Employment Rights Bill impact assessment cites “positive but small” direct potential for economic growth
The Impact Assessment showed that the package could “help to raise living standards across the country and create opportunities for all.”
One in three parents spurred into action by Budget worries – Hargreaves Lansdown
There is speculation that Rachel Reeves might extend the current Income Tax freeze.
Government confirms Seasonal Worker visas to boost farming sector stability
A package of measures to provide certainty and stability to farmers and growers in the poultry and sheep sectors was announced today.
Government to launch independent review into Carer’s Allowance overpayments
The review will focus on how and why overpayments were accrued, operational changes to minimise future overpayment risk and how the DWP can best support those with overpayments.
Government’s degree apprenticeship funding plans are major blow to finance firms – UVAC
UVAC produced a national report in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University to explore the purpose of training apprentices of all ages to deliver jobs of the future.
£1bn investment to secure 300 jobs in North Wales
Cabinet Ministers from both Governments will visit the historic industrial centre of Wales to meet with members of Eren Holdings, which acquired Shotton Mill in 2021.
“Horrow show” hike to NI contributions could add thousands to employer costs, lead to lower wages – Hargreaves Lansdown
Morrissey said: "The Budget is just over two weeks away and employers are gearing up for a Hallowe’en horror show if employer National Insurance rates get hiked."
Government launches Industrial Strategy to boost high-quality jobs
Jonathan Reynolds and Rachel Reeves published a green paper to drive long-term growth in key sectors that is sustainable, resilient and distributed across the country.
Budget shake-up could negatively affect pension planning – Hargreaves Lansdown
Tax-free cash was reduced to a maximum of £268,275 by the last Government, prompting further speculation as to whether it would be eroded further in future.
Government outlines laws to protect against repeat of P&O ferries scandal
The Employment Rights Bill has introduced new protections specifically devised for seafarers.
Employment Rights Bill to address unfair dismissal, parental bereavement, statutory sick pay
The bill will bring forward 28 individual employment reforms, from ending exploitative zero hours contracts and fire and rehire practices, to establishing day one rights for paternity, parental and bereavement leave.
Government to fast-track plans to boost access to CDC pensions
CDC pension schemes, first introduced to the UK in 2022, enable savers to pool their money into a single fund to share investment risk and longevity risk.
