Autumn Budget 2024: NIC rate for employers to increase by 1.2%
In a move to increase revenue for public services, the Government is implementing changes to employer NIC.
National Living Wage to increase to £12.21 in April 2025
The NLW for those aged 21 and over will increase by £0.77 to £12.21, 1st April 2025 onwards.
Proportion of BME workers on nightshifts skyrockets, highlighting “persistent structural inequalities” – TUC
360,000 more BME staff worked through the night compared to 2014 – a rise of 71%.
365 finance launches #SheLeads campaign to support gender equality in business
Hannah Hunt, digital marketing manager at 365 finance, was the driving force behind the campaign.
National insurance increase may drive employers to salary sacrifice pensions – Evelyn Partners
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to raise the National Insurance Contribution rate for employers by 1% to 2% in the Budget tomorrow.
Movera supports personnel growth as six employees gain new qualifications
Movera launched the funding program for employees to pursue professional qualifications in fields including law, finance and leadership.
HelloFresh proposes to shut Nuneaton distribution centre
This announcement was made two weeks after the dismissal of 79 staff members at the HelloFresh Nuneaton Warehouse.
Ford staff strike over pay and contract changes
Sharon Graham, general secretary at Unite, said: “Despite its huge wealth, Ford has launched a direct attack on its office workers’ pay and terms and conditions."
Median weekly earnings up 6% to £728 – ONS
As of April 2024, median weekly earnings rose across all major occupational groups.
Gender pay gap down 0.5% year-on-year among full-time employees
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the gender pay gap in the UK has continued its gradual decline over recent years.
Stagecoach bus drivers to take strike action over pay dispute
According to Unite, industrial action would impact on Stagecoach services in Skye, Orkney, and to the north and west of Inverness.
One in five managers are not encouraged to learn new skills – Mind Tools
Mind Tools' ‘Building Better Managers’ report uncovered challenges in management development across 12 key industries.
