Labour U-turns on day-one workers' rights pledge
Labour government drops manifesto commitment for day-one unfair dismissal protection, now requiring six months' service. Business groups welcome change while unions express disappointment.
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Labour U-turns on day-one unfair dismissal plans
The UK government abandons day-one unfair dismissal protection, opting for a six-month qualifying period. Find out how this impacts workers and businesses.
Medieval peasants had more sick leave than UK workers
Shocking research reveals medieval peasants on some estates had better sick leave entitlements than modern UK workers, with up to a year off. Discover how historical benefits compare to today's workplace rights.
Ex-police sergeant pays £12k after failed discrimination case
Former Met Police sergeant Sonny Kalar ordered to pay £12,000 legal costs after employment tribunal dismisses all 271 discrimination allegations. Read the full ruling details.
MPs protest UK paternity leave with dad jokes debate
MPs use dad jokes in Parliament to highlight UK's inadequate paternity pay creating class and geographic divides. Only 9.5% of claimants earn below average wage.
Quit Your Job With No Notice? Expert Explains
A recruitment expert reveals the legal and financial consequences of quitting your job without notice. Discover your rights and what employers can and cannot do.
Labour's WFH plan risks 'years of litigation'
A House of Lords report warns Labour's right to work from home reforms could overwhelm tribunals with lawsuits over flexible working requests and home accidents.
UK Employers Face Hiring Crisis as Vacancies Soar
British businesses are grappling with an unprecedented employment crisis as job vacancies hit record highs while workers increasingly leave their roles, creating a perfect storm for employers across sectors.
DWP Benefits Payment Shake-Up: Major Changes Coming
The Department for Work and Pensions is planning significant reforms to the benefits payment system, potentially affecting millions of claimants across the UK. Learn what changes are coming and how they might impact you.
DWP 2025 Christmas Bonus: £10 Payment Details
Millions of Britons on benefits will receive the traditional £10 Christmas bonus from DWP in 2025. Here's who qualifies and when to expect the tax-free payment.
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.
Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
DWP's new plan to keep Britain working longer
The Department for Work and Pensions unveils ambitious strategy to boost workforce participation and support older workers amid growing economic pressures.
Universal Credit: Full migration by 2026 confirmed
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced its final timeline for moving legacy benefit claimants to Universal Credit, affecting millions across Britain. Discover what this means for you and when the changes are coming.
UK Government Launches Workplace Sickness Review
The British government has initiated a comprehensive independent review to tackle the growing workplace sickness absence crisis, with potential reforms to the controversial 'fit note' system and support for long-term ill employees.
Minister: Getting Brits to Work Beats Welfare Payments
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch declares getting people into employment provides superior support to welfare payments, sparking debate over Labour's economic approach.
HMRC worker loses case over office return refusal
A tax office employee who refused to return to the workplace after Covid restrictions lifted has been ordered to repay thousands in a groundbreaking employment tribunal ruling that could set a precedent for flexible working disputes across Britain.
AI targets working-class jobs first, research reveals
New research reveals artificial intelligence is disproportionately impacting working-class occupations, with ChatGPT and similar technologies transforming Britain's employment landscape.
UK firms failing staff on IVF support, hidden costs revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals British companies are leaving staff to shoulder crippling IVF costs, with many forced into debt or abandoning family dreams altogether.
DWP Means-Tested Benefits: Complete Guide
Exclusive guide reveals which DWP benefits require means-testing and how your income and savings could affect your payments. Don't miss out on financial support you're entitled to.
Britain's Youth Job Crisis: Skills Gap Leaves Generation Behind
New research reveals a deepening crisis in Britain's job market as young workers struggle with inadequate training and rising unemployment, creating a 'lost generation' in the workforce.
Judge orders snap benefits for food aid cut victims
A landmark court ruling mandates immediate emergency food payments for thousands affected by controversial Trump administration cuts to pandemic food assistance.
Wetherspoon pays £25k for disability discrimination
JD Wetherspoon has been ordered to pay over £25,000 in compensation after a pub manager subjected an employee with cerebral palsy to humiliating treatment, in a landmark disability discrimination case.
Britain's Worklessness Crisis: 9 Million Missing Workers
Exclusive analysis reveals how Britain's worklessness crisis has exploded to unprecedented levels, with nearly 9 million people now economically inactive. Discover the hidden drivers behind this national emergency and what it means for our economy.
Rachel Reeves: Christmas job vacancies show major improvement
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces significant improvement in UK job vacancies as Labour's economic strategy shows early success ahead of Christmas season.
Universal Credit health rules changing for 180,000
Major DWP reforms will require over 180,000 Universal Credit claimants with health issues to meet with work coaches or risk benefit reductions in government back-to-work drive.
Rayner's Employment Bill: Economic Threat Warning
Investment Minister Andrew Griffith sounds alarm over Labour's proposed employment reforms, claiming they could cripple UK business flexibility and economic recovery.
Supermarkets battle to hire autistic volunteer after mum's plea
In an extraordinary retail rivalry, Waitrose and Asda are competing to secure the services of 28-year-old Ben, an autistic volunteer, after his mother's emotional appeal went viral. Discover how this bittersweet employment battle is changing perceptions a
Winter Support: Full List of DWP Benefits 2024
Comprehensive guide to all non-pensioner benefits and cost of living payments available this winter, including eligibility criteria and payment dates from the DWP.
Unions gain weekly workplace access right
Trade unions secure landmark legal right to enter workplaces weekly for recruitment and organising, as business groups warn of productivity disruption and increased tensions.
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