Category : Employment


Trump mining nomination sparks safety concerns

Former President Donald Trump's planned nomination of a former mining executive to oversee mine safety has drawn fierce criticism from labour advocates and Appalachian communities.

HMRC worker refuses office return, blames union

A UK tax office worker's refusal to return to the office post-lockdown sparks legal battle, with union advice at the centre of the controversy. Exclusive details on the employment tribunal case.

Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%

New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.

US Companies Break Holiday Layoff Taboo Amid AI Push

The long-standing corporate taboo of holiday season layoffs is being shattered as US firms embrace cost-cutting and AI-driven workforce reductions, creating a chilling new trend in employment practices.

North Sea Oil Crisis: Thousands Face Job Axe

Exclusive investigation reveals how sweeping new medical assessments could decimate Britain's offshore workforce, threatening energy security and livelihoods across Scotland's oil heartlands.

Snap Cuts Crisis: Your UK Survival Guide

Facing sudden income loss? Discover practical strategies for managing finances, accessing support, and navigating the emotional toll of snap redundancy in Britain's challenging economic climate.

Rockstar Edinburgh testers demand union recognition

Rockstar Games is confronting a major unionisation challenge at its Edinburgh studio, where quality assurance testers are demanding formal recognition from the gaming giant in a landmark move for the UK video game industry.

Rockstar Games Edinburgh staff launch historic union push

Quality assurance testers at Rockstar Games' Edinburgh studio are making history by launching the first-ever unionisation effort at the Grand Theft Auto developer, demanding better working conditions and fair treatment.

BAE Systems Faces High Court Over Factory Closure

Defence giant BAE Systems confronts legal action as union leaders challenge the planned closure of a historic Lancashire factory, threatening over 100 skilled jobs in the UK manufacturing sector.

DWP April Payment Changes: Universal Credit Update

Millions of Britons receiving DWP benefits including Universal Credit are set for significant payment changes this April. Discover how the new tax year adjustments will affect your household budget.

Britain's £85bn sickness crisis demands urgent action

New analysis reveals Britain's growing sickness absence crisis is costing the economy a staggering £85 billion annually. Discover why supporting people back into employment has become an economic imperative.

BT to cut 55,000 jobs in AI-driven workforce overhaul

Telecoms giant BT reveals plans to slash 55,000 jobs by the end of the decade as artificial intelligence and automation reshape the workforce. The restructuring will reduce BT's total workforce from 130,000 to between 75,000 and 90,000 employees.

Starbucks workers strike on Red Cup Day across UK

Starbucks workers across the UK are staging strikes on the company's popular Red Cup Day, protesting working conditions and pay disputes during the busiest promotional event of the season.

Labour workers rights bill could cost NHS billions

Exclusive Treasury assessment warns Keir Starmer's New Deal for Workers may unleash financial chaos across public sector, with NHS, police and fire services facing unsustainable costs from enhanced employment rights.

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