6 h. ago Judge blocks Trump administration from nixing collective bargaining for most federal employees

A federal judge has agreed to temporarily block the Trump administration from implementing an executive order that a labor union says would cancel collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of federal employees

Politics

16 h. ago University urged to vow no compulsory job cuts after 350 staff opt to leave

A total of 350 workers at the University of Edinburgh have taken voluntary redundancy, according to the institution’s principal.

Politics

17 h. ago Brits doing Hajj pilgrimage told to get 'essential' jab after new cases of disease

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding travellers to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for Umrah and the upcoming Hajj pilgrimages to ensure they are vaccinated against meningitis

Politics

20 h. ago Major rally and march to be held by workers striking at prestigious Scottish university over 700 job cuts

The march and rally is the latest step in industrial action surrounding Dundee University

Events

39 h. ago Huge surge in stomach bug linked to tainted SALAD could explain explosion of colon cancer in young people, disturbing new study suggests

Researchers affiliated with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) found more than 9,000 people in England were infected with the bug between 2016 and 2023.

Events

40 h. ago USPS workers sound alarm over Trump efforts to dismantle service: ‘The hounds are at the door

The United States Postal Service is now facing off with Trump and Elon Musk’s Doge over privatizationUS postal workers – and many who depend on them – may have sighed in relief when the Trump-appointed postmaster general, Louis DeJoy, resigned last month. Now, postal workers and others fear the worst is to come.Many feared DeJoy, a prolific Trump donor and trucking logistics executive who pushed a 10-year consolidation plan at the agency, would be the man who would finally dismantle the United States Postal Service (USPS). Now the service is facing off with an empowered Trump and Elon Musk, his billionaire backer and chainsaw-wielding leader of his government job-cutting “department of government efficiency” (Doge). Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Hobbycraft closing down: widespread store closures including job cuts at centre on Derby border

Modella Capital plans CVA for Hobbycraft, potentially closing a quarter of its stores, impacting jobs at Derby border.

Politics

3 d. ago Hobbycraft closing down: widespread store closures planned at UK arts and crafts retailer

A popular arts and crafts retailer faces store closures and job cuts 🛍️

Politics

6 d. ago Outrage as Trump’s coal expansion coupled with health cuts: ‘There won’t be anyone to work in the mines’

Agencies protecting coal miners from hazards such as ‘black lung’ among those gutted by government cutsThe Trump administration’s efforts to expand coal mining while simultaneously imposing deep cuts to agencies tasked with ensuring miner health and safety has left some advocates “dumbfounded”.Agencies that protect coal miners from serious occupational hazards, including the condition best known as “black lung”, have been among those affected by major government cuts imposed by the White House and the unofficial “department of government efficiency” (Doge) run by the billionaire Elon Musk. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago UKHSA issues alert over taking antibiotics for 'common infections'

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning to the public over the use of antibiotics, stressing that Brits should not take them for certain common infections such as colds or flu

Events

7 d. ago Job cuts loom at popular Scottish attraction as centre's future 'at risk'

Staff have been warned about potential redundancies at the Glasgow Science Centre

Events

7 d. ago FDA hiring contractors to replace fired staff who supported safety inspections

The Food and Drug Administration is scrambling to hire contractors to replace fired employees who helped plan thousands of food and drug safety inspections throughout the world

Events

7 d. ago Doge cuts spark questions as employees supporting Musk space launches spared

Department of Transportation employees who provide support for Starlink and SpaceX launches safe amid job cutsElon Musk’s “department of government efficiency” and the Trump administration have spared the jobs of US Department of Transportation employees who provide support services for spacecraft launches by Musk’s companies, SpaceX and Starlink – a revelation that raises a new round of conflict of interest questions around Doge.In its most recent buyout announcement, the transportation department did not note that the positions spared supported Musk’s and others’ space operations. Continue reading...

Technology

8 d. ago Unilever to update on turnaround under new boss amid mounting trade pressure

The company is midway through a major turnaround plan which involves 7,500 previously announced job cuts and selling its ice cream division.

Events

9 d. ago Half a million UK GP records to become accessible to researchers from China

Intelligence agencies have raised fears about the authoritarian country gathering health data

Science

1 week ago Revealed: Chinese researchers can access half a million UK GP records

Medical information will be available from UK Biobank, despite western intelligence agencies’ security fearsResearchers from China are to be allowed access to half a million UK GP records despite western intelligence agencies’ fears about the authoritarian regime amassing health data, the Guardian can reveal.Preparations are under way to transfer the records to UK Biobank, a research hub that holds detailed medical information donated by 500,000 volunteers. One of the world’s largest troves of health data, the facility makes its information available to universities, scientific institutes and private companies. A Guardian analysis shows one in five successful applications for access come from China. Continue reading...

Science

2 w. ago Jim Ratcliffe is ‘trying to destroy’ everything at Man United, says Eric Cantona

Ratcliffe has raised ticket prices and undertaken swingeing cuts resulting in significant job losses since his arrival in February 2024

Politics

2 w. ago America's No1 carmaker stuns workers with job cuts as bosses grapple with Trump's car tariffs

The firm is hitting pause on part of its American-made electric future.

Economics

2 w. ago Plans to close Cardiff University nursing school paused as job cuts scaled back

The university’s vice-chancellor said ‘alternative proposals’ have been put forward.

Culture

2 w. ago Supermarket price war heats up as Tesco cites ‘very competitive market’

Chief executive Ken Murphy also refused to rule out fresh job cuts as the supermarket targets a further £500 million in savings this year.

Economics