UNISON urges direct NHS pay talks as Scottish staff secure higher wages
Staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are still waiting for their pay rise, seven weeks after it was due.
Prime Minister secures UK-EU deal to back British jobs and cut red tape
Thomas-Symonds said: “Britain is back on the world stage with a Government in the service of working people.”
Employment and vacancies down while pay growth outpaces inflation – ONS
Data showed that the unemployment rate for people aged 16 and over was 4.5%, which was up on the year and higher in the latest quarter.
Government tightens immigration rules, increasing skills threshold for workers
The new policies will tighten requirements for workers, students, and families and focus on bringing in only those who contribute most to the economy.
Government launches crackdown on fake nurses to boost public safety
The move aims to help to boost protections and safety for both patients and staff, driving up standards and improving patient experience across the NHS through the Government’s Plan for Change.
Reform and Tories “insulting public’s intelligence” by conflating workplace abuse with banter, says TUC
In recent days, both Conservative and Reform parties characterised Government plans to protect workers from third-party harassment as "an end to pub banter."
Government cuts red tape to accelerate teacher recruitment
The Government has announced a major reform to teacher training routes, reducing the duration of postgraduate teaching apprenticeships (PGTAs).
Government negotiates US steel tariff reduction to protect jobs
Agreement on US steel tariffs provides certainty for UK steel industry and protects employment.
Harbour Energy job cuts partially due to Government policy, says Unite
John Boland said: “The current political ideology of prematurely ending the oil and gas industry without any thought to the impact it has on workers is unforgivable.”
Health and Social Care Secretary promises “new deal for working people” in conference speech
Speaking at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, Streeting reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to expanding mental health support in the workplace.
Government invests £1.8m in NHS care for veterans and serving personnel
A new training programme will ensure NHS staff across the country are supported to meet the unique health needs of veterans, serving personnel and their families.
Home Office introduces new rules to sack police officers guilty of gross misconduct
The new rules will strengthen the ability of police chiefs to clean out their forces of officers unfit to serve.
