EXCLUSIVE: Demand for benefits technology drives 350% growth at Mattioli Woods
The UK wealth management and employee benefits firm said the number of clients implementing its technology platforms had more than tripled by the end of 2025.
Halo Benefits launches AI childcare compliance platform to help employers use tax exemption
The platform aims to address longstanding barriers to uptake of the exemption by creating auditable records of employers’ financing and governance involvement in childcare provision.
Chronic condition benefits usage up 142% in 2025 – Healix Health
Usage was higher among women, who made up 61% of claims, with 20% coming from people aged 30 to 39.
67% of employees want a flexible company vehicle, SIXT finds
Use cases for such a vehicle included long business trips (42%) and when a personal vehicle is undergoing maintenance (40%).
Simplyhealth launches digital workplace dental benefit for employees
Marc Singh-Jones said: “We have developed Simply Dental to be affordable and flexible to meet the needs of different businesses and their diverse workforces.”
Yorkshire Housing increases paid family leave
From 6th April 2026, maternity and adoption leave will go up to 26 weeks on full pay, and paternity leave will increase to six weeks on full pay.
Lower-income retirees receive up to £7,754 less in annual benefits, analysis shows
Lower-income retired households are receiving significantly less in cash benefits than their better-off counterparts, according to analysis from retirement specialist Just Group.
One in 10 employees could quit over poor pension benefits – Scottish Widows
The research found the main reason for dissatisfaction was uncompetitive pension benefits compared with other employers, reported by 68%.
Nearly a million families miss out on £2.6bn in unclaimed pension credit, data reveals
DWP data for the financial year ending 2024 showed there were up to 910,000 families who were entitled but did not claim.
EV salary sacrifice helps retain staff, finds Tusker
The survey revealed that 21% were unsure and 60% of jobseekers said the availability of a salary sacrifice car scheme would influence their decision to apply for a company.
Mattioli Woods joins GRiD to strengthen focus on group risk benefits
Barry Waring said: “We are delighted that Mattioli Woods is now a member of this influential assembly and look forward to the perspective they will be able to bring."
40% of employers admit take-up of employee benefits is left for employees to initiate
In the same research, GRiD found that 71% of employers anticipated that they will struggle with recruitment this year.
