Politics - Page 2

Minimum wage rise narrows pay gap for young workers, as awareness of rights remains a concern – TUC

This change is part of the Government's "Make Work Pay" initiative, which aims to ensure that the minimum wage is a genuine living wage for all and eliminate age-based pay disparities.

02/04/2025

Lead Story·News·Politics

Delays to health workers’ pay rise causing huge problems for NHS, says UNISON

According to UNISON, NHS staff are expected to receive their annual pay increase on 1st April each year, but this deadline has not been met for several years.

01/04/2025

Employee Relations·Lead Story·News·Organisational & Employee Development·Politics

1,000 British jobs supported by deal to bolster fleet of sub-hunting helicopters

It will sustain 200 jobs at Leonardo’s helicopters facility in Yeovil, Somerset, and 800 more across the wider UK supply chain, and covers the fleet of 30 Merlin Mk2 maritime patrol helicopters and 24 Merlin Mk4 amphibious and battlefield lift aircraft.

01/04/2025

Lead Story·News·Politics

28% of HR practitioners believe NI hikes will pose a significant challenge, GRiD finds

This is as employers brace themselves for hikes in National Insurance contributions (NICs) on 6th April 2025 and the reduction in the threshold at which they are due.

01/04/2025

Compensation & Benefits·Employee Relations·Lead Story·News·Politics

Millions set for payslip boost as new minimum wage rates take effect

The changes include a record cash increase to the National Minimum Wage for younger workers and apprentices.

01/04/2025

Lead Story·News·Organisational & Employee Development·Politics

Government introduces AI bootcamp to upskill Whitehall coders

The AI Accelerator Programme will train up 25 Machine Learning Engineers through hackathons, where the coders will help tackle live Government challenges.

28/03/2025

Education & Training·Lead Story·News·Politics·Technology

Government backs next wave of semiconductor start-ups to scale up growth

Announced by the Chancellor during a visit to South Wales this investment will strengthen the UK’s domestic semiconductor supply chain.

28/03/2025

Lead Story·News·Politics·Technology

Government funds mental health support for Welsh steelworkers

Chairing the latest meeting of the Tata Steel Port Talbot Transition Board Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens announced £3.27m to fund mental health support services in Neath Port Talbot for those affected by Tata Steel’s transition to greener steelmaking.

28/03/2025

Health & Wellbeing·Lead Story·News·Politics·Wales

Only 40% of SMEs feel prioritised by current Government, finds Shawbrook

Neil Rudge, chief banking officer, commercial at Shawbrook, said: “Our latest research highlights the key concerns facing SMEs in navigating the current economic landscape."

27/03/2025

Business·Lead Story·News·Politics

Spring Statement 2025: Universal Credit boost to reshape financial planning

Rachel Reeves said: "If you can work, you should, and if you can't you should be supported."

26/03/2025

Compensation & Benefits·News·Politics

Spring Statement 2025: Chancellor boosts defence spending and job creation

The increased defence technology spending aims to create demand for highly skilled engineers and scientists across the UK.

26/03/2025

Lead Story·News·Politics

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."

25/03/2025

Lead Story·News·Pensions & Retirement·Politics

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Politics - Page 2

Minimum wage rise narrows pay gap for young workers, as awareness of rights remains a concern – TUC

Delays to health workers’ pay rise causing huge problems for NHS, says UNISON

1,000 British jobs supported by deal to bolster fleet of sub-hunting helicopters

28% of HR practitioners believe NI hikes will pose a significant challenge, GRiD finds

Millions set for payslip boost as new minimum wage rates take effect

Government introduces AI bootcamp to upskill Whitehall coders

Government backs next wave of semiconductor start-ups to scale up growth

Government funds mental health support for Welsh steelworkers

Only 40% of SMEs feel prioritised by current Government, finds Shawbrook

Spring Statement 2025: Universal Credit boost to reshape financial planning

Spring Statement 2025: Chancellor boosts defence spending and job creation

Spring Statement likely to impact savings and pensions, says Scottish Widows

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