ASLEF announces tube strikes in November
Tube train drivers, instructors, management grades, and those in the engineering section will walk out in November.
TVS Supply Chain Solutions staff strike over pay dispute, threaten British Gas delays
The company provides parts and maintenance support across British Gas home heating products, including home boilers and metering.
Salford Mayor becomes first council leader to sign Migrant Care Worker Charter
UNISON Union members in Salford have paved the way for a new charter that seeks to prevent migrant care workers becoming victims of modern slavery.
One in four Gen Zs take parents to their job interviews, research finds
31% had a parent accompany them to an in-person interview, while 29% had them join a virtual interview.
State Pension to increase by 4.1% as CPI drops to 1.7%
State Pension increases of 4.1% for 2025/26 will outstrip general price rises for the second year running.
One in four workers have run out of money before payday – Ciphr
Three in 10 (30%) employees under 45 have also struggled to pay bills or buy food this year.
HelloFresh dismisses 79 Nuneaton staff, union claims “dire working conditions”
Community Union claimed that HelloFresh prevented staff from taking toilet breaks, and argued that the employees in question had been dismissed without due procedure.
Government’s degree apprenticeship funding plans are major blow to finance firms – UVAC
UVAC produced a national report in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University to explore the purpose of training apprentices of all ages to deliver jobs of the future.
Michelle Cox receives lifetime achievement award for fighting workplace discrimination in healthcare
The awards celebrated the achievements of healthcare professionals working towards greater diversity, equity, and inclusion across the sector.
“Horrow show” hike to NI contributions could add thousands to employer costs, lead to lower wages – Hargreaves Lansdown
Morrissey said: "The Budget is just over two weeks away and employers are gearing up for a Hallowe’en horror show if employer National Insurance rates get hiked."
Should the UK adopt South Africa’s ‘two-pot’ retirement savings system?
Inflation and the subsequent cost-of-living crisis have pushed millions of UK citizens to the brink of financial crisis.
Number of payrolled employees up year-on-year despite monthly drop – ONS
The UK employment rate for people aged 16 to 64 years was estimated at 75% in June to August 2024.
