Protest staged outside Wendy’s due to courier driver policies
The protest came after the fast-food chain allegedly refused to install adequate shelter for delivery drivers or riders, as is industry standard at fast food restaurants.
Construction sector sees the fastest pace of job shedding in five years, report finds
S&P Global UK Construction PMI report found staffing numbers were reduced for the third consecutive month in March 2025, reflecting the steepest decline in employment for nearly four and a half years.
BHI launches toolkit to promote fair hiring in hospitality
The toolkit was developed with the GLAA, Institute of Hospitality, Disclosure Scotland, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and Reed Screening.
Shoosmiths sets £1m bonus to staff for reaching AI prompts target
This incentive forms part of the firm's efforts to integrate AI into its operations and is linked to its wider bonus pool.
Fulham Football Club achieves Menopause Friendly accreditation
This accolade, established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, acknowledged Fulham's shift towards a more inclusive culture.
Perkbox Vivup appoints Natalie Jutla as head of financial wellbeing and workplace strategy
In her new role, Jutla will strengthen client support and develop new strategies to elevate financial capability in workplaces.
Acquisition of Luton Vauxhall site could create 1,700 jobs
Goodman plans to develop the site into a commercial and industrial park, attracting businesses from a range of sectors.
Government commences plans to ‘get Britain back to health and work’ in South Yorkshire
Backed by £18m, South Yorkshire plans a dedicated new service working with employers to hire those with health conditions, and a new “triage” system to make it quicker and easier to connect people to employment, health, and skills support.
Government launches £13.9bn of R&D funding to boost jobs and growth
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has set out how it will allocate the funding - in areas such as life sciences, green energy and engineering.
Workers balloted on industrial action regarding potential job losses at Dundee University
The development follows interim principal Shane O'Neill revealing this week in a letter to the Scottish Parliament that the total amount of jobs at immediate risk could surmount 700 as the university grapples with a £35m deficit.
Government seeks business views in response to US tariffs
Following the 10% reciprocal tariffs on a range of products announced by the Trump administration yesterday, UK companies are being invited to give their views.
More than half of GPs have missing pension records, finds BMA
The impact of GPs being unable to access accurate and up-to-date pension data means it is impossible to plan for retirement and assess their immediate pension tax position.
