Spring Statement 2025: Universal Credit boost to reshape financial planning
Rachel Reeves said: "If you can work, you should, and if you can't you should be supported."
Howden to acquire Barnett Waddingham, expanding pensions and benefits reach
This acquisition will double Howden's global employee benefits workforce to around 4,000 and bring combined revenue close to £500m.
HECK! creates UK’s first ‘pooch pampering officer’ to boost employee wellbeing
The new role, filled by Becky Keeble, ensures dogs are well-looked after and pampered while their owners work.
Deliveroo boosts rider benefits with 24/7 virtual GP access
Riders can access UK-registered GPs via phone or video through Teladoc Health, ensuring they have medical advice when needed.
Phoebus surpasses industry averages in workforce diversity and inclusion
Kate Langton said: “We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and their wellbeing and development are paramount to our success."
Spring Statement likely to impact savings and pensions, says Scottish Widows
Pete Glancy said: "We are less likely to see the statement used as a platform for new policy announcement beyond tweaks to the public finances."
ABP signs Armed Forces Covenant to support veteran employment
This move will earn ABP the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Bronze award.
Medium-sized firms lead job growth over past decade – iwoca
The research found that firms employing 50 to 249 people increased their workforce by 20% from 2014 to 2024.
Job availability down 22% as economic pressures impact hiring – Tribepad
There were 108,739 roles posted on Tribepad’s platform in 2024, down from 139,308 the previous year.
Government invests £600m to train over 60,000 construction workers
This initiative aims to address skills shortages and support the construction of 1.5 million homes.
Student loan forgiveness could retain 14,000 NHS nurses over a decade, study finds
Research from the RCN found that the number of nurses leaving the Nursing and Midwifery Council register within five years rose by 67% between 2021 and 2024.
Bowker MINI staff partner with Ribble Rivers Trust to plant trees in Ribchester
Chris Eccles said: “It’s always great to get involved with the Ribble Rivers Trust and do something positive for the local environment."
