Government targets global experts with £54m fund to fill UK skills gap
The Global Talent Taskforce is set up to focus on bringing in researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, managers, engineers and creatives.
Just Group secures £67m buy-in for two pension schemes
The deals, finalised in March 2025, secured benefits for 675 pensioners and dependants and 256 deferred members.
INTERVIEW: Pioneering accessible workplace justice through legal tech
Danae Shell said: "The more we can upskill employees to understand and use their rights, the better it becomes for everyone involved."
Lumo recruits sixteen apprentice drivers
The apprentices started their nine-month training course this week, which covers both theory and practical skills delivered by the Lumo team.
Lothian Pension Fund appoints non-executive director to LPFE and LPFI Boards
Denise Le Gal brings experience from roles across banking, pensions and local Government, as well as FCA-regulated entities.
Over 60 adults with learning disabilities secure work through Milton Keynes scheme
MK SNAP’s Enable programme provides tailored training and support for adults with learning disabilities, helping them develop workplace skills.
Lancaster University to host Work and Health Forum
The event will focus on how employers in the North West can create healthier jobs to tackle worker shortages and support economic growth.
SNIPEF backs Construction Leadership Forum’s initiative to tackle skills shortages
Stephanie Lowe said: “It is clear that a more coordinated, cross-sector approach is essential to building the skilled workforce Scotland needs.”
Mental health issues drive employee helpline calls – Zurich Corporate Risk
Anxiety stayed as the top category for the fourth year, responsible for 19% of calls, while low mood accounted for 11%.
Uber drivers face more unpaid hours under dynamic pay system, study reveals
The report found that gross hourly pay fell from £22.20 to £19.06, before even counting costs like car hire, fuel, insurance or parking.
Wagestream expands ‘Workplace Savings’ to allow external deposits
Wagestream’s savings product, in partnership with Investec, comes with no minimum deposit or fees and is open to all members.
UK job adverts see modest growth in May as labour market shows resilience – REC
Scotland and the South West saw the biggest increase in total job postings, up 9.2% and 4.7% respectively.
