SMEs call for tax cuts to revive stagnant economy
Research from Shawbrook showed that over a third of SME leaders believed tax breaks for reinvestment (36%) would provide a boost to their businesses.
22% of managers experience burnout, report finds
Tech.Co's survey found that burnout is most severe among Gen Z and young millennial managers.
IBM backs plans to diversify UK cyber sector
IBM have agreed to partner with the DSIT, and the NCSC, to provide the online platform for the CyberFirst Girls competition.
Sports broadcast and production companies fined £4m in freelancer pay investigation
Four companies – BT, IMG, ITV and BBC – have agreed to pay fines totalling £4,240,356.
Oracle enhances HCM platform with employee engagement features
The latest enhancements to Oracle's ME employee experience platform provide tools for better communication and event management internally.
Almost 300 DB pension scheme buy-ins completed last year, analysis reveals
This is an increase of one third from the previous record of 226 buy-ins completed in 2023.
One in three businesses have no rules for AI chatbot use, report finds
Tech.co’s Impact of Technology on the Workplace Report found that 35% of businesses do not regulate how employees use AI chatbots at work.
Half of HR professionals enjoy supporting employees, research finds
According to new research by Ciphr, a further 47% cited hiring new employees and growing the business as their favourite aspect of the jpb.
First Bus Hampshire Unite members accept new payment deal
Unite members across the south coast had taken part in 32 days of strikes before their employer improved offer in the face of increasing industrial action.
Birmingham bin agency workers dismissed for speaking to colleagues, Unite claims
The three temporary workers, one with five years of service and another with two but with minimal employment protections, were allegedly told they were being dismissed “due to a lack of work”.
PAYE and NICs receipts rise by £12.6bn between April 2024 and February 2025 – HMRC
Self Assessment Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax and NIC receipts for the same period are £62.4bn, up £3.8bn from a year earlier.
Exam disruption looms as University of Liverpool staff ballot for strike action
Over 340 professional services staff are currently being balloted following a dispute over hybrid working conditions.
