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April 23, 2024
Over Two Million Workers to Benefit as New Tipping Act Ensures Fair Play

Cash in Hand: Over Two Million Workers to Benefit as New Tipping Act Ensures Fair Play

Over two million workers to benefit as new tipping act ensures fair play. Government’s legislation will protect the tips of workers and give consumers confidence
April 19, 2024
UK Workers at Breaking Point 78% Consider Quitting Over Stress

UK Workers at Breaking Point: 78% Consider Quitting Over Stress

UK Workers at breaking point: 78% consider quitting over stress. Alarming 78% of UK employees expressed willingness to leave their jobs due to excessive stress
April 18, 2024
UK Proposes Lowering Age Requirements for Bus, Lorry and Coach Drivers

UK Proposes Lowering Age Requirements for Bus, Lorry and Coach Drivers

UK Proposes lowering age requirements for bus, lorry and coach drivers. Driver shortages within the transport industry, the UK's Department for Transport (DfT)
April 17, 2024
UK Workers Optimistic About Adapting to AI and Technology Changes in the Workplace

UK Workers Optimistic About Adapting to AI and Technology Changes in the Workplace

UK workers optimistic about adapting to AI and technology changes in the workplacethe future of work report highlights that 15% of employees
April 16, 2024
Tata Steel Warns of Reduced Redundancy Terms

Tata Steel Warns of Reduced Redundancy Terms if Workers Proceed with Strike

Tata steel warns of reduced redundancy terms if workers proceed with strike. UK’s largest steelworks in Port Talbot. Favourable redundancy package against
April 15, 2024
Legal Right to Request Flexible Working

Legal Right to Request Flexible Working from First Day of Employment Now Effective

Employers, from April 6, are now required to consult with workers before refusing a flexible working request. Legal right to request flexible working from first day of employment now effective.
March 28, 2024
A Welcome Workers Increase in Statutory Sick Pay From £109.40 to £172.48 Per Week

A Welcome Workers Increase in Statutory Sick Pay From £109.40 to £172.48 Per Week

Increase in statutory sick pay from £109.40 to £172.48 per week. Recommendation for a rise to align with the flat rate of Statutory Maternity Pay marks a significant step towards enhancing worker support
March 26, 2024
UK workers tax code, Workers Check Your Pay Packet This Month - Could be Worth Extra £689

Workers Check Your Pay Packet This Month: Could be Worth Extra £689

Workers check your pay packet this month: could be worth extra £689. A substantial sum of money-potentially reaching up to £689 per individual-is being
March 25, 2024
27,000 Healthcare Workers to Receive £3,000 Payment from Department of Health

27,000 Healthcare Workers to Receive £3,000 Payment from Department of Health

27,000 Healthcare Workers to Receive £3,000 Payment from Department of Health. Qver 27,000 healthcare workers are set to benefit from two one-off payments,
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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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