New 8-Hour Minimum Working Week Proposed for Over 1 Million UK Zero-Hours Workers Wednesday, June 3, 2026 zero-hours labour employment uk contracts labour-law workers unions regulation flexibility The Labour Party government has unveiled plans to reform zero-hours contracts, proposing a new rule that would guarantee a minimum number of working hours for employees, including agency workers. This change aims to provide … Read More
13 Flights Cancelled at Birmingham Airport on April 13 Amid German Pilots' Strike Monday, April 13, 2026 birmingham airport eurowings lufthansa strike vc flights cancellations unions pilots On Monday, April 13, Birmingham Airport faced significant disruption with 13 flights cancelled, primarily affecting Eurowings and Lufthansa services. The cancellations come as German commercial pilots’ union Vereinigung … Read More