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.
Santander to close 95 branches, putting 750 jobs at risk
The bank is consulting with unions and has pledged to provide support to affected staff.
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.
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.
Government introduces employment measures to support those living with long-term illness
This comes as one in eight young people are not currently in work, education or training.
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.
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’.
Tesco reaches agreement with USDAW, increases hourly pay rate from £12.02 to £12.45
This latest £180m investment in colleague pay will mean hourly-paid colleagues will have seen a pay increase of 32% since April 2022, equivalent to a more than £900m investment.
Workplaces see rise in employment tribunals related to neurodiversity, report finds
According to the City & Guilds Neurodiversity Index Report 2025, more employees are challenging workplace policies and practices that do not accommodate neurodivergent needs.
Jobs market showing greater stability – Recruitment and Employment Confederation
The number of overall active job postings in February 2025 was 1,550,191 – an increase of 0.1% on the number of job postings in January 2025.
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.
Market shows signs of recession as employment rate falls, says Resolution Foundation
This comes as the country faces weaker growth, higher interest rates, and lower tax revenues, factors that could prompt fresh fiscal tightening in the Chancellor’s Spring Budget on 26th March.
