Pay & benefits

Strikes due to start tomorrow at UK aerospace manufacturer Airbus postponed following improved pay and pension offer.

Workforce issues could put the brakes on the government’s ambitious plans to expand free childcare, a charity has warned.

Business confidence remains gloomy but rises to highest level since 2024 Budget, according to IoD survey for August 2025.

Men take home more than £2,000 more than women in bonuses, demonstrating a widening gender bonus gap.

A public sector four-day working week trial in Scotland has seen an increase in productivity and improvements in staff well-being.

A prominent City law firm has frozen junior lawyer salaries to help fund higher bonuses for more experienced associates and partners.

Financial Conduct Authority issues statement to provide clarity on workplace savings schemes, to help more employers offer them.

UK’s gender pay gap larger than thought because data used to calculate it has not been weighted properly, academics argue.

Analysis of employment data reveals hospitality has accounted for 53% of all job losses in the UK since the Budget.

We look at common questions on employers' minds regarding bank holidays. Northern Ireland marks the Battle of the Boyne on 12 July.

The RMT union has announced rolling Tube strikes lasting seven days, with different London Undergound roles walking out at various times.

UK gender pension gap means retired women effectively stop receiving a pension from today – the equivalent of losing out on £7,600.

Employee Benefits Live 2025 conference programme includes speakers from British Airways, The Lego Group and Siemens.

Inflation increases by more than expected, as median pay deal remains stubbornly flat, according to latest data for July 2025.

Unite union announces 10 days of strikes next month at Airbus after 90% of members voted in favour of industrial action over pay.