Sports broadcast and production companies fined £4m in freelancer pay investigation
Four companies – BT, IMG, ITV and BBC – have agreed to pay fines totalling £4,240,356.
Early intervention is key to helping people back to work, says Canada Life
Dan Crook, managing director of Group Protection at Canada Life, expressed strong support for the Mayfield Review’s focus on health and employment.
TUC calls for urgent action to provide better career pathways and training opportunities
Paul Nowak, TUC General Secretary, said employment figures highlight the damaging effects of high interest rates on employment and living standards, urging immediate action from policymakers.
Thousands of carers receiving debt letters as review of Carer’s Allowance overpayments continues
Between May 2024 and February 2025, the number of outstanding Carer’s Allowance overpayment debts increased by over 9,000, with 143,922 people now affected.
Majority view Pension Freedoms reform positively as it celebrates 10 year anniversary – Standard Life
Ten years after the introduction of Pension Freedoms on April 6, 2015, research from Standard Life revealed that the vast majority of those who have accessed their savings view the reforms positively.
AI-related stocks drive growth for younger generations in DC default investment strategies
Hymans Robertson found that younger DC scheme members who are around 30 years from retirement have benefited from their higher exposure to equity markets.
Workforce grows by 72,000 from November to January – ONS
Unemployment remained steady at 4.4%, in line with both the previous quarter and market expectations. Economic inactivity also remained unchanged at 21.5% over the same period.
Case ceased against former company director charged with pension fraud
At a hearing today at Southwark Crown Court, the proceedings brought by The Pensions Regulator (TPR) ceased after it was confirmed the defendant had recently passed away.
More employers to enter compliance danger zone when NMW rates rise, warns BDO
From 1st April this year, the National Living Wage (for those aged 21 and over) will rise by 6.7% to reach £12.21 per hour.
Aegon predicts silence on pensions in Spring Statement and warns of future changes
Steven Cameron warned that rising financial pressures on Government departments could lead to closer scrutiny of both the state pension age and the triple lock mechanism.
Maximising pension contributions via salary sacrifice could help balance NI hikes – Hymans Robertson
The firm said employers should seriously consider implementing this change which benefits both employers and staff.
Target Group celebrates gender pay parity among senior team
Across all senior management, Target has increased female representation from 30% in 2020, to 41% today.
