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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Major UK retailers express concerns that new employment reforms under Labour could threaten flexible jobs, as the Employment Rights Act 2025 takes effect with enhanced worker protections.
Millions of UK workers will receive a significant pay increase from April, with the National Living Wage rising to £12.71 per hour, providing a £900 annual boost for full-time employees.
Millions of Brits have been issued a one-day warning as the state pension age increases from 66 to 67 starting tomorrow, with phased changes affecting specific birth dates.
IKEA has confirmed it will pay all UK staff the voluntary Real Living Wage of £13.45, exceeding the government's National Living Wage. The move comes as the retailer prepares for Easter holiday closures.
Asda has confirmed a significant pay increase for its 110,000 retail colleagues, with hourly rates rising to £12.71 from April 1 and £13.10 from July 5, 2026. This represents a 4% above-inflation rise and a total investment of £575 million since 2021.
Primark has introduced a new minimum hourly wage of £13 for retail assistants across England, Scotland, and Wales, with London staff receiving £13.71. The change includes existing benefits like a 15% discount.