More than half of UK professionals plan to change jobs as employers struggle to attract talent
New research from Morgan McKinley shows 56% of professionals intend to move roles in 2025, with salary and benefits the top concern.
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.
Women could lose £12,554 in pension savings due to maternity leave contribution gaps
Some women could be left with a £12,554 shortfall in pension wealth if employers mistakenly reduce their contributions based on statutory maternity pay, rather than their full salary.
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.
Pension participation booms under auto-enrolment but gaps remain
According to the DWP, the proportion of employees enrolled in a pension scheme has climbed from 53% in 2013–14 to 79% in 2023–24, an increase of 26%.
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.
