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Underpensioned groups face lower standard of living in retirement – PPI
The report found that underpensioned groups still have lower employment rates and are more likely to be in part-time work compared to the population average.
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Universal Credit change gives £420 boost to over a million households – DWP
Liz Kendall said: “We’re delivering meaningful change to ensure everyone has a fair chance, the support they need, and real hope for the future.”
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Thousands of green jobs to be created under Government home heating plan
The initiative includes a consultation to expand the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, while launching funding and skills programmes to grow the workforce for a low-carbon future.
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Aegon upgrades ‘Member Insights’ tool to boost pension engagement
The latest updates give employers, trustees and advisers more scheme information when sending targeted campaigns to employees.
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90% of architecture employees work overtime, two-thirds not compensated – RIBA
Research showed that two thirds of architects worked unpaid overtime with no extra pay or compensation.
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Benefits Guru releases 2025 Financial Wellness Ratings for workplace pension providers
Gold rating providers for financial wellness without open finance included Aviva, Fidelity, Hargreaves Lansdown, Scottish Widows, Standard Life and Mercer Master Trust.
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Birmingham Council cuts bin drivers pay by £8,000
Unite has said the council’s decision shows an escalation in the dispute and the council's real plans to use workers' pay as a way to cut costs.
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Government launches UK Resilience Academy to provide workers with emergency crisis training
The academy will run courses for 4,000 people each year, covering topics like business continuity, crowd management, and crisis communications.
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M&S orders staff to work from home following cyber attack
Jessica Bass, partner at Oury Clark Solicitors, said: "It is vital that M&S maintains clear and open communication with all employees during this time, so they understand what is happening and why these steps are necessary."
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Trustee boards lack youth and diversity, survey finds
The The Charity Commission and Pro Bono Economics survey found that there were slightly more black trustees under 60 (7%) than in the general population (5%).
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TPR expects most DB pension schemes to focus on endgame as surpluses rise
TPR's latest AFS reported that 54% of schemes are in surplus on a buyout basis, rising to 76% on a low dependency basis.
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Improved paternity leave could boost economy, says JRF
Increasing Statutory Paternity Leave from two weeks to six weeks at 90% of average weekly earnings could deliver a £2.68bn boost to the wider economy.