Employment Rights Bill confirmed in King’s Speech
The King's Speech introduces the Employment Rights Bill to enhance workers' rights, banning zero-hour contracts, ending 'Fire and Rehire', and making flexible working the default.
Pensions take centre stage in King’s Speech
The King's Speech highlights the government's focus on pensions, introducing measures to boost retirement savings and improve pension management.
‘Doom loop’ in health and care must stop, says UNISON
UNISON calls for urgent action to address the 'doom loop' in health and social care, urging better funding and staffing to support the sector.
The true cost of retirement: £36,480 per year
HL's Savings and Resilience Barometer finds moderate retirement costs at £25,000 annually for singles and £36,480 for couples, highlighting planning challenges.
Hays reports 17% decline in net fees amid global hiring slowdown
Hays faces a challenging market with a 17% decline in net fees due to reduced hiring confidence globally, but maintains financial stability through cost savings.
London buses dispute escalates as hundreds more workers ballot for strikes
The London Transit drivers and engineers, who are based at Westbourne Park bus garage in Notting Hill, are angry at a three per cent pay offer.
Hymans Robertson appoints new heads of private sector actuarial services and large DB scheme solutions
Hymans Robertson appoints new heads of private sector actuarial services and large DB scheme solutions
Tax simplification should top Chancellor’s agenda, says Hargreaves Lansdown
Hargreaves Lansdown urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to prioritise tax simplification and avoid further complexities in the tax system.
Majority of UK workers struggling with basic living costs, WTW survey reveals
A WTW survey reveals most UK workers struggle with basic living costs, causing a decline in retirement confidence and highlighting a gap between desired and provided financial wellbeing support.
NHS employers need to pay staff fairly or face strike action
Since 2021, Unison has taken an employer-by-employer approach to help healthcare assistants across the UK win wage rises, including around £80m in back pay, to make up for years of being paid significantly less than they should have been.
ECI Partners appoints Tamsin Webster as head of people
ECI Partners has appointed Tamsin Webster as head of people, enhancing its HR team to support future growth and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Research reveals most over-50s want to work into their 60s and beyond despite barriers
Research by SunLife reveals that most over-50s want to work into their 60s and beyond, but face significant barriers such as ageism and inflexible working conditions.
