34% of managers fear job loss as worker confidence hits new low – ManpowerGroup
Research found most UK managers (86%) saw economic instability, restructuring and mass layoffs as the biggest threats to their careers.
IT and finance face biggest shortages in cyber security jobs – Bridewell
Management and consulting had 130 jobs, while finance had 119 roles on offer.
Half of financial services workers expect leaders to deprioritise ESG and DEI commitments
Most professionals acknowledged that ESG (69%) and DEI (68%) practices remain increasingly important to attracting and retaining customers.
One in three employers see ageing workforce as a business risk – Canada Life
83% of employers said people would need to work longer to support themselves in later life.
One in four say work harms their health, warns CIPD report
The CIPD's Good Work Index 2025 has found that 8.5 million UK workers feel their jobs negatively affect their health, prompting calls for action on wellbeing in the workplace.
Women working night shifts more likely to have asthma, study reveals
University of Manchester research showed women working night shifts had a higher risk of moderate or severe asthma compared to women working only in the daytime.
Employer-funded health insurance drives surge in private admissions as self-pay slows
Broadstone reports record insured admissions in 2024, driven by employer health benefits and a 14% rise in private medical insurance uptake.
Two-thirds of UK students work paid jobs during term time, survey finds
The SAES carried out by Advance HE and HEPI found 68% of undergraduates had a job during term, up from 56% in 2024 and 42% in 2020.
EV incentives boost European workforce demand
The global electric vehicle (EV) sales market has grown by 28% so far in 2025, according to Rho Motion.
Two in five UK workers unaware of how much they contribute to their pension
New data from Scottish Widows shows 43% of UK workers don’t know their workplace pension contribution level, with confidence in managing retirement savings also low.
57% of workers feel uncomfortable using workplace toilets – Victorian Plumbing
Two in five said they only use the work bathroom when absolutely desperate, and 13% admitted they avoid it altogether.
Camden tops UK startup rankings as London dominates but smaller regions show resilience
A new study by Startup Voyager has ranked the UK’s best places for startups, with Camden, Islington and Hackney leading the pack—but smaller areas like Shropshire and Highland top survival rates.
