Working in Winter: Health & Safety Tips
The shortest day may be over, but with several months of winter still to come, cold temperatures, rain, hail, wind, snow and fog remain a daily rea...
Zero-Hours Contracts: Just the Tip of the Iceberg
New analysis from the British Trade Union Congress (TUC) reveals that zero-hours contracts are only the beginning of a wider crisis in low-paid and...
Zero-Hours Contracts: What You Need to Know
With Christmas right around the corner, many companies will be sourcing seasonal staff to help navigate the busiest time of the year. Many of these...
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, an...
Health & Wellbeing: Building Better Daily Habits
Living a healthier life isn’t about extreme diets or gruelling gym sessions, it’s about small, consistent changes that fit into your day. The habit...
State Pension: A Raw Deal for Working People
Can You Really Live on this State Pension? The government announced that the State Pension increased by 8.5% in April 2025, giving those entitled t...
What Is the Four-Day Week and Why Is It Being Discussed? (Part 1)
The idea of the four-day working week has moved from a fringe experiment to a mainstream debate. Across the world, businesses and governments are t...
What Is the Four-Day Week and Why Is It Being Discussed? (Part 3)
Despite its promise, the four-day week is not without challenges. For Trade Unions, like the WEU, it is essential to weigh the risks and realities ...
Should severance pay for ministers be reformed or scrapped?
Rayner Severance Payment: – Unfair or justified? Ever wondered what happens to a cabinet minister’s pay when they lose their job? Whether resigning...
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...