National Insurance hike threatens Age UK services for vulnerable older people
Some essential Age UK services will be forced to scale down or close as a result of the Government’s decision to increase Employer NICs.
HMRC issues warning to workers who receive tips
According to the LITRG, "If an employee gets cash tips directly from a customer without the employer being involved, the tips belong to the employee."
First-time employment affects health behaviours in young adults, study shows
The study assessed daily fruit and vegetable intake, regular physical activity patterns, and daily sleep duration after employment.
Barclays introduces minimum three-day office requirement
The bank’s minimum time in office requirements differ between business areas based on the nature of work and business needs.
Union targets industry water conference as campaign against Veolia escalates
Unite members working in Sheffield have been on continuous strike for months in order to get their union recognised for collective bargaining.
Two in five LGBTQ+ employees still feel the need to hide their identity at work, research finds
More than one in four (26%) LGBTQ+ people experienced verbally abusive conduct from customers or clients because of their identity.
Employer confidence down after Budget but rebounded by year-end, survey finds
The survey found UK economy's perception improved by three points to a net balance of -25 compared to -28 in the three months to October.
Charities warn NICs hike will force essential services for older people to close
Age UK has warned that increased employer NICs will cost local Age UK charities £6.27m annually, forcing staff cuts and service closures for vulnerable older people.
Unite files ethical trading complaint against Bakkavor as dispute escalates
Unite has made a complaint to the ETI which ensures compliance with international labour standards in the global supply chains of companies.
Employment prospects for neurodiverse people set to be boosted with launch of new expert panel
The panel will develop recommendations for ministers this summer, as part of the government’s Plan for Change.
Resident doctors in England vote to go into dispute over lack of progress on reforms to overtime and safe-working systems
The BMA resident doctors committee has voted to go into dispute over a lack of progress to non-payment elements of the 2024 pay deal.
AI investment, political shifts, and falling interest rates make 2025 a pivotal year for UK finance sector, report finds
Increased investment in AI, political shifts in the UK and falling interest rates makes 2025 a pivotal year for the finance sector.
