Plan for Pet Crematorium at Lichfield Vet Clinic Marks Regional First Monday, April 6, 2026 lichfield petcrematorium veterinary planning britanniaenterprisepark cremation localbusiness communitysupport euregulations employment A pioneering pet cremation facility could soon open in Lichfield, bringing a much-needed service to the area. The proposed crematorium, located at the Britannia Enterprise Park, would be the first dedicated pet cremation … Read More
New Statutory Maternity, Paternity, and Sick Pay Rates Take Effect Tomorrow – Full Overview Saturday, April 4, 2026 maternity paternity sickpay adoption sharedparental bereavement employment leave statutorypay labour Significant changes to statutory pay rates and employment leave entitlements are set to begin tomorrow, 5 April 2026, under new regulations enacted by the Labour government. These updates affect Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), … Read More
New Zero-Hours Contract Rules to Protect UK Workers from April 7 Saturday, April 4, 2026 zero-hours employment labourrights contractlaw workersrights ukgovernment employmentlaw fairwork labourparty tuc From April 7, significant changes to zero-hours contracts will come into effect in the UK, aiming to protect thousands of workers from exploitative employment practices. The Labour Party government’s Employment Rights … Read More
Employment Park Developer Appeals to Planning Inspectorate for Decision on Thrive Project Sunday, March 29, 2026 employment planning development thrive improperties suttoncoldfield greenbelt appeal infrastructure westmidlands IM Properties, a prominent developer of employment parks in the West Midlands, has formally appealed to the Planning Inspectorate to compel two councils to decide on its ambitious Thrive employment park development. The £363 … Read More
DWP Launches 80 New Youth Hubs to Boost Employment Opportunities for Young People Born 2002-2010 Thursday, March 26, 2026 dwp youthhubs employment spfl youth jobs welfare training partnership careers The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled a major initiative aimed at helping young people move from benefits into employment. Central to this plan is the launch of 80 new Youth Hubs across Great Britain, … Read More
24-Hour Gym in Former West Bromwich Steelworks Site Faces Appeal After Council Rejection Thursday, March 26, 2026 westbromwich sandwell development employment planning appeal gym steelworks localplan landuse A proposal to open a 24-hour gym in the former Trident Steelworks in Albion Road, West Bromwich, faces an appeal after being rejected by Sandwell Council. The council dismissed D1 Gyms’ plan, citing a conflict with its vision … Read More