Government backs SAF industry with funding and jobs
Duncan McCourt said: “The challenge now is to ensure we have enough SAF to meet the mandate whilst keeping costs low and create thousands of jobs in the process."
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Employment Rights Bill could lead to job losses and rise in employment tribunal claims, warns CIPD
A survey of more than 2,000 employers found that 79% expect the bill to raise employment costs, with 30% planning to cut jobs through redundancies.
Marks & Spencer makes £95m investment in retail pay offer
This pay increase represents a 5% increase on last year and a 26% increase since 2022.
Government bolsters employment support to unlock work for sick and disabled people
This intensive support for people on health-related benefits will see Work Coaches providing tailored and personalised employment support.
Government’s North Sea consultation must create real jobs, says Unite
Sharon Graham said: “Unite has been calling for the government to produce a concrete plan with real jobs for the transition of North Sea workers since it was elected."
Eurotunnel maintenance workers to take strike action over pay
Around a dozen members will walk out after rejecting a pay offer from the employer.
Gender pay gap worsens as nearly three million women earn below real living wage
The Living Wage Foundation analysis revealed that the gender low pay gap has increased to 6.1 percentage points in 2024 from 4.7 in 2022.
Compensation & Benefits
Towergate Employee Benefits to rebrand as Everywhen
Ardonagh Advisory has rebranded as Everywhen, with Towergate Employee Benefits among the first to adopt the new name as part of a group-wide rollout.
72% of GIP claimants returned to work in 2024 – GRID
The group risk industry paid out £2.59bn in 2024, up £99.2m from 2023.
Recruitment & HR
Hendy Group nears completion of general manager recruitment drive
Hendy Group is close to completing the recruitment of 20 new general managers as part of a major operational restructure aimed at supporting its transition to a regional model introduced on 1st April.
£30m scheme targets barriers to work for 5,000 Londoners – London Councils
The funding will go towards five programmes run by the Mayor of London and London Boroughs under the ‘Get Britain Working’ trailblazers scheme.
NHS London calls for more people to apply for nursing roles
Magda Nyczak-Kal said: “The NHS is a place where you can learn new skills and play an instrumental role in providing quality healthcare to patients."
Government tightens immigration rules, increasing skills threshold for workers
The new policies will tighten requirements for workers, students, and families and focus on bringing in only those who contribute most to the economy.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
CNC supports staff during Mental Health Awareness Week
The event aims to encourage conversation and reduce stigma around mental health, with this year’s theme being ‘community’.
EducationScape backs ‘SaferSpace’ app as new harassment laws hit UK employers
The app lets staff submit anonymous or named complaints on a mobile-first platform, sending concerns straight to HR or safeguarding leads.
Scheme to support unpaid carers reaches 250-member landmark – Carers UK
Carers UK urged more employers to adopt carer-friendly measures in the workplace to support employees who combine work and unpaid care.
Minor workplace behaviours can constitute illegal discrimination, says Valla CEO
Danae Shell said: “Our society has normalised workplace bullying to such an extent that we often fail to recognise its toxic."
Technology
Axiom GRC launches business resilience platform
Axiom GRC launches with over 50 compliance products, 40,000 clients and two million users.
Half of job applicants use AI to write CVs – Hiscox
Research found AI tools were used to help with remote interviews by 29% of people, and 45% used them for completing online tasks.
£1bn automotive deal to create 1,000 jobs in Sunderland
This boost for the British automotive industry comes following yesterday’s US-UK economic deal, which slashed tariffs on British exports.
Health & Wellbeing
“No legal maximum temperature for working in a heatwave,” warns expert
Josh McNicholas said deciding what is ‘reasonable’ will depend on the work and the workplace.
FIA partners with Mates in Mind to support mental health in fire safety industry
FIA members will now have access to tailored programmes, downloadable resources, a text support service, e-learning and more.
West Midlands Mayor urges businesses to back staff wellbeing scheme
Richard Parker said: “When people feel well and supported, they thrive. That’s why I'm encouraging more local employers to sign up for Thrive at Work."
36% of cancer carers want to leave jobs due to lack of employer support, research reveals
Research from Reframe Cancer found that more than 63% said the emotional impact, including anxiety and worry, made it hard to keep working.
Employee Relations
Employment and vacancies down while pay growth outpaces inflation – ONS
Data showed that the unemployment rate for people aged 16 and over was 4.5%, which was up on the year and higher in the latest quarter.
74% of businesses with overseas employees risking duty of care with cash lump sums
Research reveals most UK employers provide cash rather than sourcing appropriate health and wellbeing benefits for globally mobile staff.
HSE launches free stress management training for employers
The initiative supports HSE’s working minds campaign, which promotes good mental health and stress prevention in workplaces.
Quarter of construction workers face daily stress despite increased mental health support – CIOB
The ‘Understanding Mental Health in the Built Environment 2025’ report found 28% of people said they had experienced suicidal thoughts in the past year.
Global HR
Mindtools acquires Kineo to expand global learning and development services
The move brings the two companies together under the ownership of CIG, and aims to expand their learning solutions to more customers globally.
Gen Z now makes up largest share of hourly workforce, Deputy report reveals
Deputy has released its annual report The Big Shift: How Gen Z is Rewriting the Rules of Hourly Work, offering a comprehensive look at the changing dynamics of the hourly labour market.
Skillvue secures $6.3m to expand AI-powered skills and assessment platform
The HR platform, which initially focused on recruitment, has evolved into a broader tool for organisations to develop employee capabilities in response to rising demand for reskilling.
US labour market adds 177,000 jobs in April, as unemployment rate holds steady
Job gains were seen across several key sectors, with employment continuing to trend upward in health care, transportation and warehousing, financial activities, and social assistance.