Liberal Democrats table amendment to exempt health and care providers from NICs hike
The Liberal Democrats have tabled an amendment to the government’s NIC Bill to exempt health and care providers from the proposed tax hike.
Job market sees 119% increase in November applications, research finds
Despite this surge in applications, Tribepad reported a 24% year-on-year drop in job postings.
Rich and poor employment gap down a third since 1990s, work quality gap remains – Resolution Foundation
Workers from poorer households are less likely to be satisfied with their job, and more likely to have an insecure employment contract.
London City Airport receives Excellence accreditation from Mayor
London City Airport has been reaccredited at the ‘Excellence’ level of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard.
Charity initiatives increase employee engagement, research finds
73% of employees whose employers had charity initiatives expressed that they were likely to stay with their current workplace.
Government and Vestas reach agreement to repurpose wind blade factory, protect 300 jobs
The proposed plans for the factory were made possible in part because of the lifting of the ban on onshore wind.
GMB hails “historic first step” to settle Birmingham City Council equal pay concerns
Birmingham City Council workers will gather to hail the historic first step in settling the city’s long-running equal pay crisis.
Only 40% know their pensions are invested in the stock market – Hargreaves Lansdown
This lack of understanding was described by Helen Morrissey as a “pretty fundamental misconception.”
Just Group secures £17m full-scheme buy-in with unnamed pension scheme
The transaction insured the benefits of all 54 scheme members.
One in five employees to receive Christmas bonus in 2024 – GPA
64% of those expecting a Christmas bonus felt that the sum gifted was sufficient.
Northern Ireland launches framework for workplace transparency
Mike Nesbitt has announced a public consultation on a new Being Open Framework, aimed at fostering transparency in workplaces.
Most over-50s unaware of pension rule that cuts annual contribution to £10,000 – Standard Life
80% of over-50s in the UK are unaware of the MPAA, a rule that can significantly impact their pension contributions.
