Barnsley Council receives ‘Breastfeeding Friendly Employer’ certificate
The council is the first employer to achieve the Public Health certificate after bringing in several initiatives.
British Steel to recruit over 180 employees to boost production
Positions range from engineering and environment to chemistry, cleaning, legal, labouring, safety, and stores.
HSENI to highlight need for healthier workplaces at Balmoral Show
The team will offer advice, resources and guidance on managing and reducing health risks at work.
Standard Life completes £280m pension buy-in for Cancer Research UK Scheme
Alex Oakley said: “We are delighted to have been selected to partner with the Trustee and help them achieve their derisking objectives."
Just Group adds full value protection option to secure lifetime income product
The changes aim to make SLI simpler and offer a clearer death benefit for clients who want to get the most value if they die early.
Pension schemes hold steady despite April market volatility – Broadstone
Broadstone’s data showed that its fully hedged scheme ended the month with a funding position of 69.1%, unchanged from March.
Retirement planning complexity drives demand for bespoke investment services – Rathbones
Research found that 97% of IFAs expected rising demand for bespoke portfolios managed by third party wealth managers.
Clyde & Co receives ‘Carer Confident’ accreditation for employer support
The accreditation recognises the firm’s support for employees with caring responsibilities.
UK sectors fail to bridge £6,230 maternity pay shortfall, research reveals
Resume.io research revealed that statutory maternity pay (SMP) for 2025 rose slightly to £187.18 per week after the first six weeks.
56% of workers optimistic but overwhelmed by AI advancements – Henley Business School
When asked how they would describe their approach to AI, 26% of respondents said they were cautious and 23% said they were curious.
15 million people at risk of retirement poverty – Scottish Widows
Scottish Widows’ research found that 39% of people in the UK were not on track for a minimum retirement lifestyle, up from 35% in 2023.
Staffordshire County Council launches scheme to match care leavers with local jobs
The ‘Supporting Care Leavers into Employment’ scheme aims to match businesses with young people who have the right skills.
