Category: TUC

Don’t ‘tiptoe round’ impact of Trump tariffs on UK jobs, government urged– politics live

Lib Dems say businesses and workers want the government to stand up for them ‘in the face of Trump’s threats’Downing Street has announced a mini-reshuffle following the sacking of Andrew Gwynne as a health...

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No 10 won’t commit to retaliatory action if US imposes tariffs on metal imports – UK politics live

Downing Street says it has not seen details of Trump’s proposed steel and aluminium tariffsDowning Street has announced a mini-reshuffle following the sacking of Andrew Gwynne as a health minister over the weekend.Ashley...

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MPs’ pay body recommends 2.8% rise, taking salaries to nearly £94,000 – UK politics live

Ipsa proposals are in line with government recommendations on a wider public sector pay increase for this yearDowning Street has announced a mini-reshuffle following the sacking of Andrew Gwynne as a health minister over the...

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UK politics: Philp’s ‘patronising’ comment about Britons’ work ethic show Tories ‘out of touch’, TUC says – as it happened

General secretary highlights ‘legacy of 14 years of falling living standards under the Tories’In an article for the Guardian, the Labour MP Clive Lewis said Rachel Reeves’ growth speech this week means the...

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FTSE 100 bosses make more money by noon today than average worker in a year

Bosses will hit milestone marginally quicker this year on the third working day of 2025 with median hourly pay of £1,298, says High Pay CentreThe chief executives of FTSE 100 companies will have made more money in 2025 by...

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Labour must ‘stick to its guns’ on UK employment rights bill, says TUC chief

In new year message, Paul Nowak says ministers must resist pressure from business groups to water down plansKeir Starmer’s government has been urged to “stick to its guns” amid growing pressure from business...

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UK retailers accused of recruiting young shop workers without rights over Christmas

Lush and Gymshark among chains using apps promoted by TikTok influencers to take on gig economy assistants lacking basic protections, say unionsUnions have accused high-street retailers of drafting in young gig economy store...

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Creaking public services are costing companies in absent staff, employers tell TUC

Union group urges chancellor to better fund health, social care and childcare to get staff back to work and boost productivityUK businesses are losing staff working time because of waits for healthcare or caring duties due to...

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Labour’s workers’ rights plans can win over Tory and Reform voters, says TUC

Trade union leaders meet ministers for final talks on employment rights bill before unveiling on ThursdayLabour can use its overhaul of workers’ rights to win over disaffected Tory and Reform voters, the TUC has said, as...

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UK politics: Starmer accused of ‘hiding’ assessment of winter fuel payment cut on pensioners – as it happened

Rishi Sunak asks PM over previous Labour analysis linking the policy to 4,000 extra deaths a yearA new Labour pressure group aiming to “take on the Nimbys” is being launched today, PA Media says. PA reports.The...

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