Sick pay system is “broken and in desperate need of reform”, says TUC
Commenting on the publication today (Thursday) of a Work and Pensions Committee report on whether the government should reform statutory sick pay to provide more financial support to low-paid employees, TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said...
Thursday, 28 March 2024 00:01
New tax year brings better news for parents than pensioners - Resolution Foundation
New Resolution Foundation research, looks ahead to the new financial/tax year (which starts on 1 April for pay, 6 April for taxes, and 8 April for benefits!) and examines the impact of six of the biggest changes that are coming into effect...
Thursday, 28 March 2024 00:01
Scottish Government: National Chef backs food payment push
Superchef Gary Maclean has urged people to check whether they may be newly-qualified for a benefit which helps with the cost of buying healthy food, milk and first infant formula...
Thursday, 28 March 2024 00:01
Report from the Conduct Committee on Lord Mann
The Conduct Committee has considered a report by the Commissioner for Standards, Akbar Khan, on the conduct of Lord Mann. We have also considered a written appeal submitted by Lord Mann...
Wednesday, 27 March 2024 23:00
Starmer and Rayner to launch Labour’s local election campaign as they accuse Tories of “preying on hopes” of working people by failing them on levelling-up
This morning (Thursday 28 March) Keir Starmer, Leader of the Labour Party and Angela Rayner, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, will launch the party’s local election campaign in the West Midlands...
Wednesday, 27 March 2024 22:30
Qualifications in Wales (QiW): changes to qualification performance information (updated)
Provides a list of changes to the Performance Information for qualifications on QiW...
Wednesday, 27 March 2024 16:11
Lord Ahmad visits Egypt for talks on getting more aid into Gaza and steps for achieving a sustainable peace
In his third visit to Egypt, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad will discuss how the UK and Egypt can work together to get more lifesaving aid to Palestinians in Gaza...
Wednesday, 27 March 2024 15:46
TUC: Young workers “left hugely out of pocket” because of outdated minimum wage youth rates
TUC responds to LPC recommendation that all workers aged 18 and over should be paid the adult rate of the minimum wage...
Wednesday, 27 March 2024 15:17
New sanctions on persons linked to Hamas-supporting media network
Aozma Sultana and Mustafa Ayash sanctioned using domestic counter-terrorism powers...
Wednesday, 27 March 2024 14:33
Government must increase funds for school repairs, says NASUWT
Commenting on The Secretary of State for Education’s announcement that £450 million will be available for the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) for schools in 2024-25...
Wednesday, 27 March 2024 14:31