Unions call on government to improve 'inadequate' NHS pay rise
By Liz Wells 17 March 2026
The government must improve on its inadequate 3.3% pay rise for NHS staff by putting significant extra funding into long-delayed pay restructure talks or the workforce crisis will continue to grow,...
DHSC appoints Chinchen to work on industrial relations
By Liz Wells 05 March 2026
DHSC has appointed Liz Chinchen, who has held senior roles at the British Film Institute, local government and trades unions, to work with ministers and senior officials on industrial relations.
Teesside NHS staff secure new pay and benefits deal
By Liz Wells 25 February 2026
Cleaners, caterers, porters and security staff at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have secured a deal to give them terms and conditions that bring them in line with their colleagues.
Government unveils pay rise for 1.4m NHS workers
By Liz Wells 12 February 2026
More than 1.4 million NHS workers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive a pay rise from April, the Government announced.
BMA staff escalate pay dispute after 'disappointing' pay offer
By Liz Wells 15 December 2025
Staff at the BMA have escalated their dispute with their employer following a ‘disappointing’ revised pay offer.
BMA staff launch formal pay dispute
By Liz Wells 27 November 2025
Staff at the BMA have entered into a formal dispute with their employer in a row over pay.
Government publishes road map for Employment Right's Bill
By Liz Wells 15 July 2025
The UK Government has published its road map for implementing the Employment Rights Bill in Great Britain.
Gloucestershire phlebotomists urge chief executive to meet them face to face
By Liz Wells 04 June 2025
Striking phlebotomists at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have written to chief executive Kevin McNamara to call for direct face-to-face talks to resolve their ongoing pay dispute.
Cambridge University Hospitals staff protest against job cuts
By Liz Wells 04 June 2025
Unite members at Cambridge University Hospitals are today (4 June) demonstrating at Addenbrooke's Hospital against job cuts in the region.
Unite to ballot NHS members over 'substandard' pay award
By Liz Wells 04 June 2025
Unite has begun balloting its NHS members over the recent pay award from the government.
Delays to health workers' pay rise 'causing huge problems' for NHS
By Liz Wells 01 April 2025
Trade unions and organisations representing health workers have hit out after the government failed to deliver this year’s pay award on time.
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