AI Hiring Lawsuit: A landmark US class action targets Workday’s AI recruitment tools over claims they reject candidates because of age, race or disability—raising fresh questions for UK employers about how screening tech is used and who can be held liable. Unpaid Carers Support: The UK Government launches a cross-government action plan to identify unpaid carers earlier and improve access to support, including a new NHS App “MyCarer” section planned for testing before wider rollout. State Pension Warning: Martin Lewis says up to 800,000 self-employed people may have missed an HMRC step and could face retirement shortfalls of thousands—prompting a push to check records. Company Car Tax: HMRC reports 920,000 workers paying company car tax in 2024/25, up 80,000 year-on-year, affecting payroll and benefits planning. Workplace Heat Rules: London Mayor Sadiq Khan backs calls for maximum workplace temperature limits as heatwaves push conditions above 40C. Jobs & Growth in Northern Ireland: Boots is set to create 13 jobs with a new Belfast City Airport travel shop, while the wider retail picture includes store closures. Redundancy Rights: The IWGB launches a member-led redundancy taskforce to help laid-off workers defend fair, legal redundancies. Employer Recognition: Rackspace Technology wins the UK Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for reservist and veteran support.