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.
Median pay award holds firm at 3% in Q1, finds Brightmine
Despite the recent increase in National Insurance (NI) contributions, Brightmine data indicated that a sharp drop in pay awards is unlikely in the near term.
2024 group risk market growth lags behind previous years – Swiss Re
The report from Swiss Re showed that the number of in-force group risk policies increased by 3.2% from 91,739 in 2023 to 94,675 in 2024.
Government launches ‘trailblazer’ employment support for Wales
In addition, the Government has announced an additional £10m in funding for the programme.
Aviva study reveals critical knowledge gap about UK pensions
The survey of more than 2000 UK adults uncovered widespread confusion about the basics of pension planning.
