Swansea Building Society celebrates long-serving employee’s 35-year milestone
Keane who joined the society in 1990, has witnessed the society's evolution from a small organisation with a single office to the institution it is today.
Women could lose £12,554 in pension savings due to maternity leave contribution gaps
Some women could be left with a £12,554 shortfall in pension wealth if employers mistakenly reduce their contributions based on statutory maternity pay, rather than their full salary.
Pension participation booms under auto-enrolment but gaps remain
According to the DWP, the proportion of employees enrolled in a pension scheme has climbed from 53% in 2013–14 to 79% in 2023–24, an increase of 26%.
Organisations set to increase AI investment by more than 25% in 2025
According to data from Freshworks, only 4% of UK organisations plan to reduce their AI investment this year.
Only 40% of SMEs feel prioritised by current Government, finds Shawbrook
Neil Rudge, chief banking officer, commercial at Shawbrook, said: “Our latest research highlights the key concerns facing SMEs in navigating the current economic landscape."
65% of employees considering job moves as workplace expectations shift – Aon
The study from Aon painted a picture of a workforce increasingly in flux, prioritising benefits and compensation fairness in their employment decisions.
Spring Statement 2025: Chancellor boosts defence spending and job creation
The increased defence technology spending aims to create demand for highly skilled engineers and scientists across the UK.
State pensioners in line for ‘above-inflation’ triple lock boost
Following the latest inflation announcement this morning, state pensioners are set to recieve an 'above-inflation' triple lock boost, according to Aegon.
Hymans Robertson appoints Richard Wellard as head of alternative risk transfer solutions
Wellard will lead the team to support trustees and sponsors that are considering newer risk transfer options including superfunds and capital backed solutions.
87% of data analysts have better job satisfaction due to AI, research reveals
According to Alteryx's 2025 State of the Data Analyst report, over 95% of data analysts in banks have seen an uplift in their role’s strategic impact due to investments in AI.
SMEs call for tax cuts to revive stagnant economy
Research from Shawbrook showed that over a third of SME leaders believed tax breaks for reinvestment (36%) would provide a boost to their businesses.
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.
