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BMA to launch indicative ballots of senior doctors in England
Following last month’s announcement of a 4% pay uplift, the BMA’s consultants committee and SAS committee both entered dispute with the Government.
Compensation & Benefits
Health & Wellbeing
Welfare reforms risk forcing disabled workers out of jobs, says UNISON
A survey found 75% of those receiving the personal independence payment said losing it would affect their ability to work.
News
Renault Group rolls out global health programme to support all employees
Renault Group has launched a worldwide health and wellbeing programme offering free physical and mental health services to employees and their households.
Compensation & Benefits
Europcar launches flexible EV scheme to support workplace sustainability goals
Europcar Mobility Group UK has introduced Flex Model Choice, a flexible rental solution which enables employers to plan vehicle allocation and forecast Benefit-in-Kind tax costs more accurately while avoiding early exit fees.
News
One in five Brits could survive less than a month without income, says Yorkshire Building Society
New research reveals a widening gap in financial resilience, as more people struggle with savings while wealthier households continue to build financial security.
Compensation & Benefits
Most employers with overseas staff unaware of benefits costs, study finds
New research by Towergate Employee Benefits reveals that 70% of employers with international staff do not know their total spend on employee benefits.
Compensation & Benefits
CloudPay launches flexible payroll platform for growing mid-sized firms
CloudPay has introduced a new global payroll solution designed to offer simplicity, compliance and scalability for mid-sized businesses expanding into international markets.
Business
Mercia Fleet Management offers six months of free grey fleet management to small businesses
Mercia Fleet Management is offering SMEs free grey fleet management for six months to help reduce risk, coinciding with the launch of its new website.
Compensation & Benefits
Employer-funded health insurance drives surge in private admissions as self-pay slows
Broadstone reports record insured admissions in 2024, driven by employer health benefits and a 14% rise in private medical insurance uptake.
Compensation & Benefits
Zellis group acquires Hastee to enhance HR and payroll offerings
The move means customers across the group will be able to offer staff tools like on-demand pay, financial education and money management all in one place.
Compensation & Benefits
L&G appoints Tracey Bridger as claims & governance director from January 2026 as Venessa Sallows steps down
Legal & General has named Tracey Bridger as its next claims & governance director, with Vanessa Sallows to move into a part-time clinical leadership role from 2026.
News
Luxury car makers drive high-value employment and skills demand, says SMMT
An average of 81% of the sector’s employees will need to be upskilled by 2030, as manufacturers transition to electrified and digital technologies.