Guys and St Thomas’ staff protest against jobs cull
Guys and St Thomas NHS Trust workers are holding a protest today against plans to cut jobs.
Autumn Budget 2024: State Pension Triple Lock remains
The government has decided to maintain the State Pension Triple Lock for the duration of this Parliament.
Autumn Budget 2024: Rise in Carer’s Allowance as hourly pay increases by £0.77
The Autumn Budget introduced one of the biggest increases in the Carer's Allowance earnings limit since the benefit was first created in 1976.
Autumn Budget 2024: NIC rate for employers to increase by 1.2%
In a move to increase revenue for public services, the Government is implementing changes to employer NIC.
National Living Wage to increase to £12.21 in April 2025
The NLW for those aged 21 and over will increase by £0.77 to £12.21, 1st April 2025 onwards.
National insurance increase may drive employers to salary sacrifice pensions – Evelyn Partners
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to raise the National Insurance Contribution rate for employers by 1% to 2% in the Budget tomorrow.
HelloFresh proposes to shut Nuneaton distribution centre
This announcement was made two weeks after the dismissal of 79 staff members at the HelloFresh Nuneaton Warehouse.
Ford staff strike over pay and contract changes
Sharon Graham, general secretary at Unite, said: “Despite its huge wealth, Ford has launched a direct attack on its office workers’ pay and terms and conditions."
Gender pay gap down 0.5% year-on-year among full-time employees
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the gender pay gap in the UK has continued its gradual decline over recent years.
Stormont party leaders pledge opposition to winter fuel payment cuts
Party leaders called on the UK Government to reverse its plans to means test the winter fuel payment.
Chancellor pledges work and welfare overhaul ahead of Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a £240m cash injection to accelerate the roll-out of local services to help people back into work and drive down inactivity.
59% of businesses lose staff time due to poor state of public services – TUC
The TUC urged the Government to address systemic issues to strengthen the economy’s foundations by bolstering public services.
