Why Hiring Local Is Good for Business
Hiring local people isn’t just a moral choice, it’s a practical one. Whether you’re a small business, a public sector employer, or a large organisa...
Too Much of a Good Thing or Growth Without a Market: England’s Wine Industry at the Crossroads
Over the last decade English wine has undergone something close to an agricultural gold rush. Vineyard acreage has expanded by more than 80% since ...
Why the Steel Industry Is in Crisis
The steel industry was once a symbol of industrial might and national pride—the beating heart of Britain’s Industrial Revolution. At its peak, the ...
Keeping up with the internet and new tools [Pt 2]
What an “Always-on system” can mean in a workplace context What counts as an always-on system? Chatbots and virtual assistants that can answer cust...
Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement
Issued by the Secretary of State under section 203 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 Topics: England Union, English ...
Did You Know You Could Die From Heat?
5 Ways to Recognise a Heat-Related Illness Heat Rash: Presents as clusters of red pimples or small blisters. Heat Cramps: Painful muscle spasms in ...
One in Five Women Harassed at Work
Recent research reveals that 20% of women experience some form of sexual harassment in the workplace. These findings highlight a persistent issue o...
London Bus Drivers Can Report Complaints
Bus drivers across London now have the reassurance that they can raise safety concerns without risking their jobs. This development represents a ma...
WEU Visit the London Bus Depots
The Workers’ Educational Union (W.E.U.) conducted an extensive tour of several London bus depots to engage directly with professional drivers and d...
City Link Hauliers Collapse
Workers in England, who constitute the bulk of the 2,727 City Link workforce, now face redundancy following the sudden collapse of the UK parcel de...