Over 300,000 workers leave jobs annually due to health conditions, report reveals
The Commission for Healthier Working Lives suggested that a proactive approach could have prevented over 100,000 people from leaving the workforce.
Canada Life completes largest £361m pension buy-in
Shreyas Sridhar said: “Completing this transaction is a significant milestone for Canada Life."
Yorkshire politicians support GMB in fight to save Arla Foods factory
The union will meet company bosses on 13th March, while almost 200 people have a signed a petition to save the factory.
Nucleus calls for independent commission on pensions and savings policy
The call came in an open letter to Pensions Minister Torsten Bell and other key decision makers, renewing the push for an independent commission.
IFAs adjust pension planning strategies post-Autumn Budget – Standard Life
Two thirds (69%) of IFAs have advised clients to increase their retirement income withdrawals.
Aegon introduces pension price benefits initiative for family members
Nick Roy said: “Aegon’s Family price match is an offering to our members and their loved ones, making saving more cost-effective."
LV= enhances Fixed Term Annuity offering with new benefits
All new Fixed Term Annuity customers will be eligible for a mutual bonus award after the first 12 months.
Steelmakers’ union calls on Government to secure industry’s long-term future
The union’s new report, Steel Reforged, outlined a series of recommendations to secure the future of the UK’s steel industry into the 2030s and beyond.
REC recovery indicates that the labour market is stabilising – Pantheon Macroeconomics
This postive data from Pantheon Marcoeconomics follows months of negativity following the payroll tax hike and minimum wage increase announced in the Budget.
Strike action hits Strathclyde University in pensions dispute
The affected workers are currently part of the SPF, and many stand to lose significant sums if they are transferred into the USS, which is viewed as an inferior scheme in comparison.
Over 300,000 SMEs to cut jobs to cope with National Insurance hike, survey finds
The survey by iwoca found that 22% of SME leaders said they will reduce company headcount to cope with the hike.
Southeastern boosts female representation by 50% in two years
The company has seen the number of female train drivers and conductors increase, aiming to break the stereotype of rail being a male-dominated field.
