The Latest Breaking News from Trades Union Congress

HSBC says ‘no pressure’ to move HQ out of UK despite prospect of higher bank taxes

As John Healey’s budget decision looms, lender reports 32% rise in profits

The Guardian - UK · 2h ago

Is London really the most-taxed city? Banks accused of cherrypicking data

Lobby group’s figures, shared with John Healey, are misleading as they do not include major rival Paris, say campaigners

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24

Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as bank’s bosses hail AI productivity advances

Equating to the loss of 5% of its 93,000 global staff, job cuts come as bank announces jump in quarterly profits

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22

John Healey faces calls to hike taxes on ‘bumper profits’ of banks as Iran war hits public finances

Chancellor reportedly considers reversing Tory reduction in surcharge banks pay on profits as he prepares to present autumn budget

The Independent UK · Oct 15

Hit the City with Budget tax raid of at least £9bn on banks, unions tell Chancellor John Healey

Banks in Square Mile are braced for higher levies in new Treasury tax grab

Evening Standard · Oct 15

UK households have paid extra £13,961 on bills since 2021 amid soaring inflation, TUC says

Trades Union Congress urges chancellor to tackle rising additional living costs in this month’s budget

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15

Emma Watson-backed helpline offers free legal advice to women facing sexual harassment at work

In 2019, Emma Watson helped fund a free legal advice line for women facing sexual harassment at work in England and Wales. Launched by Rights of Women, the service continues to operate seven years later, offering specialist guidance on reporting harassment, filing complaints, understanding legal rights and taking action against…

The Times of India · Oct 12

UK’s gender pay gap ‘won’t close for 30 years’ at current rates

Trades Union Congress says women have worked a month and a half for nothing this year and legislation is needed

The Guardian - UK · Feb 15

Support for UK industry ‘cannot stop at the border’ – Swinney

Mr Swinney will address the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Annual Congress on Monday.

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2025

Tories warn of ‘existential crisis’ as Employment Bill to cost firms billions

Shadow business secretary Kevin Hollinrake called for small businesses to be spared from some of the changes in the Employment Rights Bill.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024