Fair Funding for Workers and Taxpayers in England
Campaign Focus: Addressing funding imbalances and ensuring equitable treatment for the taxpayers in England. The Barnett Formula, introduced in the...
Big Changes Ahead for Minimum Wage
Millions of workers across the UK could see a pay rise next year as the Government moves closer to delivering a single adult minimum wage. Under pr...
Birmingham Bin Strike: What's Going On?
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...
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% in...
EHRC Guidance Following Supreme Court Judgment
As widely reported, the UK Supreme Court recently clarified the legal definition of “woman” under the Equality Act 2010 (the Act). The Court held t...
London Employment Tribunals Delayed to 2026
Nationwide Judge Shortages Exacerbate Backlogs Figures released in the minutes of the Employment Tribunals User Group meeting for April reveal that...
The True Cost of Prescription Charges in England
On 1 May, prescription charges in England will climb to £9.90 per item, making it the only UK nation still charging patients for medications. While...
Tribunals Can Increase Compensation
From 20 January 2025, tribunals will have the power to increase protective awards by up to 25% when employers fail to follow their collective consu...
Understanding Men’s Health Issues
Men’s health is a critical but often overlooked aspect of public health. Despite advances in medicine and awareness campaigns, men continue to face...
Understanding the Impact of Student Fees on Students
The debate over student fees is not new, but for students in England the financial burden is growing heavier each year. While higher education is o...