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April 4, 2025
Luton Airport expansion set to boost jobs and economic growth

Luton Airport expansion set to boost jobs and economic growth despite environmental concerns

Luton Airport expansion set to boost jobs and economic growth despite environmental concerns. In a decision that marks a significant shift in national infrastructure priorities
April 4, 2025
UK car workers face crisis as new US tariffs threaten jobs and exports

UK car workers face crisis as new US tariffs threaten jobs and exports

April 2, 2025
Human remains found in Hartlepool

Shock discovery for Workers at UK recycling site: Human remains found in Hartlepool

Shock discovery for Workers at UK recycling site: Human remains found in Hartlepool. Human remains were uncovered at the Biffa Waste Management site on the Tofts Farm Industrial Estate in Hartlepool on the morning of Sunday, March 30th, prompting an urgent police investigation.
March 31, 2025
UK Bosses face prison if illegal gig economy workers are hired

UK Bosses face prison if illegal gig economy workers are hired

UK Bosses face prison if illegal gig economy workers are hired. if they fail to carry out legal right-to-work checks on gig economy and zero-hour contract workers, the Home Office has warned.
March 28, 2025
Law graduate worker ordered to pay £20,000 after claim against legal employer fails

Law graduate worker ordered to pay £20,000 after claim against legal employer fails

Law graduate worker ordered to pay £20,000 after claim against legal employer fails. A former paralegal has been ordered to pay over £20,000 in costs after an employment tribunal ruled that her claim against a law firm was “hopeless and misconceived.”
March 27, 2025
British workers rank second-least willing to return to office

British workers rank second-least willing to return to office, global survey finds

British workers rank second-least willing to return to office. British workers among the most reluctant to return to office-based working tying with Spanish employees
March 25, 2025
Morrisons jobs at risk

Morrisons jobs at risk: Workers face uncertain future as supermarket giant announces wide-scale closures

Morrisons jobs at risk. Morrisons begins a significant round of closures affecting its in-store services. Workers face uncertain future as supermarket giant announces wide-scale closures.
March 24, 2025
Civil Service Numbers Hit Two-Decade High

Civil Service Numbers Hit Two-Decade High: Is the UK civil service overstaffed and can cuts boost efficiency?

UK Civil Service headcount reaches 548,000 in 2024—its highest in nearly 20 years. Government explores a 10,000 staff reduction to boost efficiency.
March 21, 2025
UK Workforce Crisis Young Workers Quitting in Record Numbers

UK Workforce Crisis: Young Workers Quitting in Record Numbers

Young Workers Quitting in Record Numbers. The UK’s workforce is facing a growing crisis, revealing that a quarter of young workers aged 18-24 have considered leaving
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Disclaimer: To enhance the accuracy and breadth of our coverage, The Workers Union News Service may utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) to augment news and images. While every effort is made to ensure the reliability of the information, please note that the AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be relied on or replace professional advice.

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