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Menstruation, endometriosis, pregnancy, post-partum, menopause… Women face all kinds of medical conditions throughout their lifetime.

Research by charity Working Families found that 75% of mothers were employed in the UK last year. However, 52% of new mothers felt unsatisfied by the lack of support upon their return to the workplace.

The UK economy has seen a strong interest in temporary employment in recent years. In fact, there were approximately 1.5 million temporary or casual workers in the UK in November 2024, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

Whilst today’s economy suffers from labour shortages and high unemployment rates, apprenticeships are fast becoming a popular investment for businesses

In this guide, we'll discuss night work, the rights of night workers, and what you must do to comply with the law.

Read our guide where we'll discuss pregnant employees, statutory maternity pay and antenatal appointments, as well as your legal obligations.

For those starting work on or after 1 October 2026, right to work (RTW) compliance will tighten and the types of individuals who must be checked will widen. We look at how those affected should act now to update policies, contracts, and workflows.

An immigration raid found half the workforce at a Chinese restaurant in Pimlico made famous by an appearance in Black Doves on Netflix were working illegally and not paying tax.