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Farmers set to benefit from £30m pay boost under Government HLS scheme
From 1st January 2025, payment rates for 157 different HLS options increased, recognising the efforts of farmers who restore natural habitats.
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70% of gig economy workers say job status blocks homeownership – TML
37% of those working on temporary contracts had plans to buy their first property, but seven in 10 said their employment status had made it harder to get a mortgage.
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Grandparents childcare credit applications surge by 43%, boosting state pensions
Nearly 43,000 applications were made for specified adult childcare credits between October 2023 and September 2024, up 43% on the previous year, Quilter has revealed.
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Government needs long-term plan for public sector pay and workforce, says TUC
The statement came in response to the Government's handling of the latest recommendations from the public sector pay review bodies.
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Resident doctors in England begin ballot for industrial action
If returned with a “yes” vote, a mandate for industrial action would last from July 2025 to January 2026.
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NHS staff awarded above inflation pay rises for second consecutive year
Agenda for Change staff, including nurses, health visitors, midwives, ambulance staff, porters and cleaners, will get a 3.6% pay rise.
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Armed forces to receive 4.5% pay rise to support recruitment
Starting salaries for other ranks who have completed initial training will go up to about £26,334, covering around 7,800 junior personnel.
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Teachers in England to receive 4% pay rise from September
Schools will be expected to cover the first 1% of the pay rise, with the Government providing £615m in extra funding.
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Money worries force UK parents back to work early, research reveals
The Working Families Index 2025 found that nearly half (47%) of parents said they could not afford more time off.
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Unum acquires Generali UK’s employee benefits business and joins GEB Network
Mark Till said: "We’re looking forward to working in partnership with GEB to extend our products and services to even more people.”
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Over half of NI medical students plan to leave the country for better pay, survey finds
The findings come from a new survey conducted by BMA Northern Ireland, which painted a concerning picture of a looming workforce crisis in the health service.
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Vertu Masters Awards names Darlington colleague ‘Valeter of the Year’
Robert Forrester, chief executive of Vertu, said: "Duncan's dedication and professionalism reflect the very best of what we stand for at Vertu."