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• Ministers must do much more to support the hard-up as inflation hits another high, says UNISON

  18-05-2022 11:00
  
  Responding to the release of the latest inflation figures today (Wednesday), UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:
  “For millions of low-paid workers, the struggle gets worse with every passing month. With prices surging and wages slumping, many households don’t have enough cash to cover the basics.
  “Ministers can’t continue to sit on the sidelines and do nothing. Hard-up families on stretched budgets need emergency support. Boosting
  
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• Rising NHS staff exits require urgent government action, says UNISON

  18-05-2022 01:01
  
  Commenting on new figures from the Nursing and Midwifery Council ​published today (Wednesday) that show a rise in the number of people leaving the professional register, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said:
  “With more than 500 nurses and midwives leaving every week, there’s no room for government complacency.
  “The pandemic has left deep scars on staff, many of whom are no longer willing to put up with the constant pressure or the lack of value put on their incredi
  
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