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Trade union membership hits record low at 22% in 2024
The number of employees who were union members fell by 38,000 to 6.4 million over the year.
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Money worries force UK parents back to work early, research reveals
The Working Families Index 2025 found that nearly half (47%) of parents said they could not afford more time off.
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The Bedford College Group partners with ACS Recruitment to boost student employability
The recruitment agency will support students at career events and open evenings, offering advice about employment options.
Pensions & Retirement
Impact Investing Institute, Pensions for Purpose and GIIN relaunch impact principles for pension trustees
The principles apply to all pension schemes, regardless of size or structure, to help trustees deliver for members and drive market changes.
Business
Royal London to acquire Dalmore Capital in pension investment push
The deal is part of Royal London’s plan to grow its private assets business and give pension customers more investment choices.
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Unum acquires Generali UK’s employee benefits business and joins GEB Network
Mark Till said: "We’re looking forward to working in partnership with GEB to extend our products and services to even more people.”
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Only 68% of DB pension transferors satisfied with their decision – Broadstone
Research showed that satisfaction dropped to 64% for those in households earning less than £50,000.
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Edinburgh University staff vote for industrial action over £140m cuts and job losses
A ballot by the University and College Union (UCU) saw 84% vote in favour of strike action on a 60% turnout.
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Over 300 jobseekers attend Sizewell C jobs fair in Lowestoft
A range of suppliers from the Sizewell C supply chain were present, offering information about current and future jobs on the Suffolk coast.
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Pension scheme surpluses reach record levels, unlocking £160bn for growth – DWP
The Government’s pension schemes bill is set to let trustees and employers safely release part of these surpluses.
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TPR urges pensions industry to act as savers risk shortfall in retirement
Speaking at Professional Pensions Live 2025, Nausicaa Delfas said many people risked not having enough money to support themselves in later life.
Health
Over half of NI medical students plan to leave the country for better pay, survey finds
The findings come from a new survey conducted by BMA Northern Ireland, which painted a concerning picture of a looming workforce crisis in the health service.