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Concern over rising number of Ukrainian refugees in UK facing homelessness

Concerns are growing that increasing numbers of Ukrainian refugees in the UK are facing homelessness or destitution, the Government has been warned. The latest official figures show that 4,295 Ukrainian households have needed assistance from ...

20 Feb 2023 at 00:01

Employers who flout visa laws and exploit foreign workers to face crackdown

Employers who flout visa rules could face lengthy bars from hiring foreign workers, as part of a crackdown on abuse and exploitation. Ministers plan to double the length of time companies can be sanctioned to two years for serious ...

28 Nov 2024 at 09:30

Life

What are the proposed changes to sick pay and parental leave – and how will they affect us?

Details of new rights for workers are due to be announced by the government today, which includes significant changes to sick pay and parental leave. Ministers described this new Employment Rights Bill – which includes 28 ...

10 Oct 2024 at 12:25

New estimate ‘shows scale of exploitation on Wild West care visa route’

An estimate suggesting thousands of care workers have come to the UK in recent years under sponsors whose licences were later revoked is said to demonstrate the exploitation in a “Wild West” system. The Home Office said ...

12 Mar 2025 at 19:28

National News

Will I get paid? Update for people forced to miss work during Storm Éowyn warning

With thousands of people set to miss work on Friday with businesses and public services largely closed down due to Storm Éowyn, many are facing uncertainty in their payslip. Met Éireann's red warnings affect different ...

23 Jan 2025 at 20:00

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