Private sector pay increases double that of public sector

Pay rises are twice as high for employees in the private sector than in the public, according to research by reward specialists XpertHR.

Welfare reforms hit working families hardest, says TUC

Government reforms to welfare and benefits hit working families harder than those out of work, according to research by TUC.

One-third of Gen Y employees happy to share personal data

Around one-third of Gen Y workers are happy for employers to access their personal data, according to research by PwC.

Liberal Democrats propose higher tax-free allowance

The Liberal Democrats propose to raise the tax-free allowance to £12,500 in the next Parliament, according to an announcement by chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander.

Auto-enrolment doesn't provide 'decent' income for low-paid workers, says TUC

The government is ignoring the fact that employees on a low income will not earn enough to live comfortably in retirement, according to TUC general-secretary Frances O'Grady.

Employers may face extra costs over pension cap charges

The financial impact of pension cap charges on employers and the pensions industry may be significantly higher than first thought, according to pensions experts Hargreaves Lansdown.

Carr Review into unions stalls over "politicised environment"

Bruce Carr, the QC leading the Carr Review into the conduct of unions, has revealed he will not be making any recommendations about changes to the law.

Whistleblowers need more protection, says Parliamentary Commission

Whistleblowing staff are being failed by their employers and are often treated "shockingly", according to a statement released by the Commons Public Accounts Committee.

Gatwick luggage crisis blamed on zero-hours contracts

The baggage handling crisis at Gatwick demonstrates the dangers of relying on zero-hours contracts, according to shadow transport secretary Mary Creagh.

Bank of England to extend bonus clawback period

The Bank of England is due to unveil plans giving it the power to take back bankers' bonuses up to seven years after they are awarded.

Passport workers to strike over pay and staffing levels

Employees from the Passport Office are set to go on strike later today in a dispute over pay and staffing levels.

CIPD's Cheese calls for 'political advocacy' at VyT research launch

CIPD chief executive Peter Cheese has called on the Government to get behind the body's Valuing your Talent (VyT) programme, suggesting some aspects of human capital measurement could "end up as...