs, as it responds to the launch of the AI Opportunities Action Plan.