TUC unveils “worker first” plan to put jobs and unions at the centre of AI future
The move comes as new polling by Survation revealed that over half of the public (51%) were concerned about the impact of AI on their jobs.
Pensions UK welcomes Pension Schemes Bill but warns against investment powers
Zoe Alexander said: “The best way of ensuring good returns for members is for investments to be undertaken on a voluntary, not mandatory basis.”
Grangemouth refinery workers to receive new training support for clean energy jobs
Employees of INEOS O&P who were part of shared services for the refinery will now be able to access skills training at Forth Valley College, building on earlier measures introduced for Petroineos workers.
TUC Cymru calls on Government to support workers facing AI changes
Research found that 60% of people in Wales were concerned about AI affecting their jobs, with job losses and changes to terms and conditions the top worries.
Government proposes training levy to secure thousands of skilled offshore wind jobs
Workers in industrial regions could see greater job security under new government proposals designed to ensure the UK’s clean energy transition delivers high-quality employment.
CIPD welcomes extension of Youth Guarantee scheme but calls for apprenticeship guarantee
The professional body for HR and people development said the latest figures on young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) show little improvement, underlining the need for bolder policy action.
Unite urges Government to protect jobs as Liberty Steel placed into administration
Unite, which represents workers at the firm, said long-term guarantees are needed to protect employment and secure the company’s role in the UK’s critical national infrastructure.
Coastal town workers to benefit from new employment rights agenda, says minister
Speaking with workers and business owners in the tourism sector in Llandudno, Justin Madders outlined how reforms in the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill will affect seaside economies.
11 women awarded 2025 ASEAN–UK SAGE Women in STEM scholarships
The scholarships, developed by the British Council and funded by the Government, form part of the wider ASEAN–UK SAGE Programme aimed at tackling gender disparities in science and technology careers.
Government extends public sector pension scheme pays deadline to July 2027
Ministers agreed that this would help those still waiting for revised pension input statements.
£30m funding boost set to support jobs in Northern Ireland’s science and tech sectors
The package, announced during a visit to Belfast by Industry Minister Sarah Jones, will be directed by local leaders to support high-growth industries such as cybersecurity.
UK to honour 100 more aid workers as 2024 marked as deadliest year on record
Marking World Humanitarian Day (19th August), Minister for Development Baroness Chapman confirmed the awards, recognising the work of frontline responders deployed in some of the most dangerous environments.
