Skills England launched to address skills shortages and boost economic growth
New body, Skills England, aims to meet the skills needs of the next decade, tackling shortages and driving growth across the UK.
Employment Rights Bill confirmed in King’s Speech
The King's Speech introduces the Employment Rights Bill to enhance workers' rights, banning zero-hour contracts, ending 'Fire and Rehire', and making flexible working the default.
‘Doom loop’ in health and care must stop, says UNISON
UNISON calls for urgent action to address the 'doom loop' in health and social care, urging better funding and staffing to support the sector.
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall unveils Government’s Back to Work Plan in Leeds
Liz Kendall announces the Government's Back to Work Plan in Leeds, targeting economic inactivity and promoting job growth as key to economic prosperity.
Northern Ireland urged to lead the way in support for unpaid carers
Carers NI supports the Good Jobs Bill proposal for unpaid carers leave but calls for Northern Ireland to go further by providing paid carers leave.
Pay squeeze leaves UK workers just £16 better off than in 2010
A new Resolution Foundation report reveals that real average wages in the UK have increased by just £16 per week since 2010, highlighting a prolonged pay squeeze and contrasting sharply with the previous 14 years of wage growth.
Labour manifesto promises biggest shake-up of the workplace in a generation
Labour's manifesto proposes sweeping workplace reforms to improve job quality, but the Resolution Foundation warns of risks and a cautious financial approach.
Greens propose wealth tax raid alongside NI hike and pension tax relief overhaul
The Green Party proposes major tax reforms, including equalising CGT and dividend tax, increasing National Insurance, and overhauling pension tax relief, impacting investors, business owners, and workers.
Unite calls for “concrete job plan and serious investment” for Great British Energy
Unite urges Labour to provide detailed plans and serious investment for creating well-paid, green-skilled jobs under the Great British Energy initiative.
Long-term sickness risks £18bn black hole under Conservatives as Lib Dems call for mental health MOTs
Long-term sickness could cost the economy £18.3 billion under Conservatives. Lib Dems propose mental health MOTs to address crisis.
Labour denies claims of diluting workers’ rights in its New Deal
Labour has denied reports that it intends to dilute its New Deal for Working People, despite facing business pressures.
Surge in retail crime and violence against shopworkers demands urgent action
Usdaw’s latest survey reveals a significant rise in violence against shopworkers linked to an increase in shoplifting, with the union advocating for urgent legislative and policing reforms to protect retail employees.
