BPEC invests £15,000 to modernise Scotland’s Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeship
The apprenticeship combines on-site work and training across plumbing and heating including water, gas and low-carbon technology.
TPT to launch run-on superfund option for DB pension schemes
TPT has secured capital to fund the first £1bn of transactions and is seeking assessment from TPR for the new consolidation vehicle.
HowNow co-founder Nelson Sivalingam named ‘One to Watch’ in LDC Most Ambitious Business Leaders 2025
Nelson Sivalingam, co-founder and CEO of AI learning company HowNow, has been recognised as a ‘One to Watch’ in the LDC Most Ambitious Business Leaders programme for 2025, celebrating innovative UK entrepreneurs.
Thousands with health conditions to get work support as advisers join GP surgeries – DWP
Over 40,000 more sick and disabled people are set to receive employment support following a £167.2m investment in the Connect to Work programme.
Dains Accountants appoints employment tax director
Along with the appointment of Sarah Pemberton, Dains has also promoted Sophie Rogers, Katy Murrall and James Pridmore as assistant managers.
Brighton & Hove and West Sussex councils secure funding to support people into work
Emma Daniel said: “Everyone deserves the chance to thrive in work, and I am really pleased to see that in-work support is provided as part of this programme."
Compass Group UK & Ireland supports over 500,000 people through social mobility programme
Building on this, Compass has launched ‘Mission to a million: Forward Together’, aiming to support a million people by 2030.
Mothers face £120,000 earnings loss over a decade, ONS data reveals
According to the ONS, women experience an estimated £65,618 loss in earnings over the five years after their first child, with further reductions of £26,317 after a second and £32,456 following a third.
Adaptable Human Project co-founder calls for science-led approach to tackle workplace stress
Ahead of International Stress Awareness Week, Sam Wones of the Adaptable Human Project urges employers to take a research-based, practical approach to employee wellbeing using the organisation’s TREAT Protocol.
BSI warns of AI-driven decline in entry-level jobs as businesses prioritise automation over skills investment
Research by BSI reveals that nearly half of global business leaders are using AI to cut headcount, with entry-level roles most at risk and SMEs expected to play a key role in future skills development.
Movera expands HR leadership team with two senior appointments
Nichola Dixon and Neil Martin have joined Movera’s HR leadership team, taking on key roles to strengthen the company’s people strategy and support future growth.
88% of businesses concerned about impact of long-term sickness – MetLife UK
A similar number (86%) also expressed concern about short-term sick leave.
