Category: Public sector careers

Labour facing moment of truth over tax pledges, economists warn

Experts say 5.5% pay increase for public sector not ‘consistent’ with spending plans that rule out tax risesLabour is fast approaching a moment of truth over its election pledges on tax and spending, experts have...

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Nurses in England took an average of one week off sick for stress last year, data shows

Chronic workforce shortages have put nursing staff under unbearable pressure, says union chiefNurses in England took an average of a week off sick last year because of stress, anxiety or depression, NHS figures reveal.The...

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Up to 32,000 Unison NHS staff in England to strike on 8 March

Union hits out after it was excluded from talks between health secretary and Royal College of NursingThe health union Unison has announced new strike action and warned there could be no “pick and mix solution” to the...

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Four in 10 junior doctors plan to quit NHS as soon as they can, survey finds

Poor pay and working conditions are main reasons for wanting to find other work, says BMAFour in 10 junior doctors are actively planning to quit the NHS as soon as they can find another job, according to a survey by the British...

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UK minister warns public workers to brace for real-term pay cuts amid rail strikes

Simon Clarke says rail strikes this week ‘likely’ and insists government will not intervene in negotiationsPeople should prepare for inevitable rail strikes this week, a senior minister has said, as he warned that...

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NHS England staff should have Covid vaccine before winter, Hancock says

Former health secretary warns ministers against delaying mandatory jabs for health workersCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNHS workers in England must be legally required to get Covid...

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