UK gilt yield surge prompts pension scheme caution, says Broadstone
UK gilt yields have surged to their highest levels in over a decade, prompting pension schemes to reassess their strategies amid heightened market volatility.
NHS waiting lists dip slightly in November as private healthcare receives £2.5bn boost
NHS waiting lists dropped to 7.48 million in November 2024, with new Government reforms aiming to tackle the backlog by expanding private healthcare funding.
New study reveals highest-paying tech jobs in the UK
A study by PCInternational has revealed that solutions architects top the list of highest-paying tech jobs in the UK, earning an average of £72,600 annually.
Santander members to vote on inflation-busting pay deal
CWU members at Santander are being urged to vote in favour of an above-inflation pay deal that promises significant increases over the next two years.
Teachers at Coventry School Foundation strike over pension and pay dispute
Teachers at Coventry School Foundation are taking strike action after being told they must choose between remaining in the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) with a nearly 12% pay cut or moving to an inferior scheme. NASUWT has condemned the employer's use of fire and rehire tactics.
McDonald’s revises diversity approach, emphasises inclusion over representation goals
McDonald’s is shifting its focus from diversity targets to fostering inclusion, retiring representation goals and pausing external surveys, following a comprehensive review of its policies.
NEU Cymru considers strike ballot over job cuts at £22m Newtown school
Staff at Ysgol Robert Owen in Newtown may strike after Powys Council proposed major redundancies, just months after the £22m school opened.
Usdaw raises Universal Credit issues for four-weekly paid workers with government minister
Usdaw has met with government officials to highlight how Universal Credit disadvantages workers paid on a four-weekly, fortnightly, or weekly basis.
Kleek Apprenticeships opens new hair academy in Camden
Specialist hair and beauty training provider Kleek Apprenticeships has opened a new hair academy in Camden, marking its sixth location and enhancing its presence across the South-East.
Workers forced to choose between performance and mental well-being when dealing with hostile customers, research finds
Employees dealing with rude customers face a difficult trade-off between maintaining high performance and protecting their mental health, according to new research from emlyon business school.
Humi acquired by Employment Hero in CAD 100m deal to expand Canadian operations
Humi, Canada’s leading employment platform, has been acquired by Employment Hero in a deal exceeding CAD 100M, combining global innovation with local expertise to enhance employment solutions for Canadian SMEs.
AI education demand surges as over half of Brits plan to self-learn
Over half of Brits (52%) plan to educate themselves about artificial intelligence, as AI is expected to dominate technology over the next decade, reveals Bosch’s Tech Compass 2025 survey.
