Former Ofsted inspector wins unfair dismissal case after being sacked for brushing water off child’s head
Andrew Hewston was sacked for gross misconduct following the incident in October 2019.
Loss of NIC pension relief could cost employers nearly £500 per worker
The removal of NIC pension relief could be a hit to employers, particularly those contributing more than the minimum.
UK businesses could benefit from £62.7bn profit boost with four-day week, research finds
New research by Sopro has revealed that a four day work week could boost profits for many businesses.
State Pension Shortfall Day arrives for pensioners with minimum standard of living
Today marks State Pension Shortfall Day – the point in 2024 when a single pensioner on the ‘minimum’ of the PLSA Retirement Living Standards would have exhausted the full new State Pension and be reliant on private pension income or other savings to bridge the gap.
Broadstone warns FCA that ‘Value for Money’ framework may overlook key nuances
Broadstone believes the framework should take into account the different needs of members and employers.
Entrepreneurs say raising Capital Gains Tax would not stop them from investing- IPPR
Increasing CGT will not lead to lower investment, slower growth or reduced entrepreneurship, according to the IPPR.
Ramadan headscarf makers vote to strike
Ramadan headscarf workers have voted to strike over poor pay and "punishing targets."
Government to launch independent review into Carer’s Allowance overpayments
The review will focus on how and why overpayments were accrued, operational changes to minimise future overpayment risk and how the DWP can best support those with overpayments.
ASLEF announces tube strikes in November
Tube train drivers, instructors, management grades, and those in the engineering section will walk out in November.
TVS Supply Chain Solutions staff strike over pay dispute, threaten British Gas delays
The company provides parts and maintenance support across British Gas home heating products, including home boilers and metering.
Salford Mayor becomes first council leader to sign Migrant Care Worker Charter
UNISON Union members in Salford have paved the way for a new charter that seeks to prevent migrant care workers becoming victims of modern slavery.
One in four Gen Zs take parents to their job interviews, research finds
31% had a parent accompany them to an in-person interview, while 29% had them join a virtual interview.
