Five banking bosses take GBP 52million in bonuses

Excessive greed is to blame for the collapse of Britains banking system.

Gender pay gap widens

Women have slipped further behind men in the pay stakes. The gender pay gap is now 12.8% compared with 12.5% in 2007 and the median gross annual earnings is now 27,500 for men and 21,400 for women.

Exec rewards must recognise achievement in tough times

Almost half of UK employers are reviewing their executive remuneration packages because of the economic downturn.

JTL improves benefits provision to encourage take-up

Training provider JTL has increased its employee benefits provision to increase take-up and engage staff.

Signs of breakthrough in Scottish local government pay dispute

Scottish local government employees have suspended a third day of strike action to consider a new pay offer.

Londoners are still UK's top earners

On average Londoners earn 10,000 more than employees in the rest of the UK.

Banks may be penalised for rewarding excessive risk-raking

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) may penalise banks that pay staff bonuses that encourage excessive risk-taking.

Tax huge City bonuses, says trade union leader

The UKs largest trade union has called for huge City bonuses to be taxed.

Fire authority managers to be paid on performance

The London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority has switched 450 operational managers from a fixed salary to pay based on performance.

Pay is up but so are hours worked

HR professionals are earning higher salaries and working longer hours, according to the Annual Croner Reward and Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) 2008 Reward Survey of more than...

Low disposable income in UK fails to attract global talent

The UKs competitiveness in attracting global talent is being damaged by the low level of disposable income at senior level, according to a study by management consultancy Hay Group.

More equality needed on minimum wage

A British Youth Council (BYC) delegation is to meet with the Low Pay Commission next week to continue to press its case on an equal minimum wage for all ages.