A row has broken out between workers and fire-door manufacturer Knowles Knowles in Witton, Birmingham (Image: Google ) Around 100 workers at a Birmingham-based manufacturer have been “threatened with the sack” if they refuse to move to a five-day week, … Read More
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The 6 March driving law changes every motorist needs to know about
Motorists face six big changes throughout March as new rules come into force, including introduction of new electric car funding The 6 March driving law changes every motorist needs to know about Motorists face six big changes throughout March as … Read More
DWP benefits sanctions on Universal Credit claimants broke records three months after Labour’s election
The DWP gave the latest data showing more people than ever before are being sanctioned on their Universal Credit payments News William Morgan Senior reporter 03:55, 21 Feb 2025 Benefit claimants face financial penalties if they fail to meet their … Read More
Major high street chain warns stores could shut as administrators called in
Up to 200 jobs are understood to be at risk High street chain at risk of closing some stores Quiz Clothing has called in administrators as workers fear they could lose their jobs. The struggling high street fashion chain called … Read More
DWP PIP reforms to be announced in weeks amid 58 per cent surge in claims
The shake-up is expected to put a greater emphasis on reducing economic inactivity by helping people to stay in work despite their illnesses DWP reforms of PIP and other health-related benefits are due to be unveiled within weeks(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) … Read More
Millions of workers waking up to bittersweet pay rise alongside job loss warning
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show annual growth in total average weekly earnings rose by 6 per cent in the three months to December. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show annual growth in total … Read More
Millions of workers aged 22 to 66 warned over ‘missing’ pay rise from employer
Under current UK laws, workers over the age of 22 and under 66 is automatically enrolled into a workplace pension through their job. Workers are earning over £10,000 are being urged to check for a “hidden” pay rise. Under current … Read More
Woman who lost job after sharing anti-LGBT posts wins appeal over dismissal
Kristie Higgs was dismissed from her role as a pastoral administrator and work experience manager in 2019 after sharing Facebook posts. News Zasha Whiteway-Wilkinson and Callum Parke PA Law Reporter 03:09, 13 Feb 2025 Christian school worker Kristie Higgs (centre) … Read More
HMRC urges workers to make ‘vital check’ or face losing £2,212 in unclaimed cash
The call has been made as part of National Apprenticeship Week with young workers urged to clarify they’re getting the correct wage Workers are being urged to see if they’re owed £2,212 in unclaimed cash(Image: PA) Workers are being urged … Read More