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March 4, 2025
Agency Workers Included in Zero-Hours Contract Ban

Agency Workers Included in Zero-Hours Contract Ban: A Big Win for UK Workers

Agency Workers Included in Zero-Hours Contract Ban: A Big Win for UK Workers. In a major development for workers’ rights, agency workers will now
March 3, 2025
Government Announces Landmark Sick Pay Reform for Low-Paid Workers

Government Announces Landmark Sick Pay Reform for Low-Paid Workers

Government announces landmark sick pay reform for low-paid workers. More than one million of the UK’s lowest-paid workers will soon receive sick pay worth up to 80% of their weekly earnings
February 28, 2025
Britain’s Lorry Driver Shortage Resurfaces - Empty Shelves Loom as LGV Driver Numbers Decline

Britain’s Lorry Driver Shortage Resurfaces: Empty Shelves Loom as LGV Driver Numbers Decline

Britain’s Lorry Driver Shortage Resurfaces: Empty Shelves Loom as LGV Driver Numbers Decline. Britain is once again grappling with a severe shortage of lorry drivers
February 27, 2025
Massive Rats Terrorize Birmingham as Bin Strike Chaos Fuels Rodent Surge

Massive Rats Terrorize Birmingham as Bin Strike Chaos Fuels Rodent Surge

Massive rats terrorize Birmingham as bin strike chaos fuels rodent surge. Residents of Birmingham are sounding the alarm as rats "the size of cats"
February 26, 2025
Should YTS Youth Training Schemes Make a Comeback for Today’s Young Workers

Blast from the Past: Should YTS Youth Training Schemes Make a Comeback for Today’s Young Workers?

Blast from the Past: Should YTS Youth Training Schemes Make a Comeback for Today’s Young Workers? The Youth Training Scheme (YTS) might spark a wave of nostalgia
February 25, 2025
Manchester United Announces Up to 200 Job Cuts in Bold Financial Overhaul

Manchester United Announces Up to 200 Job Cuts in Bold Financial Overhaul

Manchester United announces up to 200 job cuts in bold financial overhaul. Plans to slash up to 200 workers jobs as part of a sweeping "transformation plan"
February 24, 2025
Construction Sector Faces Severe Shortage as Workers Dwindle

UK Construction Needs You: Construction Sector Faces Severe Shortage as Workers Dwindle

UK Construction Needs You. Construction Sector Faces Severe Shortage as Workers Dwindle. Threatening the government’s ambitious plans to address the housing crisis.
February 19, 2025
Costa Coffee announces 5% pay rise for hourly-paid workers ahead of UK minimum wage increase

Costa Coffee announces 5% pay rise for hourly-paid workers ahead of UK minimum wage increase

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.
February 18, 2025
£3.75 Million Fine For Network Rail After Fatal Train Accident Involving Workers

£3.75 Million Fine For Network Rail After Fatal Train Accident Involving Workers

£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.
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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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