Unite calls for more action to prevent fatal workplace accidents
Research found that 138 workers were killed in fatal accidents at work in 2023/24.
BT Group opens Manchester flagship office as part of ‘Better Workplace’ programme
Four New Bailey will house up to 2,000 staff and features advanced technology and a rooftop terrace.
Trustee boards lack youth and diversity, survey finds
The The Charity Commission and Pro Bono Economics survey found that there were slightly more black trustees under 60 (7%) than in the general population (5%).
TPR expects most DB pension schemes to focus on endgame as surpluses rise
TPR's latest AFS reported that 54% of schemes are in surplus on a buyout basis, rising to 76% on a low dependency basis.
iPipeline launches ‘E-apply’ for online annuity applications
The digital application is intended to help advisers move away from manual, paper-based systems.
Annuities understanding rises by 25% among over-50s, misconceptions remain – Standard Life
Research revealed that the number of people correctly identifying that lifetime annuities provide a guaranteed income for life rose from 39% in 2023 to 49%.
Salary sacrifice car schemes ranked as key employee benefit for 2025, research reveals
Research from Tusker found that 31% of HR and benefits professionals saw employee experience as the main focus.
Caring duties leave nearly half of over 60s without pension savings – Phoenix Insights
Research revealed that among those with pension savings, carers had 17% less than the UK average, meaning a shortfall of about £37,000.
APN launches annual World Health & Safety week
The initiative is supported by the UK's eight major pallet networks, with teams at each network hub focusing on safety best practice and employee well-being.
IPA partners with Brixton Finishing School to widen access to advertising careers
Through the partnership, Brixton Finishing School will offer employability support and resources to schools and students that take part.
Royal London reaches £1bn of pension scheme liabilities after latest buy-in
The deal, agreed in March 2025, marked Royal London's ninth buy-in since it entered the BPA market in September 2024.
TPR publishes podcast discussing value for money framework
In the podcast, Patrick Coyne and Nike Trost discussed how the framework is being developed, what it sets out to achieve, and how it will be introduced.
