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Irish Government decision could leave migrant care assistants below minimum wage
Most migrant HCAs on general employment permits have fallen below the new national minimum wage which came into effect on 1st January.
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Usdaw raises Universal Credit issues for four-weekly paid workers with government minister
Usdaw has met with government officials to highlight how Universal Credit disadvantages workers paid on a four-weekly, fortnightly, or weekly basis.
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Government increases support for care workforce as part of £86m investment
The government announced £86m boost to the Disabled Facilities Grant for this financial year, on top of the £86m announced for the next year.
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BTC to question Shein, Temu, McDonald’s, Tesco and Anti-Slavery Commissioner on labour rights and supply chain integrity
The BTC will hold a key evidence session on labour rights and supply chain integrity, questioning major retailers and officials as part of its inquiry into the Employment Rights Bill.
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Employers urge Government to prioritise workforce in industrial strategy
Employers are calling on the Government to prioritise workforce issues and deliver a cohesive approach to skills, productivity, and taxation in its forthcoming industrial strategy, Invest 2035.
Education & Training
Businesses call on Government for consistency on policy and funding
Leading enterprise organisations, including the National Enterprise Network, are urging the Government to move away from frequent changes in business support policy and funding.
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UNISON: NHS staff pay is key to tackling waiting lists and improving services
UNISON has urged the Government to focus on staff pay and recruitment as it rolls out its new elective reform plan to cut NHS waiting lists.
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RMT condemns catastrophic failure of Network Rail’s Modernising Maintenance programme
RMT has today condemned the catastrophic failure of Network Rail's Modernising Maintenance (MM) programme, describing it as a dangerous and expensive ideological hangover from the previous Tory government that has left the railway in crisis.
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Government targets care for musculoskeletal conditions to reduce economic inactivity – DWP
This funding aims to develop new methods for treating MSK patients faster and supporting their return to work.
Employee Relations
Devolution plans should empower councils and protect local jobs, says UNISON
UNISON has responded to the government's devolution white paper published today, stressing the importance of reforms that empower local councils and safeguard employment within the public sector.
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Liberal Democrats table amendment to exempt health and care providers from NICs hike
The Liberal Democrats have tabled an amendment to the government’s NIC Bill to exempt health and care providers from the proposed tax hike.
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Government and Vestas reach agreement to repurpose wind blade factory, protect 300 jobs
The proposed plans for the factory were made possible in part because of the lifting of the ban on onshore wind.