July 28, 2026
Hard hats to stand alongside graduation caps under new education plans

Hard hats to stand alongside graduation caps under new education plans

The Government has announced plans to transform technical education by giving regional leaders, employers and colleges greater control over vocational training.
July 27, 2026
Tense workplace conversation over redundancy

British Gas owner announces 1,300 workers job cuts

British Gas owner announces 1,300 workers job cuts. A meaningful new redundancy development has emerged for UK workers after Centrica, the owner of British Gas,
July 24, 2026
UK labour market trends and growth

UK labour market shows tentative signs of stabilisation

UK labour market trends and growth. The latest official figures, released by the Office for National Statistics this week, provide a mixed but cautiously encouraging picture for UK workers.
July 23, 2026
A lively pub with family and friends

Business rates cut for pubs: 20% major boost for Britain’s community locals

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20% cut in business rates for thousands of pubs, clubs and live music venues across England. The Workers Union welcomes the move following its long-running "Supporting The Great British Pub" campaign to protect jobs, communities and Britain's historic locals.
July 23, 2026
Construction site accident inspection in progress

Dumper truck overturn leaves worker seriously injured after company told drivers not to wear seat belts

A Warrington groundworks company has been fined after a worker suffered life-changing injuries when a dumper truck overturned on a housing site. The Health and Safety Executive says the incident could have been prevented and reminds employers that seat belts and safe excavation controls save lives.
July 22, 2026
Thinking about changing jobs - Your workplace rights are about to improve

Thinking about changing jobs? Your workplace rights are about to improve

Thinking about changing jobs? Your workplace rights are about to improve. Thousands of workers look to change jobs every week in search of better pay, career
July 21, 2026
Industrial worker cleaning in processing plant

Food manufacturer fined £120,000 over hazardous dust exposure

Food manufacturer fined £120,000 over hazardous dust exposure. A significant workplace safety prosecution was announced on 20 July 2026 after employees at a Buckingham
July 20, 2026
Unlocking North Sea Energy for Britain

Is Britain finally ready to unlock North Sea energy? The Workers Union knows

Donald Trump has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to unlock Britain's North Sea oil and gas reserves. The Workers Union first raised this debate more than a year ago. Could domestic energy transform UK jobs, lower bills and strengthen energy security?
July 20, 2026
Newly qualified nurses face NHS employment bottleneck

Newly qualified nurses face NHS employment bottleneck

Newly qualified nurses face NHS employment bottleneck. A significant workforce development reported yesterday on the19 July 2026 indicates
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