Work-related fatalities fall to all-time low – HSE

08/07/2026

A total of 126 workers were killed in work-related incidents in Great Britain in the past year, the lowest number on record, according to the latest annual fatality statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The figure, for 2025/26,…

Coastguards threaten exit in reaction to new contract proposals

08/07/2026

Coastguard officers could be set to leave the service in droves after new plans to reclassify their volunteer status following a landmark tribunal decision in January. The Court of Appeal ruling confirmed that coastguard rescue officers (CROs) across the UK…

Global employment at record highs, says OECD

08/07/2026

Labour markets in OECD countries remain resilient, with total employment at an all-time high and projected to continue to grow this year and next. However, real wages remain below their levels five years ago in around one-third of OECD countries,…

Can visa fee refunds really unlock growth for UK employers?

08/07/2026

The government recently announced plans to reimburse visa costs for fast-growing companies in a bid to supercharge the start-up economy. But how impactful will this measure really be, asks Victoria Welsh? The government’s proposal to reimburse visa costs for certain…

Australian dock workers fight against AI rollout

08/07/2026

Australian dock workers are asking for a 28-hour working week in response to plans to increase the use of AI and automation in their work. The Maritime Union of Australia has accused logistics giant DP World of putting workers’ jobs…

John Lewis jobs at risk as it cuts services

07/07/2026

Around 200 John Lewis staff could be at risk of redundancy as the retailer closes its bureaux de change and gift-wrapping services. The employee-owned company said the decision to close the foreign exchange counters was due to falling demand, and…

Tribunal ruling highlights dangers of sending GIFs at work

07/07/2026

Sending what you think is a humorous GIF to a work colleague may appear harmless, but a ruling by an employment tribunal has illustrated it can be anything but. A female security guard, Ms Ursuleanu, has been awarded almost £14,000…

Leaders say studying abroad improved their skills

07/07/2026

The vast majority of respondents in a survey said that their international education strengthened their strategic thinking skills and positively affected their careers. Source: www.hrdive.com