Pay & benefits

KPMG UK partners receive record pay averaging £816,000 following an 11% increase in pre-tax profits to £404 million.

Almost all federal employees have until 6 February to decide whether to resign, as Donald Trump reduces government headcount.

Research lays bare what is most important for each generation when finding a new job, with company reputation deemed as “crucial” for most.

Billions of pounds in defined benefit (DB) pension schemes could be invested as government eases surplus release restrictions.

Gig economy apps Temper and YoungOnes warned they may be operating illegally by providing "freelance" workers to business.

Two hundred UK companies have now signed up for a permanent four-day working week, according to the 4 Day Week Foundation.

Most organisations are expecting pay rises to be lower in 2025, with increases to employer National Insurance likely to impact awards.

The average advertised salary in the UK has crossed £40,000 for the first time, according to the latest data from Adzuna.

Concerns around an increase in employer taxes have contributed to a record jump in the number of UK businesses in financial distress.

Employers' questions on pay, attendance and childcare that are likely to arise during severe weather.

Most employers support a crackdown on unpaid or underpaid internships as new research suggests a growing class divide in accessing schemes.

It will take another 40 years to close the gender pay gap in the UK at the current rate of progress, according to an analysis of published reports.

Median pay rise for autumn 2024 declined to 3.3%, according to Brightmine, as national insurance change begins to have an impact.

Dr Debbie Bayntun-Lees explains why both men and women need to share responsibility for achieving gender equity in the workplace.

Labour market statistics released in January 2025 show that real wages increased by 3.4% year on year, their quickest pace since 2021.