A Birmingham employment tribunal has backed Unison’s claim that thousands of women working for Birmingham City Council are entitled to earn the same pay as men.
Women who worked as cleaners and care assistants were backed by Unison in successfully appealing against the council’s decision to exclude them from bonuses paid to men worth up to 160% of their basic pay.
Councils face growing pothole claims. Georgia Milton of DWF highlights how strong inspections and AI tools can help balance legal duties, budgets and safety.
Jon Featonby, chief policy officer at Refugee Council, argues that last week’s High Court ruling shows hotels are an unsustainable solution for asylum seekers.
