Women workers secure over £1bn in equal pay claims
Female council workers across the UK have won over £1 billion in back pay after a major GMB union campaign. Discover the details and what it means for 2026.
Female council workers across the UK have won over £1 billion in back pay after a major GMB union campaign. Discover the details and what it means for 2026.
Part-time workers could qualify for a workplace pension by working just 15 hours a week from April 2026, thanks to a National Living Wage rise. Find out if you're affected.
Thousands of UK part-time workers will qualify for workplace pensions from April 2026, needing just 15 hours a week. Discover how the rising National Living Wage boosts retirement savings.
HMRC urges all UK workers to check their pay this Christmas after identifying £5.8m in arrears for 25,200 underpaid staff. Learn your rights and how to report underpayment.
Retail leaders warn Labour's new workers' rights legislation will lead to fewer jobs and hurt high streets. Read the full industry reaction and analysis.
Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre has issued a direct appeal for kindness towards retail staff during the busy festive season. The centre's social media campaign reminds millions of visitors to show respect.
Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre issues a public reminder to be kind to retail staff during the festive rush. See the campaign and public reaction.
Bus station workers and customer service staff in the West Midlands walk out for a second time, rejecting a 3.2% pay offer. UNISON warns of disruption to transport and projects.
A fresh dispute has erupted in Birmingham after agency bin workers were offered a £600 cash incentive to work over New Year, angering striking council staff. Read the full story.
Women in Birmingham reveal the costly 'pink tax' they pay for safety, changing routines after Katie Fox's fatal stabbing. Read their stories and the data on women's safety.
Nadiya Bekar, 53, admits career and partying meant she 'forgot' to start a family. She shares her story of festive loneliness and the response from women who feel the same.
Birmingham City Council denies union claims it is hiring new agency staff for 'strikebreaking' as bin strike escalates. Get the latest on the dispute.
1950s-born women face a crucial High Court judicial review this week, challenging the government's refusal to pay state pension inequality compensation. Follow the latest.
Birmingham City Council is recruiting new agency workers for street cleaning as bin strikes continue, Unite claims. The union alleges this is to replace striking staff.
Rachel Reeves' proposed £2,000 cap on salary sacrifice pension contributions could penalise young workers and cost employers. Full analysis of the Treasury's £2bn tax raid.
British Gas launches a new fixed energy tariff for Women's Super League fans, guaranteed cheaper than the January Price Cap. Find out how to sign up and save.
Former Loose Women star Andrea McLean tearfully reveals how a near-fatal health battle led her to sell everything and start a new life in Spain with her husband. Read her emotional story.
The DWP and Labour government will pay £180,000 in legal costs for WASPI campaigners after agreeing to revisit a decision on compensation. Read the latest on the pensions fight.
A watchdog committee hears emotional testimony alleging Dudley Council social workers lied and ignored vital emails concerning child protection. Read the full investigation.
British Gas partners with Women's Super League Football to launch a members-only fixed tariff, cheaper than the January price cap. Save on bills and support women's football.
The DWP has called a WASPI campaign update a 'mischaracterisation' after it agreed to withdraw a judicial review. The government commits to a fresh decision within 12 weeks.
WASPI campaigners secure a government deal for a swift review of state pension compensation, vowing to return to court if justice is delayed again. Read the latest update.
ITV presenter Laura Woods reassures fans she is 'OK' after fainting live on air during England vs Ghana coverage. Paramedics suspect a virus. Read the full story.
Two Birmingham men feature in a powerful new portrait series unveiled for White Ribbon Day 2025, urging men to speak up against violence towards women and girls.
The Angiolini Inquiry reveals critical gaps in tackling violence against women, despite it being a 'national threat'. Data failures and missed warnings persist. Read the urgent findings.
A last-minute court hearing has been scheduled in the WASPI women's fight for £2,950 DWP compensation. The judicial review continues as campaigners seek justice.
Neena Chauhan, 27, suffered a near-fatal heart attack after ignoring recurring chest pains. Her story is a vital warning about heart attack symptoms in young women.
Architect argues co-living spaces offer affordable city-centre homes for key workers, freeing up family housing and reducing congestion. Is this the solution Bristol needs?
Around 40 agency refuse collectors in Birmingham have walked out, joining hundreds of full-time staff in an ongoing dispute over alleged bullying and blacklisting. Read the latest on the city's waste collection crisis.
Birmingham City Council suspends all waste collections on December 1 due to mass pickets. Agency workers join the strike, with services set to resume on Tuesday. Full story.