Allica Bank to launch fully funded broker education programme
The programme will fund 50 places on a Level 3 Certified Practitioner in Specialist Property Finance course, run by the Walbrook Institute of London.
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Standard Life shares financial tips for 2025
Mike Ambery said: "The start of a new year is an excellent opportunity to regain control of your finances and set achievable goals."
Resolution Foundation pushes for Statutory Sick Pay extension to lowest earners
The system currently provides a lower level of minimum protection to sick workers than most other OECD countries.
Birmingham tops list of UK areas claiming the most unemployment benefits
Birmingham has the UK’s highest rate of unemployment benefits claims, at 10,749.64 per 100,000 residents, according to Afforda’s analysis of ONS data. The Isles of Scilly reported the lowest rate, with just 15 claimants recorded.
Experts reveal the most successful industries for British businesses
The Health and Social Care industry has emerged as the UK’s best-performing sector for business growth, expanding by 8.06% since 2022, according to new research by MRPeasy. Real Estate and Education also ranked highly, while Transportation and Storage saw the steepest decline.
Octopus Energy tops list of best companies to work for in the UK
Octopus Energy has been named the UK’s best company to work for in 2024, earning an index score of 87.16 out of 100. The study, conducted by Zensai, highlights the importance of culture, diversity, and employee well-being in creating top workplaces.
New Year, New Job: The UK’s top-paying tech roles in 2024
Solutions architects top the list of UK’s highest-paying tech jobs in 2024, earning £72,600 annually on average, according to a new study by PCInternational. The report highlights booming demand and rising salaries, with the tech sector contributing over £150bn to the economy.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary sacrifice opens door to first new car for 82% of Fleet Evolution drivers
Fleet Evolution says 82% of employees taking a car through salary sacrifice have never had a new vehicle before.
Aermach selects Fleet Alliance for EV salary sacrifice scheme
Aermach wanted to enhance its benefits package for employees and reduce its carbon footprint.
Recruitment & HR
Talent shortages driving company location decisions, survey finds
Savills and CoreNet Global found that 73% of respondents in the technology sector reported a drop in skilled staff.
92% of Muslim women in UK media say Islamophobia is embedded in newsrooms
According to the report by the Centre for Media Monitoring, 72% of respondents said they had personally experienced direct discrimination linked to their Muslim identity.
FMB CEO joins YouthBuild UK as trustee
Christopher Selby, general manager at YouthBuild UK, said: “Both the board of Trustees and myself are delighted to be welcoming Brian Berry as a Trustee."
SFRS to open firefighter recruitment engagement sessions
Online sessions open to everyone will be held on 7th August, from 7pm to 8pm and 11th August, from 7pm to 8pm.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
Good Things Foundation and People’s Partnership join forces to boost digital and financial skills
Nicola Sinclair said: “We passionately believe that everyone deserves access to tools and knowledge to enable them to plan for their future.”
Škoda Auto deepens diversity commitment as DEI score hits 94%
In June, Škoda Auto was recognised with the Pride Business Forum’s Award in Bronze category for LGBTQ+ Friendly Employer.
CATCH hosts welding taster day for female students considering manufacturing careers
Caitlin Brewitt said: “That’s why it’s so powerful for these students to connect with women who are thriving in these careers – it makes the future feel achievable.”
Young women face highest career barriers and health stigma, research reveals
A survey from Superdrug Online Doctor found women aged 16 to 24 reported more negative behaviour from male colleagues and fewer chances to move up.
Technology
Lack of human skills risks holding back AI adoption in the workplace, finds Multiverse
Imogen Stanley said: “We need to start looking beyond technical skills and think about the human skills that the workforce must hone to get the best out of AI."
HSI acquires HandsHQ to expand risk management and workforce training
Jamie Carruthers said: “The combined expertise of HSI and HandsHQ means our customers will have access to the best-in-class technology and industry-leading practices."
NatWest partners with Google to boost UK startups with AI tools and digital training
Google Cloud will deliver practical sessions on AI and digital marketing to businesses on NatWest’s Accelerator.
Health & Wellbeing
24% of marketers say work stress affects their personal lives – Storyblok
Only a third (33.5%) said they had a good work-life balance and just 6% said they were never stressed.
Hundreds of Welsh doctors face unemployment amid specialty training shortfall – BMA
A survey by the BMA in Wales has revealed that 40% of resident doctors feared they will be unemployed from August 2025 due to a lack of training opportunities.
Carers UK relaunches project to boost physical activity among unpaid carers
With the new funding, Carers UK plans to build on links with professionals in the sport, leisure, health and care sectors.
BOHS calls for action as workplace diseases kill thousands of men a year
BOHS responded to the NHS men’s health consultation, saying workplace diseases like respiratory illness claim the lives of over 8,000 men each year.
Employee Relations
TUC Cymru launches ‘Twf – The Welsh Language at Work Charter’
The charter is based on four key principles and aims to support workers, trade union branches and employers to grow the use of Welsh at work.
TSSA accuses train operators of “pricing workers off the railways”
Maryam Eslamdoust said: "TSSA is urging the DfT to keep ticket prices affordable so that we can get people out of their cars and onto the railways.”
22% of employers cite improving access to flexible working as biggest challenge – Ciphr
The survey found 21% of HR decision-makers were concerned about new legal protections for workers taking part in industrial action.
Over 75% of teachers in Wales remain in their role after five years – EWC
Retention rates for further education support staff and work-based learning practitioners were lower, staying below 50%.
Global HR
Pearson and HCLTech partner to deliver AI-driven upskilling for global workforce
The deal will see Pearson use HCLTech’s engineering and digital tools to create new AI-powered training, assessment and workforce analytics products.
Firms failing to use global mobility strategically, warns Vialto
Only 23% of firms said their mobility function was either 'strategic' or an 'influencer' in business matters.
Out of sight, not out of value: Unlocking global talent beyond the office
Matt Monette, country manager UK&I at Deel, shares how embracing global remote talent is essential for building stronger, more diverse teams.
Weavr teams up with Visa to bring flexible employee benefits cards to SaaS HR platforms
By working with Visa an associate member, Weavr will now allow SaaS companies to use Visa-powered financial products in their platforms.