Delays to health workers’ pay rise causing huge problems for NHS, says UNISON
According to UNISON, NHS staff are expected to receive their annual pay increase on 1st April each year, but this deadline has not been met for several years.
More than three-quarters of employees concerned about cost of living, report finds
According to the Britain at Work Report 2025, the impact of the cost-of-living squeeze is ongoing and continues to affect individuals and workplaces.
45% of adults expect to work beyond their State Pension to make up for shortfalls
Phoenix Insights research found widespread financial vulnerability, with a third (35%) of those aged 60 to 65 having no private pension savings at all.
Managers who lack emotional intelligence more likely to be manipulative, research finds
This study was conducted by Christophe Haag, professor at Emlyon business school, alongside his colleagues who were interested in identifying whether emotional intelligence is linked to manipulative personality traits in managers.
1,000 British jobs supported by deal to bolster fleet of sub-hunting helicopters
It will sustain 200 jobs at Leonardo’s helicopters facility in Yeovil, Somerset, and 800 more across the wider UK supply chain, and covers the fleet of 30 Merlin Mk2 maritime patrol helicopters and 24 Merlin Mk4 amphibious and battlefield lift aircraft.
Moore Barlow recognised as top law firm for women in latest gender diversity report
According to The Lawyer’s latest market report on gender diversity, the firm leads the way with women making up 77% of its lawyers.
28% of HR practitioners believe NI hikes will pose a significant challenge, GRiD finds
This is as employers brace themselves for hikes in National Insurance contributions (NICs) on 6th April 2025 and the reduction in the threshold at which they are due.
Millions set for payslip boost as new minimum wage rates take effect
The changes include a record cash increase to the National Minimum Wage for younger workers and apprentices.
Under half of employers offer salary sacrifice on pensions, research finds
Towergate Employee Benefits found that just 48% of UK businesses offer salary sacrifice for pension contributions, meaning many are losing out on a straightforward way to offset rising employment costs.
Easter holiday disruption looms as Heathrow passenger assistance workers vote to strike
Unite said the workers are paid an average of 9.5% less than Wilson James staff at Gatwick performing the same role.
12 care companies threaten to withdraw services in Leeds amid financial dispute
The care companies, which represent half the city’s providers, have written to Leeds City Council saying they will be forced to stop looking after their 1,500 service users unless the council stumps up more cash.
Unite ballots 700 Aberdeen council workers over alleged ‘fire and rehire’ proposals
The council has tabled a proposal to unilaterally impose a cut of two hours in the working week to 35-hours.
