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Government’s degree apprenticeship funding plans are major blow to finance firms – UVAC

UVAC produced a national report in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University to explore the purpose of training apprentices of all ages to deliver jobs of the future.

15/10/2024

Education & Training·Lead Story·News·Politics

Government launches Industrial Strategy to boost high-quality jobs

Jonathan Reynolds and Rachel Reeves published a green paper to drive long-term growth in key sectors that is sustainable, resilient and distributed across the country.

14/10/2024

Lead Story·News·Politics

Employment Rights Bill to address unfair dismissal, parental bereavement, statutory sick pay

The bill will bring forward 28 individual employment reforms, from ending exploitative zero hours contracts and fire and rehire practices, to establishing day one rights for paternity, parental and bereavement leave.

10/10/2024

Compensation & Benefits·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·Legal·News·Politics

Government to fast-track plans to boost access to CDC pensions

CDC pension schemes, first introduced to the UK in 2022, enable savers to pool their money into a single fund to share investment risk and longevity risk.

08/10/2024

Lead Story·News·Pensions & Retirement·Politics

Govt recognises 193 organisations for supporting armed forces

The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award recognises the positive role that employers play in supporting defence and inspiring others to do the same.

23/08/2024

Featured·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·News·Recruitment & HR

Chancellor promises ‘big bang on growth’ with pensions review

Under the plans unveiled by the Chancellor, billions of pounds of investment could be unlocked in the UK economy from defined contribution (DC) schemes alone.

22/07/2024

Featured·News·Pensions & Retirement

‘Doom loop’ in health and care must stop, says UNISON

UNISON calls for urgent action to address the 'doom loop' in health and social care, urging better funding and staffing to support the sector.

16/07/2024

Employee Relations·News·Politics

Cross-party group of MPs and Peers launch report calling for a new National Carers Strategy

The UK Government has not published a National Carers Strategy since 2008, and there has not been a dedicated cross-Government approach to supporting unpaid carers since the Carers Action Plan 2018-2020 came to an end in 2020.

28/05/2024

News

UK sees significant drop in student visa dependants following new government measures

Recent UK government measures have led to an 80% decrease in dependants on student visas and a significant drop in application.

01/05/2024

News·Talent Acquisition

Surge in retail crime and violence against shopworkers demands urgent action

Usdaw’s latest survey reveals a significant rise in violence against shopworkers linked to an increase in shoplifting, with the union advocating for urgent legislative and policing reforms to protect retail employees.

01/05/2024

Health & Wellbeing·News·Politics·Risk Management

Department for Education ends funding for career changer teacher program

Founded in 2016 by Lucy Kellaway, a former journalist, and Katie Waldegrave, a former teacher, Now Teach has helped over 1,000 mature professionals transition into teaching roles.

29/04/2024

News

Unite criticises government’s delay of the Fair Tips Act

Unite criticises the government's postponement of the Fair Tips Act to October 2024, highlighting a pattern of delays and urging hospitality workers to actively organize for their rights.

25/04/2024

Compensation & Benefits·Employee Relations·News

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Government - Page 9

Government’s degree apprenticeship funding plans are major blow to finance firms – UVAC

Government launches Industrial Strategy to boost high-quality jobs

Employment Rights Bill to address unfair dismissal, parental bereavement, statutory sick pay

Government to fast-track plans to boost access to CDC pensions

Govt recognises 193 organisations for supporting armed forces

Chancellor promises ‘big bang on growth’ with pensions review

Cross-party group of MPs and Peers launch report calling for a new National Carers Strategy

UK sees significant drop in student visa dependants following new government measures

Surge in retail crime and violence against shopworkers demands urgent action

Department for Education ends funding for career changer teacher program

Unite criticises government’s delay of the Fair Tips Act

Opinion

Reframing post-holiday work stress

Commuter connections: Transport access is key to office success

Workplace wellbeing: Where’s the strategic intent?

Stress Awareness Month: Burnout at work