Spring Statement 2025: £1bn investment in personalised back-to-work support
This was added to £400m for the DWP and Jobcentres, in order to deliver changes "effectively and fairly."
Howden to acquire Barnett Waddingham, expanding pensions and benefits reach
This acquisition will double Howden's global employee benefits workforce to around 4,000 and bring combined revenue close to £500m.
HECK! creates UK’s first ‘pooch pampering officer’ to boost employee wellbeing
The new role, filled by Becky Keeble, ensures dogs are well-looked after and pampered while their owners work.
Deliveroo boosts rider benefits with 24/7 virtual GP access
Riders can access UK-registered GPs via phone or video through Teladoc Health, ensuring they have medical advice when needed.
State pensioners in line for ‘above-inflation’ triple lock boost
Following the latest inflation announcement this morning, state pensioners are set to recieve an 'above-inflation' triple lock boost, according to Aegon.
Hymans Robertson appoints Richard Wellard as head of alternative risk transfer solutions
Wellard will lead the team to support trustees and sponsors that are considering newer risk transfer options including superfunds and capital backed solutions.
87% of data analysts have better job satisfaction due to AI, research reveals
According to Alteryx's 2025 State of the Data Analyst report, over 95% of data analysts in banks have seen an uplift in their role’s strategic impact due to investments in AI.
Phoebus surpasses industry averages in workforce diversity and inclusion
Kate Langton said: “We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and their wellbeing and development are paramount to our success."
Spring Statement likely to impact savings and pensions, says Scottish Widows
Pete Glancy said: "We are less likely to see the statement used as a platform for new policy announcement beyond tweaks to the public finances."
ABP signs Armed Forces Covenant to support veteran employment
This move will earn ABP the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Bronze award.
Select Lease by Mobilize and SalSac launch zero-cost salary sacrifice scheme
The scheme allows employees to exchange a portion of their salary for a leased electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle.
Medium-sized firms lead job growth over past decade – iwoca
The research found that firms employing 50 to 249 people increased their workforce by 20% from 2014 to 2024.
