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.
MPs call for work rights for asylum seekers after six months
A new cross-party report recommends allowing asylum seekers in the UK to work six months after arrival and criticises government policies for pushing migrants into poverty.
UK government launches consultation on Personal Independence Payment reform
Government seeks public input on reforming the Personal Independence Payment system to provide more tailored and effective support.
Paid carer’s leave could save Northern Ireland millions, suggests Carers NI study
Study by Carers NI advocates for paid carer’s leave, highlighting potential savings and economic benefits for Northern Ireland, urging inclusion in new employment legislation.
Upcoming UK election sways over half of aspiring entrepreneurs
The uncertainty of the upcoming general election is affecting over half of potential UK entrepreneurs, causing them to reconsider or delay starting new businesses due to concerns over political and economic instability.
UNISON urges Prime Minister to prioritise NHS over targeting the sick
UNISON's Christina McAnea criticises the Prime Minister for neglecting NHS improvements and focusing on punitive welfare reforms against those too ill to work.
Prime Minister announces crackdown on retail crime, retail worker assault to be made criminal offence
New government crackdown targets retail crime, making assaulting a retail worker a standalone criminal offence.
Skills and workforce measures sorely lacking in Chancellor’s Budget says CIPD
The Budget, which was billed as being for a ‘high wage, high skill economy’, was missing much needed new announcements on skills, according to CIPD.
