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Costa Coffee announces 5% pay rise for hourly-paid workers ahead of UK minimum wage increase. Britain's Costa Coffee has announced a 5% pay rise for more than 15,000 hourly-paid employees, effective from April 1.

£3.75 million fine for Network rail after fatal train accident involving workers. Network Rail has been ordered to pay a £3.75 million fine following an incident that led to the tragic death of two of its employees.

Navigating the 2025 UK Minimum Wage Hike: Implications and Strategies. The UK is set to witness one of its most substantial adjustments to minimum wage rates on April 1, 2025.

Roofer Handed Suspended Sentence After Worker’s 25-Foot Fall. A self-employed roofer has been handed a suspended prison sentence after a worker suffered life-altering injuries following a fall from scaffolding.

Workers, are you owed £2,212? Employees urged to check wage slips this week. Thousands of UK workers could be entitled to back pay as HM Revenue and Customs

Compassion in care work: Warrington support worker honoured at Belong Champion Awards. A community support care worker has been celebrated for her outstanding commitment

Teacher with long Covid wins £42,000 in landmark disability discrimination case. A teacher who was dismissed for taking extended sick leave due to long Covid has won over £42,000 in a disability discrimination case

Vauxhall factory to close in april, impacting 1,100 uk workers jobs. Plans to close its van-making factory in Luton this April, resulting in up to 1,100 workers job losses.

Tradespeople tool theft crisis. The Workers Union highlights the escalating issue of tool theft from tradespeople and supports new legislation for tougher penalties.