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UK unemployment rate rises to 4.3% – ONS
Payrolled employees fell by 5,000 in October 2024 on the month but increased by 95,000 (0.3%) over the year, reaching 30.4 million.
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Aegon reveals intention to launch pensions dashboard
This followed the FCA's recent publication on the regulatory framework for pensions dashboard service firms.
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More support from employers could help unpaid carers continue working in Northern Ireland – Carer Poverty Commission
The CPC estimated that a combination of flexible working and paid carer’s leave could increase the number in employment in Northern Ireland by more than 6,000.
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Jiffy staff secure pay increase after 36 days of industrial action
Workers at the Jiffy packaging plant in Winsford, Cheshire, were celebrating yesterday after they secured a 4% pay increase.
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Quarter of SMEs consider cutting jobs to cope with Budget fallout – GPA
National Insurance contributions will increase from 13.8% to 15% in April 2025.
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Clydeport dock workers secure pay package worth 9.3%
Clydeport dock workers on the River Clyde have secured an overall pay package worth approximately 9.3%.
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Surge in ISA and pension contributions due to tax raid fears pre-Budget
Pension withdrawal requests more than doubled in October compared to the previous year.
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West Bromwich Building Society pension scheme completes £70m buy-in with Canada Life
This transaction secures the benefits of all uninsured scheme members, covering about 490 deferred members and 400 pensioner members.
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More UK jobs expected as Defence Committee holds first session
The call came as the Parliamentary Defence Committee held its first evidence session of the new Parliament.
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BTC launches inquiry into Employment Rights Bill
The BTC described the bill as “the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation.”
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Autumn Budget 2024: Tax the rich to fill black hole and boost public services – Unite
Unite pledged to lead the challenge for the reversal of the winter fuel payment cut.
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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.