Labour and DWP Criticised Over Seven-Year Benefit Work Low
New figures reveal just 6.9% of Universal Credit claimants found work monthly in 2025, the lowest rate since 2019, sparking political criticism and defence spending concerns.
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DWP's £1.5bn Jobs Guarantee for Youth Employment
The Department for Work and Pensions unveils a major £1.5 billion investment strategy, including paid work placements and local job fairs, to help young people into employment.
UPS Cuts 30,000 Jobs and Closes 24 Warehouses
Global delivery giant UPS confirms plans to cut 30,000 jobs and close 24 warehouses in 2026, representing 6% of its workforce, as part of a major network overhaul.
DWP Work Mandate for 1M+ Universal Credit Claimants
Official figures reveal a seven-year low in welfare claimants securing employment, with only one in fourteen moving into work monthly. Political criticism mounts as DWP defends its initiatives.
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Third Birmingham Bin Strike Megapicket Underway
A third major 'megapicket' protest by bin workers is taking place across Birmingham, causing ongoing disruption to waste services in the city in early 2026.
Birmingham Bin Workers Threaten Legal Action
Up to 400 legal claims are being prepared against Birmingham City Council by bin workers in a bitter 13-month dispute over role deletions and pay cuts.
Duckyls Farm Recruits Care Farm Instructor
Diagrama Foundation is recruiting a permanent care farm instructor at Duckyls Farm near East Grinstead, blending farming, animal care and support for adults with learning disabilities.
Sainsbury's £13.23 National Pay Rise from March 2026
Sainsbury's reveals a 5% pay increase for hourly-paid colleagues, raising national rates to £13.23 and London rates to £14.54 from March 2026, with full-time staff gaining over £1,200 annually.
Tesco to Cut 380 Jobs in UK Store Restructuring
Supermarket giant Tesco confirms plans to eliminate 380 roles across UK stores while centralising bakery operations and installing new in-store facilities at 100 Express locations.
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£27 Million AI Training Boost for UK Workers Announced
The Labour government has unveiled a £27 million initiative to provide free AI training for UK workers, aiming to position Britain as a global leader in artificial intelligence adoption and workforce development.
Aldi Hiring Official Nugget Taster Nationwide
Aldi is recruiting a Nugget Taster to sample and rate chicken nuggets for free. Applicants must submit video entries by February 4 for this unique product testing role.
Amazon to Cut 16,000 Jobs Globally in Restructuring
Amazon has revealed plans to eliminate approximately 16,000 positions worldwide as part of ongoing operational streamlining, with potential impacts on UK staff.
Fintech Jobs Boom: UK Software Roles Drive 29% Hiring Increase
Morgan McKinley report reveals UK financial services advertised positions rose 13% year-on-year, with fintech recruitment jumping 29% driven by software engineering and product management demand.
Birmingham Bin Strike: Union Vows 'As Long as It Takes'
Birmingham's bin workers continue their strike into a second year, with Unite union pledging indefinite action until negotiations resume over pay and role downgrades.
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Morrisons Criticised by Union Over Pay Dispute
Supermarket giant Morrisons faces criticism from Usdaw union for refusing pay rises beyond national living wage amid financial pressures.
£900 Pay Rise for UK Workers from April
Millions of UK workers will receive a 4% pay increase from April, boosting the National Living Wage to £12.71 per hour and providing an average £900 annual uplift.
Birmingham's Economic Inactivity Crisis Stalls Living Standards
New research reveals Birmingham has the UK's lowest economic activity rate at 70%, with unemployment at 6.4%, severely impacting disposable income growth in the West Midlands.
700,000 Jobless Graduates Claiming DWP Benefits
New analysis reveals 700,000 graduates are claiming DWP benefits, with figures significantly higher than previously reported. Over 100,000 under-30s are affected, sparking debate about education reform.
Worcestershire Jobs Drop by 2,000 as Businesses Close
Worcestershire sees a year-on-year decline of 1,847 payroll employees, with closures including Cosy Club and Hillbilly's Street Kitchen impacting local employment figures.
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WorkWell Expands: 250,000 Offered Voluntary Support
The DWP's WorkWell programme expands across England, offering voluntary health-and-employment support to 250,000 claimants with health conditions.
£85k 'Lady-in-Waiting' Job Advertised in London
A wealthy individual is seeking a personal assistant for a unique 'Lady-in-Waiting' role based in central London, offering an £85,000 salary for Monday to Friday work.
Amazon Workforce Restructuring: 14,000 Jobs Cut
Amazon is implementing a significant workforce reduction affecting 14,000 employees across multiple divisions, marking one of the largest layoffs in the company's history.
Four-Day Week Adoption Accelerates in UK
New research shows over 50 organisations with 1,400+ workers adopted a four-day week in 2025, with London leading regional adoption and employers reporting productivity and wellbeing gains.
250+ UK Companies Adopt Four-Day Week on Full Pay
A landmark shift in UK work culture sees 253 companies now offering a four-day working week with no loss of pay, a 27% increase from last year, covering over 6,000 employees.
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New Academy Trains Veterans for Highways Jobs
The Building Heroes Highways Training Academy officially launches in Oxfordshire, providing service leavers with intensive four-week programmes to gain industry certifications and guaranteed job interviews.
DWP WorkWell Programme to Help 250,000 Stay in Work
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched the WorkWell service nationwide, following a pilot that assisted 25,000 people. The initiative provides health and employment support to help individuals stay in or return to work.
Wales Unemployment Rises to 5.4%, Above UK Average
Wales' unemployment rate has increased to 5.4%, higher than the UK average of 5.1%. Economic inactivity remains a significant concern, with 24.5% of working-age adults not in the labour market.
Young DWP Claimants Face Benefit Cuts if They Refuse Jobs
A new government initiative requires young Universal Credit recipients to accept job offers from major retailers or risk losing their benefits, with 66 companies participating.
Asda Warehouse Jobs at Risk: Union Warns of 1,200 Redundancies
A union has claimed Asda is putting up to 1,200 warehouse roles at risk of redundancy, affecting clothing depots in Lymedale, North East clothing and Brackmills due to outsourcing to DHL.
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Unemployment at 5.1% Four-Year High as Vacancies Rise
UK unemployment holds at a four-year high of 5.1% despite a 10,000 rise in vacancies. Experts warn of an 'economic hangover' as payrolled employee numbers fall. Get the latest jobs data analysis.
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