Politics

Resident doctors to proceed with strikes as talks stall

The announcement comes after the British Medical Association’s (BMA) Resident Doctors Committee (RDC) met on Tuesday to review a letter from Health Secretary Wes Streeting, which they concluded fell short of offering any substantive proposals.

23/07/2025

Compensation & Benefits·Health·Lead Story·News·Politics

Government partners with food delivery companies in illegal working crackdown

Under the arrangement, Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Uber Eats will gain access to data to help identify and suspend delivery riders found to be sharing accounts with migrants who have no legal right to work in the country.

23/07/2025

Lead Story·News·Politics

House of Lords votes against day-one unfair dismissal rights

Instead, peers supported an amendment introducing a six-month qualifying period before employees become eligible to bring an unfair dismissal claim.

22/07/2025

Employee Relations·Lead Story·News·Politics

Ministers commit £2.5bn to futureproof UK auto industry through DRIVE35

The UK Government has unveiled DRIVE35, a £2.5bn initiative backing the transition to zero-emission vehicle production and advanced automotive R&D.

14/07/2025

Featured·Politics·Recruitment & HR

Government launches £100m boost to help thousands with disabilities into work

The funding is part of the Government’s broader “Get Britain Working” initiative, which aims to overhaul the employment support system, modernise Jobcentres, and ensure well-paid job opportunities are available across the country.

11/07/2025

Employee Relations·Featured·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·News·Organisational & Employee Development·Politics

Acas welcomes Employment Rights Bill amendments on bereavement leave and NDAs

The new measures include formal bereavement leave entitlements for individuals who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, as well as restrictions on how NDAs can be used in the workplace.

11/07/2025

Employee Relations·Featured·News·Politics

Government unveils £500m investment to boost diversity among entrepreneurs

The initiative has been designed to help individuals from diverse backgrounds establish themselves in the venture capital sector and grow the next generation of UK businesses.

10/07/2025

Business·Featured·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·News·Organisational & Employee Development·Politics

Resident doctors announce strike action in England

Resident doctors will be on strike from 7am on 25th July to 7am on 30th July.

10/07/2025

Compensation & Benefits·Health·Health & Wellbeing·Lead Story·News·Politics

Modern delivery of any food order. Girl takes paper package from hands of courier at front door - food delivery driver

Government launches nationwide crackdown on illegal working among delivery riders

The new initiative involves a surge in enforcement activity, including raids and compliance visits across key areas identified as hotspots for illegal working.

07/07/2025

Lead Story·Legal·News·Politics

Workers could see £29,000 boost under Pension Schemes Bill, Government finds

The Bill, which returns to Parliament today for its second reading, proposes sweeping reforms intended to simplify the pensions landscape, reduce costs, and deliver better returns for savers.

07/07/2025

Compensation & Benefits·Lead Story·News·Pensions & Retirement·Politics

Government sets out phased plan to boost rights for half of all UK workers

The plan, set out today (1st July 2025) will phase in key changes from late 2025 through to 2027.

01/07/2025

Employee Relations·Lead Story·News·Politics

Government launches major review of parental leave system

The review will examine all aspects of parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave, with the aim of making the system fairer, easier to access, and more effective.

01/07/2025

Compensation & Benefits·Lead Story·News·Politics

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