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The Supreme Court ruled that in the Equality Act 2010 (the Act), ‘sex’ means biological sex.

Following the UK Supreme Court judgment in For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers, we are working to update our statutory and non-statutory guidance. We know that many people have questions about the judgment and what it…

News in brief 29/04/2025

News in Brief – 22nd April – 29th April 2025

Crossbow Attack in Leeds Two women were badly hurt in an attack using a crossbow and a gun in Leeds. A 38-year-old man, who injured himself, has been arrested. Police say no one else is…

Health & Wellbeing 29/04/2025

Understanding Workplace Stress and Burnout (No 1)

Introduction At times, work can feel rewarding and fulfilling but it can also become a source of overwhelming pressure when work becomes stressful. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, anxious, or disconnected from your work, you’re…

EHRC provides interim guidance following recent Supreme Court judgment

Article by Angela Renwick – Associate Just Employment Law As has been widely reported, the UK Supreme Court recently provided clarification on the legal definition of “woman”. The Supreme Court determined that, under the Equality…

‘Truly Unfair’: The True Cost of Prescription Charges in England

‘Truly Unfair’: The True Cost of Prescription Charges in England In England, a ” bad day” is approaching as prescription charges are set to rise to almost £10 per item on the 1st May. While…

News In-depth 24/04/2025

News in-depth 24th April 2025

Understanding Annual Salary Data As inflation shows signs of retreating and discussion is about wages rising, workers are finally being told what they’ve waited years to hear. Their pay is going further, but taking a…

Health & Wellbeing, Latest News 24/04/2025

Why Sleep Matters

Sleep is often the first thing we sacrifice when life gets busy, but research continues to show just how essential it is for our overall health and wellbeing. From physical health to emotional stability, sleep…

Health & Wellbeing 23/04/2025

Introducing the New ‘Health and Wellbeing’ Tab

The WEU is proud to introduce a brand-new tab to our website: Health and Wellbeing. This Tab has been created to support our members with advice, guidance, and inspiration to live healthier, more balanced lives. We…

Health & Wellbeing 22/04/2025

Sleep Hygiene & Insomnia: Fact Sheet

Dear Member, Over the years, many of our members have shared how challenging it can be to get a good night’s sleep when dealing with issues at work or at home. Sleep is essential to…

News in brief 22/04/2025

News in-brief:- 15th – 22nd April 2025

Gatwick Named Worst UK Airport for Delays (Again) Gatwick Airport was the worst in the UK for flight delays in 2024, with an average departure delay of 23.6 minutes. While this marks a slight improvement…

News In-depth 15/04/2025

News in-brief – 7th – 14th April 2025

Government Seizes Control of British Steel in Emergency Move In a dramatic turn of events, the UK government has taken control of the Chinese-owned British Steel plant in Scunthorpe. The emergency move, passed through Parliament…

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 action that began in January 2025. What’s the Dispute About?…

News in-brief: 25th March – 7th April

UK Economic Update – Inflation & Retail Sales UK inflation 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…

Fair Pay and Job Security for Mothers – Reforming Zero-Hour Contracts is Just the Beginning

Fair Pay and Job Security for Mothers – Reforming Zero-Hour Contracts is Just the Beginning Recent research by the TUC highlights significant gender inequalities linked to zero-hours contracts. These contracts not only create job insecurity…