Two in five UK workers unaware of how much they contribute to their pension
New data from Scottish Widows shows 43% of UK workers don’t know their workplace pension contribution level, with confidence in managing retirement savings also low.
UK economy shrinks 0.3% in April as legal and support services hit by tax and trade pressures
GDP fell 0.3% in April 2025, with sharp declines in legal, real estate, and technical services activity, according to the latest data from the ONS.
EV transition to create at least 140,000 new jobs across Europe – New AutoMotive
The battery supply chain sector currently employs 62,274 people across the continent, with 30,600 in gigafactories, across 179 projects.
Galliford Try engineering director shortlisted for IWCE 2025 awards
Padraig McCormack said: “Kay Denham is a true inspiration in our industry and a powerful example of how women are shaping the future of the engineering sector."
Government pledges £1.2bn to open up training and apprenticeships for young people
The funding aims to address skills gaps and provide opportunities for young people who have previously been turned away from oversubscribed courses.
Sesame Bankhall Group launches recruitment team to grow adviser network
Chris Astle has taken on the role of national recruitment manager, overseeing recruitment and reporting to Toni Smith, director of Sesame.
CIPD reveals HR30 list of top HR professionals
The list recognises 30 senior HR professionals who have made a measurable impact in their organisations in the past year.
Alliance Automotive Group welcomes Billing Brook School students for workplace visit
Students from Billing Brook School visited Alliance Automotive Group’s head office in Milton Keynes for a day of career talks, activities and a close-up look at a NAPA Racing car.
Amey becomes patron of the Multicultural Apprenticeship & Skills Alliance
As a patron, Amey will work alongside the Alliance to run initiatives that support people who are furthest from the job market.
One in three Scots ready to quit jobs due to work-related mental health issues – CIPD
The research found 26% of Scottish workers, around 690,000 people, said work had a negative effect on their mental health.
FAW launches fourth year of BE. Football mentoring programme
The scheme is aimed at supporting young women with their career progression in football, offering mentoring and skills workshops.
SMEs must consider finance options as HR concerns often “symptomatic” of underlying cause – FSB
Caroline Lavelle explained that a business leader considering redundancies might, in fact, be facing a cashflow issue that could be better solved through a lending product.
