UK Unemployment May Exceed 2 Million for First Time in Decade
New forecasts warn UK unemployment could rise to 2.1 million next year, as Universal Credit claimants reach 8.4 million amid economic pressures.
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DWP Extends ESA Deadline for Universal Credit Switch
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced an extension for Employment and Support Allowance claimants to move to Universal Credit, as part of a major welfare overhaul affecting over a million people.
State Pension Payments Brought Forward for May Holidays
The Department for Work and Pensions is moving state pension payments earlier due to May bank holidays, but recipients may see lower initial amounts as the annual increase phases in.
HMRC Urges Parents to Claim £2,000 Childcare Support
HMRC is reminding eligible parents earning under £100,000 to apply for Tax-Free Childcare, offering up to £2,000 per child annually, with 800,000 currently missing out.
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DWP £3,000 Youth Jobs Grant for Universal Credit Claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions has detailed a new £3,000 Youth Jobs Grant for employers hiring young Universal Credit claimants, part of a £1 billion investment to boost youth employment opportunities.
Midlands Firm Fined £30k After Worker Crushed by Block
A Redditch company has been fined £30,000 after a worker suffered life-changing injuries when a one-tonne concrete block crushed his legs, leading to amputation.
Firm Fined After Worker Crushed by Concrete Block in HGV
A Redditch vehicle maintenance company has been fined £30,000 after a worker suffered severe leg injuries, including amputation, when a concrete block fell on him inside an HGV trailer during a brake test.
DHL Workers at JLR Solihull to Strike Indefinitely Over Pay
Approximately 600 DHL logistics workers and HGV drivers are set to begin indefinite strike action next month, rejecting a three per cent pay offer for 2026 as unacceptable.
BBC to Cut 2,000 Jobs After 'Savage' Staff Call
The BBC has announced plans to axe 2,000 positions, representing one in ten staff, following what employees described as a 'savage' all-staff phone call that left workers fearing for their futures.
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Recession Risk Rising Fast Amid Iran War, Reeves Warns
Chancellor Rachel Reeves expresses frustration over the Iran conflict, warning it could push the UK into recession due to soaring energy prices and economic instability.
Inquest Into Scaffolder's Death After Staffordshire Site Fall
A four-day inquest has begun into the death of Carl Williams, 53, who died nine months after falling over three metres at a Bloor Homes construction site in Staffordshire.
Morrisons AI Overhaul Could Cut 200 Jobs, Staff Reportedly in Tears
Morrisons supermarket has revealed plans for a major AI-driven restructure that could lead to up to 200 head office job losses, with staff reportedly left 'in tears' following the announcement.
UK's 2026 Year-End: A Three-Day Working Week Ahead
A substitute bank holiday in late 2026 will create a three-day working week for UK residents, offering extended time off and opportunities for strategic leave planning.
State Pension Boost: DWP Increases Payments by £575
The Department for Work and Pensions has raised the state pension by 4.8%, providing an extra £575 annually for pensioners aged 66 to 75. The new full state pension is now £12,547.60 per year.
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UK Job Cuts Accelerate as Iran War Hits Economy
New research reveals UK businesses are cutting jobs at the fastest rate this year, with redundancies rising and recruitment falling due to economic pressures from the Iran conflict.
DWP £2,000 Youth Payments Amid Political Criticism
The Department for Work and Pensions has detailed £2,000 payments to support youth employment, facing criticism from Conservative and Reform parties over tax impacts.
Three Major Sick Pay Reforms Take Effect in April
Significant changes to Statutory Sick Pay rules have been implemented, removing waiting periods and earnings thresholds to support millions of workers across the United Kingdom.
Ex-S4C Executive Settles Court Claim Over Dismissal
A former senior executive at Welsh-language broadcaster S4C has settled her High Court claim, receiving an undisclosed payout after alleging mistreatment and procedural failings in her dismissal.
MAFS Australia's Bec Fired After TV Outburst, Struggles with Rent
Married At First Sight Australia's Bec Zaharia opens up about being fired from her sales job following her controversial Dinner Party outburst, leaving her 'unemployable' and struggling to pay rent.
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DWP Launches Career Support for Universal Credit Health Claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions has introduced new guidance for Universal Credit recipients with health conditions, offering free employment support through Pathways to Work Advisers.
DWP Contacts UC Claimants with New Support Information
The Department for Work and Pensions is sending messages to Universal Credit claimants about new Pathways to Work Adviser support, offering free employment help for those with health conditions.
UK's Four-Day Work Week: 252 Companies, One Council
A new list reveals 252 UK companies offering a four-day week on full pay, with South Cambridgeshire Council as the sole local authority. Political debates intensify as Conservatives plan a ban, while Labour criticizes inaction.
Sick Pay Rules Change: What You Need to Know
Significant changes to Statutory Sick Pay have come into force, removing earnings limits and waiting periods to provide better financial security for workers during illness.
Labour Launches 'Fair Work Agency' to Enforce Employment Laws
The new Fair Work Agency combines multiple regulators to tackle businesses flouting employment law, but experts warn it could increase unemployment by burdening small firms.
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State Pension Rise Benefits Over 12 Million Retirees
The State Pension has risen this week, with the full New State Pension now at £241.30 weekly. The increase, driven by the Triple Lock, may push some retirees into the tax system due to the narrow gap with the Personal Allowance.
State Pension Rise Benefits 12 Million Retirees
The State Pension has risen this week, with over 12 million retirees seeing higher payments. The full New State Pension is now £241.30 weekly, while the Basic State Pension increased to £184.90, driven by the Triple Lock mechanism.
State Pension Age Accelerated 8 Years, Rate Up £575
The DWP has brought forward a state pension age increase from 66 to 67 by eight years, affecting retirees born between 1960-1977, while the weekly pension rate rises to £241.30.
Staffordshire Firm Fined £16k After Worker's Skull Fracture
A construction company and its director have been sentenced for unsafe practices after a labourer fell through a stairwell, fracturing his skull and back during work in Staffordshire.
Sick Pay Rules Changed: 1.2 Million Workers Benefit
Major changes to statutory sick pay take effect, removing the £125 weekly earnings threshold and eliminating the waiting period, benefiting up to 9.6 million UK workers.
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Three Professions Risk Jobs Over Petrol Rule - Full List
Plumbers, electricians, and bricklayers are among sole traders warning that sustained high fuel prices could push their businesses toward collapse, with 36.4% fearing for viability.
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