Thousands of ASDA workers vote on strike action as cost of living crisis deepens - says GMB Union
Thousands of Asda workers begin a consultative vote on industrial action today over proposed cuts to their sick pay and a real-terms pay cut...
Wednesday, 6 April 2022 11:19
Delays to university pay talks are ‘unacceptable,’ say unions
Joint education unions have voiced their ‘outrage’ at the university employers’ decision not to present a pay offer for members in the first meeting...
Wednesday, 6 April 2022 10:46
Forestry Commission launches ground-breaking apprenticeship programme for the forestry sector
A first-of-its-kind apprenticeship initiative to foster a growing, highly skilled and more diverse workforce within the forestry sector has been opened today.
Wednesday, 6 April 2022 10:42
Tax cut worth up to £1,000 for half a million small businesses starts today
Nearly half a million UK businesses will benefit from a tax cut worth up to £1,000 from today...
Wednesday, 6 April 2022 10:40
Energy Strategy: Greenpeace briefing
The Energy Security Strategy is being introduced at speed in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the concern over the dependence on Russian fossil fuels...
Wednesday, 6 April 2022 10:28
Economy Minister announces £4.5 million funding for Flexible Skills Programme in Wales
The Welsh Government is providing £4.5 million to develop the skills-base of businesses and create a Welsh workforce ready to capitalise on future economic opportunities...
Wednesday, 6 April 2022 10:19
£380m to help tackle the Cost-of-Living crisis in Wales
With the Office for Budget Responsibility stating that 2022-2023 will see the biggest fall in living standards in the UK since records began and as the National Insurance rise...
Wednesday, 6 April 2022 10:16
Government future proofs Britain’s energy system with launch of new body to boost energy resilience
The government has today committed to delivering a new public body to strengthen the resilience of Great Britain’s energy system...
Wednesday, 6 April 2022 10:12
Business unity is essential to beat cyber attacks
Comment piece in The Times from Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and No 10 Chief of Staff Steve Barclay and Director General of the CBI Tony Danker...
Wednesday, 6 April 2022 09:52
Cuddly toys and umbrellas helping sellers fake their way to five-star Amazon reviews, Which? finds
Unscrupulous businesses are exploiting weaknesses in Amazon's review system to fraudulently boost their listings with reviews lifted from completely different products...
Wednesday, 6 April 2022 09:40