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Government welcomes Heathrow investment, expected to secure thousands of steel jobs
The commitment will help secure thousands of existing steel jobs both at Scunthorpe and across the country.
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Working parents seek greater employer support for children’s wellbeing, report finds
The report urged employers to offer resources such as mental health support, tutoring, and expert advice lines to help reduce parents’ mental load.
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Career breaks and part-time work leave women with lower pension wealth – Broadstone
A smaller proportion of women contribute to their occupational pensions, resulting in smaller median pension pots.
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Benefex and Benify merge to form Benifex
The platform delivers personalised experiences for employees, ensuring they receive relevant benefits and rewards.
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Employer helpline sexual harassment calls surge by 164% – Irwin Mitchell
Employer-side helpline calls about sexual harassment rose by 164% in the most recent quarter, exceeding 100 for the first time
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10,000 more apprentices to qualify per year as Government cuts red tape
The Government has revealed plans to turbocharge growth industries, with reduced bureaucracy for apprenticeships and new leadership for Skills England.
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Big Issue Recruit generates £2m in social value
Since its launch in 2022, the programme has delivered over 1,677 hours of training.
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UK labour market weakens further as permanent and temporary placements decline
UK labour market weakens further as permanent and temp placements decline
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Lidl increases pay for 28,000 hourly-paid staff nationwide
Entry-level pay will rise to £12.75 nationally, up from £12.40.
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Small firms call for £3,000 incentive to help hire new talent
Among small firms that already employed apprentices, 73% said the increased financial support could enable them to hire more in the future.
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Strip back the Equality Act to protect genuinely disadvantaged, says IEA Report
The report argued that the UK’s anti-discrimination measures should focus solely on outlawing direct discrimination.
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Government starts with AI Growth Zones to initiate Plan for Change
Local and regional authorities across the UK are being encouraged to put their communities forward to become dedicated hotbeds for AI.