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10,000 Wilko workers to get £2m pay out

Almost 10,000 former Wilko workers have been awarded a £2m pay out after the high street retailer failed to properly consult with workers prior to going bust in 2023.   It comes as the GMB union said it had won a legal case on behalf of thousands of members who lost…

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Today’s news in brief-4/12/24

Evri has partnered with the GMB Union to secure an industry-first pay deal that guarantees self-employed couriers insurance-backed paid sick leave. Supported by over 80% of voters, the agreement also includes festive support payments of up to £950 and subsidized insurance for death, disability, accidents, and sickness. This builds on…

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Evri and GMB sign pay deal to cover courier sickness payments

GMB Union and Evri have announced a new pay deal which will secure sickness payments for self-employed couriers. The deal, passed by more than 80%, will provide self-employed couriers with insurance-backed paid sick leave. Self-Employed plus (SE+) will also get festive support payments of up to £950, subsidised death, disability,…

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Today’s news in brief-19/11/24

Morrisons has achieved a significant reduction in its debt, cutting it by £2.4bn as part of a major restructuring. Since the start of 2023, the supermarket’s debt has dropped from £6.2bn to £3.8bn, supported by a £370m ground rent deal with Song Capital. The restructuring extended Term Loan Facilities to…

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Asos CEO receives £300k pay boost despite widening losses

Asos CEO José Antonio Ramos Calamonte received a bumper pay rise of 44% following a £300k bonus despite the fashion retailer’s losses widening to £379.3m for the year to 1 September.  The annual bonus of £361,585, which GMB Union called “rewarding spectacular failure” in The Guardian, comes as Asos saw…

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Today’s news in brief-24/9/24

Harrods has launched an internal investigation to determine if any current staff were involved in allegations of rape and sexual assault made against its former owner, Mohamed Al Fayed. The inquiry follows a BBC documentary and podcast titled Predator at Harrods, which detailed claims made by multiple women who worked…

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Over 150 MPs call on Asda to end equal pay dispute

More than 150 MPs have written to Asda bosses calling for them to end an ongoing equal pay dispute, the GMB Union has said. According to the union, 159 MPs have written to majority owner TDR Capital urging it to settle the legal battle, which has seen “tens of thousands” of…

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Wilko family under pressure to fill £70m pension deficit

Wilko’s founding family is reportedly under pressure to pay £70m to fill the collapsed retailer’s pension hole, This is Money has reported.  According to reports, Amalgamated Holdings Wilkinson Limited (AHWL), Wilko’s ultimate parent whose directors include Lisa Wilkinson, has no plans to pay up.  Wilkinson, the granddaughter of Wilko founder…

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Asda co-owner to invest £30m amid weakening market share

Asda co-owner Mohsin Issa will reportedly invest £30m into the supermarket chain in a bid to mitigate its loss of market share, The Telegraph has revealed.  It is understood that the investment will be made before the end of the year and will aid the retailer in increasing staffing hours…

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Today’s news in brief-9/7/24

Amazon’s Coventry warehouse is at the centre of a groundbreaking union recognition ballot involving over 3,000 workers. If successful, this vote, set to conclude on July 13th with results expected by July 15th, could compel Amazon to negotiate with GMB Union on pay and working conditions. Concurrently, rallies are planned…

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