Category: Policy and Legal Perspectives
Tesco trials early store closures to cut costs
Tesco has announced a trial to close certain stores an hour earlier as part of a wider initiative to streamline operations and reduce costs.
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UK Government Launches Consultation on Ethnicity and Disability Pay Gap Reporting
The UK Government has launched a consultation on mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for employers with 250 or more staff.
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New Union Digital Access Rights Could Transform Workplace Dynamics
Employers may soon face legal obligations to distribute trade union messages through internal systems thanks to a new Bill.
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UK Government Lacks AI Ethics Officers Despite Rapid AI Expansion
Despite the rapid adoption of AI technologies across the UK public sector, no ministerial government department currently employs an AI Ethics Officer.
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Government Urged to Develop Strategy for Ageing Workforce and Demographic Change
The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has called for a new Government strategy to address the implications of the UK’s ageing population.
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UK Government to End Overseas Recruitment of Care Workers Amid Migration Crackdown
The UK government has confirmed plans to end international recruitment for care workers as part of its broader efforts to reduce migration.
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Employment Rights Bill Faces Pushback Over Zero Hours Contract Reforms
The Employment Rights Bill is drawing criticism from employers and industry groups, particularly in the retail and hospitality sectors.
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Carer’s Allowance Earnings Limit to Increase this April
The earnings limit for Carer’s Allowance will increase from £151 per week to £196 per week from 7 April 2025.
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WorkCongress 2025: Addressing the Future of Work in a Changing World
WorkCongress 2025 will bring together global leaders to discuss the future of work and navigate modern challenges.
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How 2025 Employment Law Changes Are Reshaping Work Globally
A new report from global HR platform Boundless outlines how employment laws are evolving worldwide. What does this entail?
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UK SMEs Prioritise Growth Despite Economic Uncertainty
New research indicates that UK small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) remain resilient despite economic challenges.
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UK Government Announces Major Welfare Reforms to Increase Employment
The UK government has unveiled changes to the welfare system, aiming to encourage more disabled and long-term sick individuals into work.
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