Savills planners recognised for regional industry awards
Savills planners Becky Rayner, Laura Eacott and Errin Marshall picked up the awards.
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Record violence against ambulance workers sparks NHS #WorkWithoutFear campaign
AACE has revealed that ambulance services are on course for the highest rate of reported incidents of violence, aggression and abuse.
TUC raises concerns about adequacy of proposed statutory sick pay
The government is proposing changes to the statutory sick pay that would make all workers eligible for sick pay from the first day of absence.
Fix staff pay to turn NHS around, says Unison
Helga Pile, head of health at Unison, said: “Staff are the bedrock of the NHS and key to turning around its fortunes."
Businesses offered £700 grants to attend European R&D events to boost innovation
Innovate UK will be providing grants of up to £700 for UK innovators to attend research and development events across Europe.
Government increases support for care workforce as part of £86m investment
The government announced £86m boost to the Disabled Facilities Grant for this financial year, on top of the £86m announced for the next year.
BTC to question Shein, Temu, McDonald’s, Tesco and Anti-Slavery Commissioner on labour rights and supply chain integrity
The BTC will hold a key evidence session on labour rights and supply chain integrity, questioning major retailers and officials as part of its inquiry into the Employment Rights Bill.
Compensation & Benefits
Discount on BVRLA training courses offered to SalSac partners
The initiative is intended to help businesses comply with evolving regulations, and maintain continuous professional development.
Zest customers increase monthly employee benefits spend to £70m
Employers using Zest also saved £7.8m per month in National Insurance contributions (NICs), up from £6.6m 12 months earlier.
Recruitment & HR
Employment declines as pay growth outpaces inflation – ONS
Between May 2024 and May 2025, the number of payrolled employees in the UK fell by 135,000, marking a decline of 0.4%.
Logistics and warehousing vacancies up 9% in 2025 – CV-Library
There were 137,542 jobs posted in Q1 and 150,578 in Q2.
LGB employees face hostility for ‘wrong’ views at work, research reveals
The survey found over a third of respondents (35%) experienced social exclusion or hostility from colleagues or management due to their beliefs.
C-suite leaders face critical skills gap ahead of 2035, says Robert Half
Robert Half warns UK firms are unprepared for future leadership demands, with resilience, innovation and AI expertise set to define success.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Gender pay gap falls but full equality still decades away, says PwC
According to the report, the overall pace of change remains slow, with at least 40 years needed for the pay gap to close at the current rate.
Amey launches ‘STRIVE’ programme to support care leavers into work and training
Amey worked with Greater Manchester Youth Network to deliver STRIVE, which gives personalised mentoring, pre-employability training and work experience.
TPE and Network Rail partner to support women returning to work after career breaks
The ‘Never Mind the Gap’ scheme, run with Women in Rail, gave a small group free training and placements to learn about roles in the industry.
Ethnic diversity still lacking in boardrooms as FTSE 100 and S&P 100 fall behind public institutions
Just 6% of FTSE 100 Chairs and 13% of S&P 100 Chairs are from ethnically diverse backgrounds, according to new analysis from INvolve.
Technology
High earners and men get most AI training, widening workplace gaps – The Adaptavist Group
58% of high earners felt they’d had enough guidance on AI, compared to 25% of lower earners.
Wagestream acquires Zippen to boost workplace pension offering
Peter Briffett said: “With Zippen joining the Wagestream Group, we are strengthening our expertise and furthering our mission to help people take control of their financial lives.”
FutureLearn launches FLx to deliver personalised workplace learning
The platform creates personalised learning pathways for employees, customised to their roles, skills and career goals.
Health & Wellbeing
Ark Fire Protection to run second annual wellness day for staff
The wellness day forms part of Ark Fire Protection’s wider approach to employee engagement and mental health awareness.
Most speech and language therapists face burnout and time pressure, research reveals
RCSLT research showed that 61% of SLTs said they often or always faced unrealistic time pressures at work, rising to 68% for those in the NHS.
TUC launches week of action to protect workers from extreme heat
The TUC said employers should keep indoor workplaces cool and let staff take frequent breaks, with cold drinks available.
Work related stress remains top concern for most staff – GRiD
In 2025, 34% of employers cited work pressures as the main concern for baby-boomers, 36% for Gen X, and 38% for Gen Z.
Employee Relations
Flexible work must be measured by value, not time, say experts
Round-table attendees agreed flexible working is not a perk but a key part of workplace reform for both employees and businesses.
Unite members at Village Hotel Glasgow vote for strike action
The group has called for a pay rise to the real living wage rate of £12.60 an hour for all staff.
Over a fifth of trainee doctors hesitant to escalate patient care – GMC
The survey asked about escalation of care, with 79% of trainees saying they never felt apprehensive, but 21% had hesitated at least once in the past year.
Over a million workers quit jobs due to lack of flexibility – CIPD
Research found that just over half of employees (53%) felt pressure to spend more time in the workplace.
Global HR
Research reveals gaps in health and wellbeing support for overseas employees
The Towergate Employee Benefits research found that only 36% of companies tailored their health and wellbeing offerings depending on the country where employees are located.
British Safety Council celebrates winners of International Safety Awards 2025
The awards recognised 789 organisations from 45 countries for their efforts in preventing workplace injuries and work-related ill health in 2024.
Government targets global experts with £54m fund to fill UK skills gap
The Global Talent Taskforce is set up to focus on bringing in researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, managers, engineers and creatives.
Deputy appoints Ciaran Hale as chief technology officer
Hale will work with the product, data and platform teams to strengthen technology foundations and develop solutions for shift-based businesses.