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Festive cheer in short supply as company insolvencies jump 13% month-on-month
New statistics released today by the Insolvency Service reveal that the number of registered company insolvencies in November 2024 reached 1,966.
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Employee Relations
Devolution plans should empower councils and protect local jobs, says UNISON
UNISON has responded to the government's devolution white paper published today, stressing the importance of reforms that empower local councils and safeguard employment within the public sector.
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Retail sheds 225,000 jobs in five years
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported that there were 2.81 million jobs in the retail sector in September 2024, marking a traditionally low point before the holiday season boosts employment.
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Bibby Financial Services appoints Hannah Bloxham as HR Director
Bloxham joins BFS with 20 years experience in HR leadership, having held senior positions at Siemens and across the British Civil Service.
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HMRC launches support tool for self-employed ahead of Small Business Saturday
HMRC has launched a new interactive online tool for people working for themselves and individuals considering self-employment.
Pensions & Retirement
TPR publishes updated covenant guidance for trustees of DB schemes
The guidance provides the market with greater certainty over how TPR expects trustees to assess their employer covenant.
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Third of desk workers sit for three or more hours without taking a break, research finds
A recent survey has revealed that nearly a third of UK workers spend three or more hours at their desks without taking a break.
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Switching to part-time work at 35 risks reducing retirement savings by £58,000 – Standard Life
Working three days a week from age 35 could reduce total retirement savings to £152,000.
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Employment status holding non-traditional workers back from homeownership, finds TML
Gig economy workers were the biggest group to believe their employment status had negatively impacted their ambitions to buy a property at 70%.
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Majority of adults not confident they will have enough money in retirement, study finds
A total of 60% of respondents to Nucleas' Retirement Confidence Index said they are not confident about their retirement prospects.
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More support from employers could help unpaid carers continue working in Northern Ireland – Carer Poverty Commission
The CPC estimated that a combination of flexible working and paid carer’s leave could increase the number in employment in Northern Ireland by more than 6,000.
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Reapit adds Suzie Woodhams as chief people officer
In her new role, Woodhams will aim to advance Reapit’s people strategy, leading the development and implementation of HR initiatives.