The Profound Impact of Obesity on Employment: Thousands Face Job Loss Monday, July 20, 2026 obesity employment productivity health workforce genderdifferences bmi economics discrimination inclusion New research from the University of York reveals that roughly four out of every 100 individuals living with obesity are unemployed solely due to their weight. The study highlights a notably stronger impact on employment … Read More
State Pension Age Could Rise to 70 for Those Born Before 1985, Warn Experts Saturday, July 18, 2026 pension statepension retirement age uk pensionsystem tripelock publicfinance financialplanning workforce The state pension age in the UK could rise to 70 for those born before 1985, even if the controversial triple lock is discontinued, according to warnings from a former Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) minister. Sir … Read More
West Midlands Fire Service Transfer to Mayor Faces Challenges Amid Bullying and Harassment Concerns Thursday, July 16, 2026 westmidlands fireservice devolution workforce culture bullying harassment tradeunions leadership transition The forthcoming transfer of the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority (WMFRA) to the regional mayor’s control in 2027 is underway, yet significant concerns remain about readiness and inherited challenges. This major shift, … Read More
DWP to Revamp PIP Assessments to Boost Employment for Disabled Claimants Thursday, July 9, 2026 pip dwp timmsreview disability employment assessment inclusion workforce reform support The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is preparing to overhaul Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments to better support disabled individuals in gaining and maintaining employment. This initiative stems from the … Read More
We Want to Keep Our Skilled Workforce in Sandwell, but New Homes Plan Threatens Our Business Friday, June 19, 2026 glazing sandwell cradleyheath housing manufacturing business workforce development planning economy A 30-year-old glazing company in Cradley Heath fears it could be forced to close due to plans to build nearly 100 new homes on its current site. The former F. & L. Smout & Sons site on Woods Lane is set to be … Read More
DWP Urged to Make Urgent Changes for Benefits Claimants Born in Specific Years Thursday, June 4, 2026 dwp benefits youngpeople employment labour conservatives unemployment economy workforce education The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been pressed to implement decisive reforms for benefits claimants born in certain years, as concerns grow about dwindling opportunities for young people. The Conservative Party … Read More