UK records 604,000 workplace injuries in 2024, data reveals
According to the HSE, over 61,000 of these incidents were serious enough to be formally reported by employers under RIDDOR.
UK could unlock £400bn in economic growth through workplace AI adoption, says Google
The AI Works report revealed the UK’s current lag in AI usage at work, despite soaring public interest.
Violence against ambulance staff hits record high, as AACE urges Government action
For the first time, annual reported incidents of violence, aggression, and abuse against ambulance personnel surged past 22,500, marking a nearly 15% increase on the previous year.
Government urged to introduce Workplace Justice Visa amid growing reports of migrant worker exploitation
The report by WoRC, entitled 'Safeguarding Sponsored Workers: A UK Workplace Justice Visa', outlined urgent reforms based on a six-country comparative study.
NHS staff fatigue a hidden risk to patient safety, HSSIB warns
The investigation found that the impact of staff fatigue on both patient safety and workforce wellbeing is not being addressed within current NHS systems.
HMRC repays £44m in pension flexibility claims in Q1
During this three-month period, HMRC processed 9,694 forms under the P55 category, which applies when individuals have taken part of their pension pot but are not fully retiring.
TPR promotes greater industry collaboration to protect pension savers
In a keynote speech today, Patrick Coyne, interim director of policy and public affairs at TPR, outlined the steps the regulator will take to protect savers.
Language skills now critical to workforce access as EU migration rises 63%
Research from Preply revealed that a growing number of EU nations require applicants to demonstrate formal language proficiency as part of their residency and integration policies.
Government launches pension pot consolidator to boost retirement savings by £1,000
Unveiled today, Thursday 24th April, by Pensions Minister Torsten Bell, the initiative will introduce a small pensions pot consolidator as part of the upcoming Pension Schemes Bill.
Burnout on the rise for Gen Z workers, as two thirds confess to not switching off from work
Click Offices analysed data from across the UK to see the impact of burnout on the workforce.
Hobbycraft to close nine stores as part of wider restructure
Reports revealed that Hobbycraft’s private equity owner, Modella Capital, is preparing to launch a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA).
Müller expansion in Market Drayton to bring new jobs and boost for local workforce
The dairy giant has received planning approval from Shropshire Council to significantly expand its operations at the site.
