Employers have only six weeks for pensions rethink

UK companies face yet more legislation in running their pension schemes and new developments will add to the complexity and cost - and the deadline for their implementation is 6 April.

Uniq sheds its pension scheme to save its bacon

It was announced on 9 February that, after an 18-month debate, sandwich maker Uniq had finally reached agreement with the Pensions Regulator and the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) on the future of its...

Government in danger of mis-selling pension auto-enrolment, NAPF warns

The Government risks being accused of a 'mis-selling scandal' if it does not match pension auto-enrolment reforms with an overhaul of the state pension, the chairman of the UK's leading pension body...

New tax rules unfair and immoral says leading tax lawyer

A leading tax lawyer has branded HMRC's controversial plans to tax employees on income and benefits that have never been received as unfair and immoral.

Working women less likely to financially protect themselves if unable to work

Working women are less likely than men to have financial back up should they be unable to work.

On yer bike: it's official - cycle to work increases employee engagement and wellbeing

Nearly nine in 10 employers believe offering a cycle-to-work scheme improves employee engagement, according to research released today from the Cycle to Work Alliance.

Will corporate hospitality become the ultimate employee incentive in 2011?

How much does your company value human capital? The changing HR landscape over the past 12 months, with a renewed emphasis on employee retention rather than recruitment, has meant that employers are...

Employers pay over the odds for eyecare, as many fail to comply with H&S regulations

Nearly one in five companies is not complying with health and safety regulations with regards to eyecare, according to Specsavers.

Government levy on banks rises as it seeks deal on bankers' bonuses

The Government is to increase the levy on banks to 2.5bn this year, as it pushes for a deal on limiting bankers' bonuses.

Failure to tackle in-work poverty will hinder economic growth, think tank warns government

The Government needs to expand opportunities for 10 million workers struggling on less than 15,000 a year if it is to meet its targets for benefit savings and poverty reduction.

Improve standards in defined contribution pension provision to encourage saving, says regulator

The Pensions Regulator is inviting employers to comment on how standards in defined contribution provision can be raised and greater confidence in pension saving achieved.

Health and Social Care Bill "goes too far"

On 19 January, the Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley, introduced to Parliament the Health and Social Care Bill 2011.