NAPF calls for independent retirement savings commission

NAPF chief executive Joanne Segars has called for an independent, non-political body to be set up to regulate retirement savings.

A medical perspective on egg freezing

Egg freezing has hit the headlines this week with news that Facebook is already paying up to $20,000 for its female staff to have the procedure done, with Apple due to follow suit in January 2015.

Egg freezing sends out wrong message on gender equality

Businesses that are serious about promoting gender equality should focus efforts on providing agile workforces and supportive managers rather than offering gimmicks that place the onus on women to...

‘Lack of clarity’ stalling pensions reforms

A lack of information on proposed pensions reform is preventing providers from making changes in time for the implementation date of April 2015, according to NAPF chairman Ruston Smith.

Employers urged 'not to panic' on shared parental leave

Employers shouldn't panic about the technicalities of shared parental leave. Instead they should see it as a positive benefit for their staff, according to Working Families chief executive Sarah...

Treasury to relax pension rules further

Measures expected to be announced by chancellor George Osborne later today will see savers able to take money from their pensions pots in more than one instalment, some of which is tax-free.

Transport and council workers call off strikes

The leaders of four unions, spanning transport and local government workers, have suspended planned strikes after making progress in their respective talks.

Cameron announces higher threshold for top tax rate

David Cameron has announced the Conservatives would increase the level at which employees pay the top rate of tax (40p in the pound) from £41,000 to £50,000 if they gain a majority in the next general...

Midwives strike over NHS pay

Members of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) have voted overwhelmingly to strike over pay in the NHS.

Osborne proposes two-year freeze on benefits

Chancellor George Osborne has announced that the Conservatives would freeze benefits for those of a working age if they win a clear majority in the next general election.

Take-home pay in 2017 lower than pre-crisis levels, says EY report

Take-home pay in 2017 will be lower than pre-crisis levels, says an EY report.

Advertised salaries growing faster than inflation, says Adzuna

Average advertised salaries saw a year-on-year increase of 1.9% up to August 2014, according to research by Adzuna.