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Workers

A Wilko rescue deal could save thousands of jobs

Wilko rescue deal almost over the line and could save 1000s of jobs Sam Johnson

Commuters walk past a train stopped at a platform in Waterloo Station in London, during a national strike day, on February 1, 2023.

Rail strikes spell bank holiday travel chaos - 20,000 workers walk out Sophie Wills

When are metros running across the Bank Holiday Weekend?

When is the Metro running over August Bank Holiday weekend? Jason Button

Ruairi Kelly previously lived on the Bibby Stockholm migrant barge

‘I lived on Bibby Stockholm - it’s no place for asylum seekers’ Charlotte Hawes

Childline is working with gas companies to help staff spot potential concerns with children.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: We're creating a force for good By The Newsroom

McDonald’s workers have hit out at the company for allegedly causing a toxic work culture

McDonald’s: Fast food giant hit by sexual assault allegations Charlotte Hawes

Rescue workers are searching for missing people after a tunnel flooded in South Korea

Nine bodies recovered from flooded tunnel in South Korea

UK Amazon workers have announced a three-day strike during the Prime Day sale in an ongoing pay dispute. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

UK Amazon workers announce Prime Day walkout Rahmah Ghazali

Endangered turtles stolen from UK zoo in ‘concerning’ and ‘targeted theft’

Endangered turtles stolen from UK zoo in ‘targeted theft’ Will Millar

Virgin Media will axe hundreds of jobs

Virgin Media O2 set to axe hundreds of jobs despite soaring revenues Sam Johnson

Secretary-General of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) Mick Lynch said 20,000 rail workers have voted to strike for three days in July. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

RMT announces 3 days of rail strike action in July Rahmah Ghazali

Adele Roberts

DJ confirms she will leave BBC Radio 1 after eight years Sam Johnson

WH Smith, M&S and Argos fined for failing to pay minimum wage

3 highstreet retailers fined for failing to pay workers minimum wage Chelsie Sewell

Asda is making huge changes to its blue lights discount scheme

Asda makes huge change to blue lights discount scheme Sam Johnson

DVLA manages everything from driving licences to car tax

DVLA warns of driving licence delays as 100 workers strike for 15 days Katie Clark

King Charles is looking for students to live and work at Sandringham

King Charles looking for students to live and work at Sandringham

Workers at the Coca Cola plant in Wakefield are set to go on strike for 14 days in June. (Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Coca Cola plant workers announce 14-day strike Rahmah Ghazali

Lidl staff are set to recieve a third pay rise in a year

Lidl gives more than 20,000 staff third pay rise in a year Sam Johnson

A stock picture of a doctor

Parkinsons - thousands could develop disease due to common chemical Chloe Clarke

Some Asda staff could face losing their job if they don’t agree to a pay cut, GMB union has warned

Asda workers face the sack unless they agree to a pay cut, union warns Chelsie Sewell

Two poultry workers in England have tested positive for bird flu, although there are no signs of human-to-human transmission, the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.

Two poultry workers infected with bird flu, UK officials confirm Sophie Wills

The HMRC is urging millions of workers to check their payslips now.

HMRC urges people on National Minimum Wage to check their payslips Sophie Wills

UK unemployment rate increase - ONS Beth Franklin

Spain launches ‘digital nomad’ visa to allow Brits to live there for up to 5 years - how to apply

Brits can now live in Spain for up to 5 years thanks to new visa Chelsie Sewell

Hospitality workers often rely on tips to supplement their income and have been left powerless in the past when businesses fail to pass them on from customers. ‌

New law secures right for hospitality workers to take home tips Sophie Wills

Asda has announced Blue Light Card holders will be able to get 10 percent off their shopping by using the app

Asda makes huge change to Blue Light discount scheme - am I eligible? Chelsie Sewell

NHS

Health unions back new pay offer for millions of NHS staff Sam Johnson

Members of Unite have rejected the Government’s pay offer Beth Franklin

Rail strikes: RMT plan train strike for day of Eurovision after rejecting Rail Delivery Group’s offer

RMT announce strike action on day of Eurovision after rejecting offer Amber Peake

5 ways to avoid the King’s coronation & Royalists this weekend

5 ways to avoid the King’s coronation this weekend

More than 400 workers at HMRC are set to strike over 18 days in May and June (Credit: Getty Images)

HMRC workers to strike for 18 days in May and June Rahmah Ghazali

Midwives in England vote to accept government pay offer Beth Franklin

Martin Lewis pictured on set of The Martin Lewis Money Show, gesturing to the audience (Credit: Multistory Media/Jonathan Hordle/ITV)

Martin Lewis sounds ‘depressing’ pension warning Sophie Wills

The FDA has announced it will ballot members for strike action

Civil Service to vote on strike action over pay By The Newsroom

Sickening video shows young cowboy builders filming themselves ‘bodging’ a job while mocking their elderly customer.

Rogue builders film themselves ‘bodging’ job and mocking customer

Prospect members on a picket line (Photo: Prospect)

Civil servants union strikes: Two strike days announced Patrick Hollis

Jacob Rees-Mogg brands junior doctors ‘irresponsible’ for strike on GB News - current pay is ‘perfectly fair’

Jacob Rees-Mogg brands junior doctors strike ‘irresponsible’ Will Millar

Striking employees gather around a fire outside Gronfreville-l'Orcher refinery on March 24, 2023

Strikes to be aware of this Easter & how to avoid them Daniel Mcneil

There has been a mystery Amazon 'brushing' scam. Picture: RONNY HARTMANN/AFP via Getty Images

Parcel delivery details over Easter - Royal Mail, Evri, DHL, DPD Ayaan Ali

A quarter of the UK Passport Office’s 4,000 staff are expected to walk out during five weeks of strikes, from April 3rd to May 5th in England, Scotland and Wales. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Passport Office workers five-week strike begins Rahmah Ghazali

The government has issued a warning to Brits travelling to France soon

Government issues warning to Brits travelling to France this Easter Chelsie Sewell

North Ronaldsay Lighthouse in the Orkney Islands is one of the 208 lighthouses operated by NLB.

Lighthouse workers vote for strike action in historic first Dennis Morton

April will see strike action affect everything from rail service to civil and public services.

Full list of strikes coming up in April 2023 Dennis Morton

The all-out strike in April will see over 130,000 civil and public sector workers walk out.

Over 130,000 civil and public servants to walk out on strike in April Dennis Morton

Network has partnered with train operator Northern, to offer keyworker discounts on Advance Purchase tickets

New 25% Northern discount announced for key workers Beth Franklin

Cath Kidston used to have a store at Gunwharf Quays.

Next reportedly in advanced talks to snap up Cath Kidston brand Beth Franklin

Martin Lewis has issued guidance to British holidaymakers heading abroad soon

Money Saving Expert team issues passport warning to holidaymakers Chelsie Sewell

A dog has received the ultimate transformation after the RSPCA stepped in to help

Shaggy dog with matted fur unrecognisable after RSPCA transformation Chelsie Sewell

Over 1,700 Just Eat jobs are at risk - Credit: Adobe

Just Eat to axe over 1,700 delivery worker jobs in the UK Ethan Evans

Teachers are among just one of the many professions striking

Who is striking and when in 2023? Chloe Clarke