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Students Across England Hit Again as Tuition Fees Rise with Inflation

“Students in England Deserve Fairness, Not Higher Fees” The Workers of England Union (WEU) has condemned the Government’s plan to raise university tuition fees in England every year in line wi...
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WEU is now on more Social Media Platforms

Connect with Workers of England Union We’ve made it easier than ever to follow our campaigns and get support. Find us on your preferred platform below—we're active everywhere workers are. ...
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Understanding the Impact of The Peterloo Massacre

The Modern-Day Cavalry charge of Digital ID. The Peterloo Massacre on the 16 August 1819 in Manchester was a defining moment in English social and political history, both a tragedy and a catalyst ...
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Workers of England Launch New Website 2025

Dear Member, We are excited to introduce the: - New Workers of England Union website!! This website is your central hub for everything you need as a member. Our new website has been designe...
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Building Resilience: Skills for Thriving at Work.

Resilience is a word often used in the workplace. It isn’t about “putting up with” whatever gets thrown at you, it’s about adapting, recovering, and even finding ways to grow when things get tough...
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Council Tax Rises and Service Cuts

Recent reports from Cambridge to Camden have exposed a growing crisis in local government that working people across England can no longer afford to ignore. While councils face budget black holes, ...
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Selling Off Our Green Future

The sale of allotments by the government threatens food security, community cohesion, and environmental resilience. In this analysis, we explore why allotments matter now more than ever. The Gov...
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Driving Rules Are Changing in 2025

Major changes are coming to UK roads in 2025. These include updates to licensing for older drivers, tax changes for electric vehicles, new commercial driving standards, and enhanced safety measures...
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A Short History of Pensions in England

Early Beginnings and Trade Union Pressure The idea of state pensions in England began with the Old Age Pensions Act of 1908 under David Lloyd George and Winston Churchill. This radical step introd...
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Call Centres Returning to England, Part 2

How Many Call-Centre Roles Are Offshore? Despite growing demand, nearly half of UK companies (48%) now outsource business functions abroad—a 41% increase since the pandemic—with £500 billion alloca...
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