Reports, briefings and responses

UNISON publications on public policy issues, including reports, briefings and responses to government consultations

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Response to consultation on parental leave and pay, September 2025

The UK’s current parental leave system does not adequately support parents or children

17 September 2025
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Joint statement on Social Work England’s increase in registration fee

BASW, the Social Workers Union (SWU) and UNISON jointly express deep concern ove…

1 September 2025
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NMC independent culture review - UNISON response, summer 2025

A UNISON update to assess the performance of the Nursing and Midwifery Council f…

31 August 2025
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Children (Care, Care Experience & Service Planning) (Scotland) Bill response

A Children’s Bill was introduced to Parliament on 17 June 2025. The Bill aims to reform the care system for

18 August 2025
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Response to call for evidence on equality law 2025

Stronger action is needed to tackle pay discrimination and enforcement of equality law

17 August 2025
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Police force budget shortfalls 2025-26

UNISON’s research shows the budget shortfalls facing police forces are getting larger

4 August 2025
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Briefing 162 – Local Government Workforce Report 2024

This briefing looks at the report on the local government workforce prepared for councils by SOLACE.  The aim of the

29 July 2025
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Briefing 161 – Local Government Benchmarking Report 2023-24

This Briefing summarises the main points from the annual Benchmarking Framework …

29 July 2025
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Why pay bargaining for school support staff needs to change

A UNISON Cymru briefing for Senedd Members

11 July 2025
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Employment Rights Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum, July 2025

A UNISON Cymru briefing for Senedd Members

4 July 2025
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Response to "Pathways to Work" Green Paper on UK benefits reform

Proposed welfare reforms could force disabled people out of work rather than help them into employment

1 July 2025
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Response to code of practice consultation for services and public functions, 2025

There is more detail on excluding trans people from single-sex services than on how organisations remain inclusive

27 June 2025
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