Workplace pensions set for boost following Mansion House Speech
Employees across the UK are set to benefit from a significant overhaul of workplace pensions.
Employer NI hike threatens teachers’ pensions – Hymans Robertson
The rise in employer NIC from 13.8% to 15% will threaten independent schools' ability to provide TPS and STPS pensions for teachers.
Midlife caregiving widens gender pay gap – Hargreaves Lansdown
Sarah Coles explains how the gender pay gap reflects deeper systemic issues that emerge as women progress through their careers.
Zurich finds half of adults forced to hide neurodiversity, introduces support initiatives
Half of neurodivergent adults reported facing discrimination in hiring processes due to their neurodiversity, according to Zurich UK.
Employment up for low income families, research finds
Employment rates among mothers in low-to-middle income families increased most sharply – from 46% in 1996-97 to 58% by 2022-23.
20 years to close the gender pension gap without decisive action, research finds
The current average gap in pension savings at retirement showed women trailing men by about £100,000.
Gen X apprehensive about pensions -Standard Life
Gen X were more negative about their retirement prospects, with 54% worried their finances would not last, compared with 31% of older Baby Boomers.
One in four pregnancies end in loss, yet most UK workplaces offer no support – Dr Amy Pressland
Around 70% of women reported that managing their periods at work made their jobs more difficult, while 64% of menopausal women faced similar struggles.
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.
Aegon reveals intention to launch pensions dashboard
This followed the FCA's recent publication on the regulatory framework for pensions dashboard service firms.
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.
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.
