Thousands of British workers deliver world-class armoured fighting vehicle to the British Army
Ajax supports a UK-wide supply chain of more than 230 companies and over 4,100 jobs. Built in Merthyr Tydfil in Wales, it is another demonstration of defence as an engine for economic growth. First new armoured fighting vehicle to enter service with the British Army in nearly 30 years. Thousands of skilled workers across the […]
Government strengthens pension protections for outsourced workers
Analysis and expertise from the Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) supports a consultation on the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) (England and Wales) improvements covering access and protections. “Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales: Scheme improvements (access and protections)” has been issued for consultation by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). […]
Largest crackdown on illegal workers since records began
Arrests for illegal working have soared to their highest levels since records began, following an uplift in enforcement action. Under Operation Sterling, the government invested £5 million into Immigration Enforcement, to target, arrest, detain, deport and return illegal workers in takeaways, fast food drivers, beauty salons and car washes. New figures show more than 8,000 […]
New bereavement and pregnancy protections to be shaped by businesses and workers
Public invited to share views on reforms including dismissal protections for pregnant women and new mothers at work, and bereavement leave. Business and workers to shape trade union reforms, including employer duty to inform workers of their right to join a union. Reforms will help establish a modern-day workplace, central to the Government’s vision of […]
£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff
1. Euro Garages Limited, Guide, Blackburn, BB1, failed to pay £824,383.62 to 3,317 workers. 2. Red Contract Solutions (Back Office Support) Ltd, Salford, M3, failed to pay £652,395.20 to 11,631 workers. 3. CSG FM Limited, Gomersal, BD19, failed to pay £529,083.65 to 467 workers. 4. Adecco UK Ltd, London Borough of Lambeth, EC4V, failed to […]