HR director pay surges by almost 21% over the past year, finds latest study
HR director pay has surged by 20.9% over the past year - far outpacing both the rest of the HR function and the wider economy - according to Incomes Data Research.
Government introduces AI bootcamp to upskill Whitehall coders
The AI Accelerator Programme will train up 25 Machine Learning Engineers through hackathons, where the coders will help tackle live Government challenges.
Government backs next wave of semiconductor start-ups to scale up growth
Announced by the Chancellor during a visit to South Wales this investment will strengthen the UK’s domestic semiconductor supply chain.
Government funds mental health support for Welsh steelworkers
Chairing the latest meeting of the Tata Steel Port Talbot Transition Board Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens announced £3.27m to fund mental health support services in Neath Port Talbot for those affected by Tata Steel’s transition to greener steelmaking.
Barnet faces bill of tens of millions in London’s first council equal pay claim, says GMB
GMB Union has begun proceedings on behalf of around 400 women working as school support staff at the council.
Fewer pensioners relying on income-related benefits, finds DWP
DWP's report showed that average weekly incomes for pensioners after housing costs have almost doubled over the past three decades.
The Pensions Regulator publishes Diversity Pay Gap report
The report showed TPR's mean and median gender pay gaps are below 10% and continue to compare favourably with the wider civil service.
Pizza Hut workers in Scotland protest against reduced wages
Glenshire Brands which owns the Pizza Hut Scotland has been accused by Unite of conducting a an attack on the pay and conditions of around 200 workers after it took over the stores in 2022.
Scottish Widows evolves default with the launch of Lifetime Investment
Lifetime Investment has a high exposure to equities in its growth phase and a shorter de-risking phase, leaving customers’ pension savings invested in higher-growth assets.
UK Export Finance hosts women in business event to help unlock SME growth
UKEF welcomed speakers from prominent groups Female Founder Finance and the Invest in Women Taskforce.
Banks, hotels and ATMs face money shortage as cash workers strike
G4S Workers have voted to strike with a majority of 91%, on a 59% turnout.
Employment confidence grows in Scotland as tax burdens remain, survey reveals
The annual IoD State of the Nation Directors survey asked cross-sector leaders for their views on a range of issues and opportunities across the business landscape.
