DWP data reveals 300,000 Pension Credit applications for 2024/25 to date
This is a significant increase compared to the 251,100 Pension Credit applications received during the whole of 2023/24.
Royal Navy tugboat crews strike to protect naval services
Serco Marine workers are demanding a consultation over future of Royal Navy’s afloat services.
74,000 women a year lose jobs for getting pregnant, taking maternity leave, research finds
Pregnant Then Screwed, in partnership with Women In Data, has revealed an increase in the number of women who are pushed out of their job when pregnant.
Aldi gives store staff pay boost, lifts hourly rates to at least £12.75
The new minimum rate exceeds the Real Living Wage set by the Living Wage Foundation in October last year.
Two-thirds of HR professionals unsupportive of return to five days in office, research finds
Research by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd found that 63% of HR experts see return-to-office mandates as problematic.
Government skills training scheme expanded to help 100,000 people into work
This will mean surpassing the previous target of 80,000 and offering new opportunities in some of the country’s most deprived communities.
Ministers approve A47 road scheme to support 30,000 new jobs by 2038
Backed by over £200m, this road development will significantly speed up journey times, reduce pressure on the junction and save commuters.
Tailored benefits: The future of workplace engagement and retention
By tailoring benefits, businesses can ensure they allocate resources in a way that truly resonates with employees.
Outsourcing of Old Bailey cleaners paused after GMB Union campaign
Cleaning staff were due to be transferred to contractor OCS on 1st March.
Employees have under two months to fill gaps in National Insurance records
A minimum of 35 years of NI contributions is required to receive the full State Pension.
Education research group joins call for monitoring of teaching assistant vacancies amid ‘acute’ shortage
School support staff are paid an average of just £20,600 per year – less than care and leisure workers – and the report said "evidence suggests teaching assistant shortages are acute."
Birmingham bin strike goes ‘all out’ as dispute escalates
Trade union Unite said that the workers are being balloted to extend strike action through the spring and summer.
