34 h. ago Yorkshire bosses face backlash for axing UK miners while hiring Belarus workers

Bosses at the Woodsmith Mine project in north Yorkshire - which is trying to gain access to the world's largest known deposit of polyhalite fertiliser - have cut jobs at the site while hiring workers from Belarus

Economics

34 h. ago PIP reforms urged as disabled workers face jobs market difficulties

New DWP data shows that for every disabled person moving into work, another is leaving

Economics

43 h. ago Mossmorran workers at risk of losing jobs should not be subject to petty political squabbles

Record View says affected workers want unity of purpose but what they have is yet another petty squabble between ­politicians.

Politics

4 d. ago IRS relaxes ‘no tax on tips law’ so more workers can take advantage. Here’s who will benefit

Treasure Department’s tax collector said it was providing temporary ‘transition relief’ to workers in certain jobs that otherwise wouldn’t have been eligible for ‘no tax on tips’

Economics

4 d. ago Christmas party season sparks fresh warning as workplace hangovers cost UK £1.4 billion

With Christmas parties underway, employers are warned of rising alcohol- and drug-related risks, as new findings show one in three workers has witnessed substance use on the job

Economics

6 d. ago New PIP reform plans could impact Blue Badge holders or people on Motability Scheme

A review of the full PIP assessment process will be completed by Autumn next year.

Politics

7 d. ago ‘Without our expertise, mistakes get made’: the Cop30 campaign to give workers a voice

In this week’s newsletter: The green transition’s effect on workers is a hot topic, as advocates push for those working at the frontlines to have a say in climate policy• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereWe know that to avert the worst effects of the climate crisis, the world must reshape fundamental aspects of society – from how we eat and move around to how we turn on the lights and build homes. The transformation of energy, manufacturing, construction, agriculture and transport is creating millions of new jobs. But it’s also disrupting old roles in polluting industries.The green transition’s effect on workers around the world is a hot topic at this year’s Cop30 climate conference here in Belém, Brazil. More on what labour and climate justice advocates are demanding, after today’s headlines.$170,000 a minute: why Saudi Arabia is the biggest blocker of climate actionClimate crisis or a warning from God? Iranians desperate for answers as water dries upFlo...

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8 d. ago Birmingham bin strikes escalate with workers voting 'overwhelmingly' to extend walkouts which could now continue beyond next year's local elections

Unite the union said workers employed by Birmingham City Council will be joined on the picket lines by agency workers who were hired by Job & Talent to perform refuse work.

Politics

8 d. ago Are YOU rich? Our calculator reveals how your salary stacks up against the UK

Do you earn more or less than the average person who does your job, or the typical worker where you live? Use our special calculator to see how your salary stacks up

Economics

9 d. ago British Gas bosses cancel Xmas bash for staff but hosted swanky do for select few

While workers face losing their job, and parties have pulled for everyone else, the company shelled out for a black tie celebration for a small group of what were understood to be sales team, senior management and partners to celebrate their successes

Politics

1 week ago North Sea oil worker wins £1m and immediately quits job after spending 7 months a year offshore

Christian Jones, 52, is the latest winner of the Omaze Monthly Millionaire Draw, scooping a life-changing £1 million prize, completely tax-free.

Economics

1 week ago ‘Red cup rebellion’: striking Starbucks baristas urge customers to stay away

In Brooklyn, workers walked off the job in search of fair pay and conditions – and said many customers were in supportAt a popular Starbucks in Brooklyn’s Clinton Hill, hundreds of people – including workers, union allies, and community supporters – filled the sidewalks. In 40F (4.4C) weather, picketers held signs, marched, and chanted “What’s disgusting? Union-busting!” and “No contract, no coffee!”More than a thousand Starbucks workers across the US walked off the job on Thursday in over 40 cities, marking one of the largest coordinated actions yet by the rapidly-growing union movement inside the world’s largest coffee chain. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Whistleblower claims stopping drug Scots deaths is impossible with staffing crisis

Drug worker walked out of key job, claiming many addicted Scots get "less than minimum" help

Events

1 week ago Workers take on side jobs to combat stagnant salaries and insecurity about employment

Working professionals in the U.S. are taking on side jobs to supplement their income amid frozen salaries, inflation and fear of layoffs

Economics

1 week ago DWP timeline for PIP eligibility changes for new and existing claimants

PIP reforms have been put on hold until a comprehensive review of the benefit has been completed.

Politics

2 w. ago UK unemployment rises to 5%, the highest level in four years

ONS says jobs market worsening before budget, as HMRC reports falling number of workers on firms’ payrollsBusiness live – latest updatesUnemployment in the UK has risen by more than expected to the highest level in four years, official figures show, amid a worsening slowdown in the jobs market before Rachel Reeves’s autumn budget.With under three weeks to go before the chancellor’s tax and spending statement, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show the headline unemployment rate rose to 5.0% in the three months to the end of September, up from 4.8% in the previous quarter. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago PIP Motability scheme could be reformed to exclude those with certain disabilities

The Motability scheme allows Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants with severe mobility problems to lease a new vehicle, provided they are awarded the higher mobility rate of the benefit

Politics

2 w. ago Offshore oil workers must lose weight or face losing their jobs under new safety measures

The OEUK industry body will offer support to those who stand to be affected by the safety measure and says job losses would be the “absolute worst-case scenario”

Politics

2 w. ago TfL staff take fight to Downing Street over visa rule changes that could force them to leave UK

Union leaders warn dozens of TfL workers could lose their jobs and right to remain in the UK after changes to skilled worker visa rules

Politics

2 w. ago Offshore worker told to lose weight or they could lose their jobs

New guidelines from trade body Offshore Energies UK could see overweight workers lose their jobs if the fail to lose weight

Politics