Work-related ill-health and injury cost Britain £14.5bn a year – Health & Safety Executive
Ill-health caused the biggest proportion of total costs at around 67% (£14.5 bn).
Surge in ISA and pension contributions due to tax raid fears pre-Budget
Pension withdrawal requests more than doubled in October compared to the previous year.
BTC launches inquiry into Employment Rights Bill
The BTC described the bill as “the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation.”
Chancellor pledges work and welfare overhaul ahead of Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a £240m cash injection to accelerate the roll-out of local services to help people back into work and drive down inactivity.
Employment Rights Bill gets green light from MPs
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner introduced the second reading of the bill as “a lifelong, proud trade union member.”
Research reveals mixed feelings on personal finance ahead of Budget
26% are feeling hopeful and optimistic while 70% admit to feeling worried or anxious about what the Government might announce.
Worker Protection Act to bring in new obligations for employers to eliminate harrassment
The Worker Protection Act comes into effect on 26th October, introducing new preventative steps to eliminate workplace sexual harassment.
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.
