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Large multi-academy trusts have lowest teacher retention rates, finds NEU
Data showed that one in five teachers left their jobs in the last academic year, with more than one in nine leaving the profession entirely.
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Birmingham bin workers reject pay cut deal from council
Sharon Graham said: "It is important to remember that this dispute is not about a pay rise it is about preventing serious pay cuts."
Compensation & Benefits
Wage growth steady but vacancies fall below pre-pandemic levels as hiring slows
ONS labour market data for December to February shows real wage growth and a rising employment rate, but vacancies have dropped for the 33rd consecutive quarter, falling below pre-pandemic levels for the first time.
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Aon develops assessment tools to enhance Network Rail recruitment
The partnership extends to graduate and apprentice recruitment, alongside various roles from customer service to director-level.
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70% of entrepreneurs feel guilty taking time off work, research reveals
The Uswitch study revealed that 65% of entrepreneurs reported working between 30 to 50 hours per week, with almost 40% exceeding 40 hours.
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Over 60% of teachers report high stress levels – NEU
The survey revealed that 75% of teachers struggle to switch off from work at home, and many work evenings and weekends.
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2024 pension contributions surge by £285, as gender gap widens
On average, savers contributed £285 (19%) more to their pensions in 2024 compared to 2023, taking the average up from £1,192 to £1,477.
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One in six foreign-born workers experience precarious work, finds Resolution Foundation
Analysis revealed that among foreign-born workers without UK citizenship, around one in six (460,000 total), were in some form of precarious work.
Business
Government to provide additional support for British business following Trump tariffs
The package will give UK Export Finance (UKEF) the power to expand financing support for British businesses by £20bn.
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Finance sector sees seasonal hiring rebound, as outlook clouded by U.S. tariffs
The number of job openings for financial services rose by 12% in the first quarter of 2025, employment figures from Morgan McKinley have revealed.
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British Business Bank offers £500m additional lending for businesses affected by global tariff changes
New lending capacity aims to help UK SMEs manage cashflow challenges resulting from tariff disruptions.
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28% of employees find workplace stress management ineffective – Acas
The survey revealed that while 37% believed their employer managed stress effectively, 9% were unsure.