WEU News Articles

Birmingham is in the grip of a worsening waste collection crisis, with a reported 17,000 tonnes of rubbish piling up as bin workers continue strike action that began in January 2025. What’s the D...

The UK’s inflation rate showed a modest improvement, falling from 3.0% in January to 2.8% in February. Core inflation, which excludes volatile components like energy and fuel, also eased slightly f...

Tariffs are taxes or duties imposed by a government on imported goods. They serve to increase the cost of foreign products, protect domestic industries, and generate revenue. Why Do Governments U...

The University of Sussex has been fined £585,000 by the higher education regulator, the Office for Students (OfS), for failing to uphold freedom of speech. This landmark case highlights the ongoing...

The Isle of Man is set to become the first UK jurisdiction to legalise assisted dying after a bill successfully passed its final parliamentary stage. The Assisted Dying Bill, introduced in 2022 by ...

Heathrow Airport Closure On Friday, 21st March, Heathrow Airport halted operations for 18 hours due to a fire at a substation, causing mass disruption. More than 1,300 flights were affected, leavin...

The UK’s labour market outlook is uncertain following October’s budget announcement, according to data from Indeed. Although the economy broadly outperformed low expectations this year, job posting...

Overview The Employment Rights Bill introduces significant reforms to employment rights and labour relations between workers, employers and trade unions. These changes aim to clarify statutory pro...

At a Glance Key Highlights: • February 2022: High Court grants an injunction preventing Tesco from using “fire and re-hire” to remove a permanent entitlement to enhanced pay. • July 2022: Court of ...

The Employment Tribunal in London has concluded that asking a remote-working legal secretary to attend the office did not constitute harassment. Case Summary Employment Judge O Segal KC determined...