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Zero-Hour Contract Ban to Include Agency Workers Under New UK Employment Bill

Zero-Hour Contract Ban to Include Agency Workers Under New UK Employment Bill

The British government made a significant policy change with new amendments to the Employment Rights Bill that blocked zero-hour contract abuse for agency employees. Employers must promise agency staff a specific weekly working schedule before

Costa Coffee UK Announces Above Inflation Pay Rise for Workers – Here’s Why 

Costa Coffee UK Announces Above Inflation Pay Rise for Workers – Here’s Why 

There will be a 5% pay rise for more than 15,000 hourly paid workers at Costa Coffee which is a Coca-Cola subsidiary Company starting on April 1st 2025. This moves the starting pay from £12.00

UK Government Tightens Citizenship Rules for Small Boat Refugees

UK Government Tightens Citizenship Rules for Small Boat Refugees

The UK government now prevents refugees who arrive by small boats from joining British society. Starting February 10 2025 the UK Guidance excludes illegal border crossers from obtaining British citizenship no matter their time in

Lidl GB put up the pay of store workers by 2.8% above inflation rate

Lidl GB put up the pay of store workers by 2.8% above inflation rate

The UK government declared a planned national minimum wage with an increase to £12.21 which will come into effect in April 2025. Following this announcement the German Supermarket Chain and a British arm, Lidl put

Trade Unions pressure Labour over zero-hours workers

Trade Unions pressure Labour over zero-hours workers

The Trades Union Congress said one in 12 zero-hours worker has been with their current employer for more than a decade, while almost half have been in the same job for more than two years

Flexibility Wins! UK Companies Move to 4-Day Work Week Without Pay Cuts

Flexibility Wins! UK Companies Move to 4-Day Work Week Without Pay Cuts

Recently it has been observed that businesses in the UK are frequently shifting towards a four-day work week. According to the data around 200 companies making the move permanent—without reducing employee salaries.  This 4-Day Week

‘Terrorism has changed’ – UK PM Keir Starmer on Southport attack

‘Terrorism has changed’ – UK PM Keir Starmer on Southport attack

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently highlighted that "terrorism has changed" and the UK faces a fresh threat after the Southport attack. He is raising concerns about that threat coming from extreme violence carried out

Why does the UK observe the third Monday of January as “Blue Monday” Annually?

Why does the UK observe the third Monday of January as “Blue Monday” Annually?

Every year the third Monday of January is observed as the Blue Monday in the UK which aims to focus on mental health and well-being, and to promote uplifting steps during the gloomy winter months.

Harrasment and Racism: McDonald’s sex for shifts scandal making global headlines

Harrasment and Racism: McDonald’s sex for shifts scandal making global headlines

More than 700 former staff members at McDonald's are taking legal action against the fast-food giant amid claims of racism and sexual harassment. The McDonald's sex for shifts scandal is making headlines in different countries

English Channel Crossings: More than 15,000 illegal immigrants use small boat to reach UK since 2018

English Channel Crossings: More than 15,000 illegal immigrants use small boat to reach UK since 2018

The ruling Labour Party of Britain has blamed the opposition Tories of an apparent "appalling legacy of border security" after figures suggested that more than 150,000 illegal immigrants reached the country on small boats since