Pensions & Retirement
Smart Pension invests £330m in renewables to support clean energy transition
The investment is part of Smart Pension’s plan to put 15% of its default fund into private markets.
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Education & Training
Telford & Wrekin Council launches supported internships for young people with SEND
The programme is open to both young people and local businesses, offering practical work experience and supporting recruitment.
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Co-op launches prisoner rail apprenticeships to cut reoffending and tackle skills gap
The scheme aims to help fill rail skills shortages and cut reoffending by giving prisoners a chance to earn a Level 2 rail engineering qualification before release.
Education & Training
JTL to host Birmingham open day to connect employers with future apprentices
Neil Hammersley said: “Whether you're new to apprenticeships or already working with us, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect and explore what’s possible.”
Pensions & Retirement
British Heart Foundation Staff Pension Scheme completes £37m buy-in with Royal London
The scheme covers more than 200 members, including 118 pensioners, their dependants and 85 deferred pensioners.
Recruitment & HR
TaskMaster Resources secures £15m BFS funding to support national growth
TaskMaster Resources has secured £15m from Bibby Financial Services to fund its expansion and part-acquisition in the South-West.
Education & Training
Just Mortgages launches ‘Just Learning’ to address adviser shortages
The initiative will help attendees get their CeMAP 1 qualification with a revision programme and a week-long in-person course.
Recruitment & HR
Aspo Recruitment partners with Crescent City Properties to house care-experienced apprentices
The move aims to tackle a key barrier faced by young people leaving care, who often struggle to access safe and affordable accommodation.
Employee Relations
Linear careers not only “an anachronism,” never existed for women in the first place – The Pivot
Speaking at the first of a series of events combining networking, workshops and fire-side chats, Rachael Twumasi-Corson and Natasha Bird examined changing career trajectories.
Pensions & Retirement
Isio launches service to help DB pension schemes access endgame options
The service is designed for schemes that are well-funded and now have more options than just going for a buy-out as soon as possible.
Pensions & Retirement
Early 50s workers face losing nearly £18,000 if state pension age rises sooner – Rathbones
If the change is brought forward so people have to wait until 68 between 2039 and 2041, workers aged 51, 52 and 53 could lose a year’s worth of state pension.
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Affordable housing is top asset class for DC pension investors – L&G
Out of over 4,400 savers surveyed, 97% said affordable housing was an important social issue.