Avanti West Coast unveils train wrap celebrating workforce and community diversity
The unveiling forms part of Avanti’s wider equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which is due to launch later this year.
Underpensioned groups face lower standard of living in retirement – PPI
The report found that underpensioned groups still have lower employment rates and are more likely to be in part-time work compared to the population average.
Universal Credit change gives £420 boost to over a million households – DWP
Liz Kendall said: “We’re delivering meaningful change to ensure everyone has a fair chance, the support they need, and real hope for the future.”
Hymans Robertson appoints Sachin Patel as head of corporate DB
Patel said: “I’m excited to lead our team as we continue to deliver forward-thinking and long-term support to our clients.”
Aegon upgrades ‘Member Insights’ tool to boost pension engagement
The latest updates give employers, trustees and advisers more scheme information when sending targeted campaigns to employees.
90% of architecture employees work overtime, two-thirds not compensated – RIBA
Research showed that two thirds of architects worked unpaid overtime with no extra pay or compensation.
Benefits Guru releases 2025 Financial Wellness Ratings for workplace pension providers
Gold rating providers for financial wellness without open finance included Aviva, Fidelity, Hargreaves Lansdown, Scottish Widows, Standard Life and Mercer Master Trust.
Birmingham Council cuts bin drivers pay by £8,000
Unite has said the council’s decision shows an escalation in the dispute and the council's real plans to use workers' pay as a way to cut costs.
Government launches UK Resilience Academy to provide workers with emergency crisis training
The academy will run courses for 4,000 people each year, covering topics like business continuity, crowd management, and crisis communications.
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%).
