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Pay awards remained at lowest level for four years as inflation levels increased by more than expected in January 2025.
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Department for Work and Pensions
Benefit claimants unable to work double in number
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherWork and pensions secretary Liz Kendall has claimed that ‘too many people are shut out of work’ as the government pushes ahead with plans for welfare reform.
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Architects are urging the government to rethink the introduction of new rates to sponsor overseas skilled workers for the sector.
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Pregnancy and maternity discrimination
Property consultant with morning sickness awarded £94k after ‘jazz hands’ dismissal
by Rob Mossby Rob MossEmployee who suffered from morning sickness awarded £93,600 after she was dismissed in a message that included a ‘jazz hands’ emoji.
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Workplace ‘banter’ continues to pose challenges for businesses, with 57 related employment tribunal cases recorded last year.
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UK wages are growing while job vacancies continue to fall, according to the latest official figures.
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Scottish workers are awarded the biggest pay increases in the public sector, outstripping the rest of the UK.
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Tech workers union Prospect is calling for a review into the diversity policies of US multinationals operating in the UK.
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A lack of awareness means less than 1% of those eligible are receiving Access to Work support. How can employers help?
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Barclays and NatWest are among the latest businesses to drop climate goals from their bonus schemes for senior executives.
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Countess of Chester NHS chair resigns after damning tribunal findings
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