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NHS physiotherapists take part in a strike outside of St Thomas’ Hospital on January. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

NHS unions and government reach pay offer deal

Cambridge, Brighton, Newcastle and Bristol (clockwise from top left) ranked highly in the list of happiest places to work (Images: Adobe)
Cambridge, Brighton, Newcastle and Bristol (clockwise from top left) ranked highly in the list of happiest places to work (Images: Adobe)

20 happiest places to work in the UK according to staff satisfaction

Many well known companies in the UK are still failing to close the gender pay gap (Image: Adobe/NationalWorld/Mark Hall)
Many well known companies in the UK are still failing to close the gender pay gap (Image: Adobe/NationalWorld/Mark Hall)

International Women’s Day: 18 companies with huge gender pay gaps

Experts have given their views on working a four day week. Top, left to right: Becky Simms (photo by Amy Louise Kolsteren), Ellen Beardmore (photo by Scott Merrylees), Joanna Earle (photo by Amy Louise Kolsteren). Bottom, left to right, Louise Verity, Mayah Riaz (photo by Maryanne Scott) and Sadie Restorick.
Experts have given their views on working a four day week. Top, left to right: Becky Simms (photo by Amy Louise Kolsteren), Ellen Beardmore (photo by Scott Merrylees), Joanna Earle (photo by Amy Louise Kolsteren). Bottom, left to right, Louise Verity, Mayah Riaz (photo by Maryanne Scott) and Sadie Restorick.

Explainer The pros and cons of the 4-day week - explained by workers who do it

The world’s biggest trial of a four-day working week has been hailed a “major breakthrough” (Photo: Adobe)
The world’s biggest trial of a four-day working week has been hailed a “major breakthrough” (Photo: Adobe)

‘Breakthrough’ as 92% of UK firms to stick to four-day work week

Firefighters postpone strikes after increased pay offer

Rishi Sunak is poised to announce legislation which would curb the right to strike (Photo: Getty Images)
Rishi Sunak is poised to announce legislation which would curb the right to strike (Photo: Getty Images)

Anti-strike laws could allow employers to sue unions and sack staff

Transport Secretary says he won’t negotiate with Mick Lynch

The RMT union warned more train strikes are “highly likely” (Photo: Getty Images)
The RMT union warned more train strikes are “highly likely” (Photo: Getty Images)

Railway workers to stage series of strikes in December and January

Workers across the UK are expected to be given a bank holiday day off for the funeral of the Queen. (Credit: Getty Images)
Workers across the UK are expected to be given a bank holiday day off for the funeral of the Queen. (Credit: Getty Images)

What we know about who will be off work for the Queen’s funeral

The best answers to the most common job interview questions

These are your legal rights when it comes to working in the heat, whether you work from home, an office, or outdoors.
These are your legal rights when it comes to working in the heat, whether you work from home, an office, or outdoors.

When is it too hot to work? UK rules explained

This is how warm in needs to be in the UK for schools to close and pupils to be sent home.
This is how warm in needs to be in the UK for schools to close and pupils to be sent home.

Will schools close due to the heatwave? Can pupils be sent home?

Long Covid is one of the unfortunate lasting legacies of the pandemic
Long Covid is one of the unfortunate lasting legacies of the pandemic

Long Covid: your employment rights explained if you need time off

Four day working week trial to launch in 60 UK firms this summer

The UK’s SSP is one of the least generous in Europe (image: Adobe)
The UK’s SSP is one of the least generous in Europe (image: Adobe)

How much is UK statutory sick pay and how does it compare?

Nicola Sturgeon has announced changes to Scotland’s Covid measure, including working from home guidance. (Credit: Getty)
Nicola Sturgeon has announced changes to Scotland’s Covid measure, including working from home guidance. (Credit: Getty)

Nicola Sturgeon announces changes to Scotland’s work from home advice

Frontline healthcare staff in England must be fully vaccinated against Covid by 1 April (Photo: Getty Images)
Frontline healthcare staff in England must be fully vaccinated against Covid by 1 April (Photo: Getty Images)

Healthcare staff face sack without payments under Covid jab plans

The Real Living Wage is set to rise today (Getty Images)
The Real Living Wage is set to rise today (Getty Images)

The companies with the Real Living Wage as workers gain a pay rise

Do you still need to go to work if I can’t get petrol for my car?

Commuters crossing London Bridge during evening rush hour as economists have warned that there is likely to be a rise in unemployment due to new redundancies (image:PA)
Commuters crossing London Bridge during evening rush hour as economists have warned that there is likely to be a rise in unemployment due to new redundancies (image:PA)

Government furlough scheme payments draw to close in UK

John Lewis and Pret a Manger were amongst the 191 businesses named for underpaying employees (Photo: Leon Neal/ TOLGA AKMEN/Getty Images)
John Lewis and Pret a Manger were amongst the 191 businesses named for underpaying employees (Photo: Leon Neal/ TOLGA AKMEN/Getty Images)

Full list of 191 businesses that paid employees less than minimum wage

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said that although it understood firms will want to protect both their staff and customers by requiring employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19, it advises them to take other factors into consideration (Photo: Shutterstock)
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said that although it understood firms will want to protect both their staff and customers by requiring employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19, it advises them to take other factors into consideration (Photo: Shutterstock)

Requirements for employees to be vaccinated must be ‘non-discriminatory’

England fans celebrating (PA)
England fans celebrating (PA)

Employers urged to let workers watch Euro 2020 games

Working from home could be the new normal as ministers get set to consult on plans post-pandemic (Shutterstock).
Working from home could be the new normal as ministers get set to consult on plans post-pandemic (Shutterstock).

Working from home laws: can workers choose to work from home permanently?

The Chancellor announced the scheme in March as part of the Budget.
The Chancellor announced the scheme in March as part of the Budget.

Businesses can now apply for £3000 cash boost for taking on apprentices

Recruitment experts have seen a huge interest in remote working over the last year
Recruitment experts have seen a huge interest in remote working over the last year

Can home working benefit your health?