Only 40% of SMEs feel prioritised by current Government, finds Shawbrook
Neil Rudge, chief banking officer, commercial at Shawbrook, said: “Our latest research highlights the key concerns facing SMEs in navigating the current economic landscape."
The Pensions Regulator publishes Diversity Pay Gap report
The report showed TPR's mean and median gender pay gaps are below 10% and continue to compare favourably with the wider civil service.
Pizza Hut workers in Scotland protest against reduced wages
Glenshire Brands which owns the Pizza Hut Scotland has been accused by Unite of conducting a an attack on the pay and conditions of around 200 workers after it took over the stores in 2022.
Scottish Widows evolves default with the launch of Lifetime Investment
Lifetime Investment has a high exposure to equities in its growth phase and a shorter de-risking phase, leaving customers’ pension savings invested in higher-growth assets.
65% of employees considering job moves as workplace expectations shift – Aon
The study from Aon painted a picture of a workforce increasingly in flux, prioritising benefits and compensation fairness in their employment decisions.
Spring Statement 2025: “Cold, hard reckoning” for Labour, says Shadow Chancellor
Stride warned that Reeves was "the architect of her own misfortune," and the reason that business confidence had "crashed through the floor."
Spring Statement 2025: Chancellor boosts defence spending and job creation
The increased defence technology spending aims to create demand for highly skilled engineers and scientists across the UK.
Spring Statement 2025: £1bn investment in personalised back-to-work support
This was added to £400m for the DWP and Jobcentres, in order to deliver changes "effectively and fairly."
Howden to acquire Barnett Waddingham, expanding pensions and benefits reach
This acquisition will double Howden's global employee benefits workforce to around 4,000 and bring combined revenue close to £500m.
HECK! creates UK’s first ‘pooch pampering officer’ to boost employee wellbeing
The new role, filled by Becky Keeble, ensures dogs are well-looked after and pampered while their owners work.
Deliveroo boosts rider benefits with 24/7 virtual GP access
Riders can access UK-registered GPs via phone or video through Teladoc Health, ensuring they have medical advice when needed.
State pensioners in line for ‘above-inflation’ triple lock boost
Following the latest inflation announcement this morning, state pensioners are set to recieve an 'above-inflation' triple lock boost, according to Aegon.
