All Employee Benefits articles in 2025 – Page 4
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Supplier articleBuilding ethical benefits that work for everyone
By Cheryl Clements, head of business development, Tusker Employee benefits only create value when they strike a chord with the people they are designed for. Yet, in many organisations, there’s still a disconnect. While many employers believe their offerings are competitive, a large proportion of employees ...
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Supplier articleBudget 2025: What your employees need to know
ISA reform From 6 April 2027 the annual ISA cash limit will be set at £12,000, within the overall annual ISA limit of £20,000. Annual subscription limits will remain at £20,000 for ISAs, £4,000 for Lifetime ISAs and £9,000 for Junior ISAs and Child Trust Funds until ...
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ArticleHow will the Autumn Budget 2025 impact pay, pensions and benefits?
Autumn Budget 2025: Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered her Autumn Budget speech in the House of Commons on Wednesday 26 November.
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ArticleAutumn Budget 2025: Government to restrict capital gains tax relief on employee ownership trust
The government has announced plans to reduce the capital gains tax relief on qualifying disposals to employee ownership trusts (EOTs) from 100% to 50% from 26 November 2026.
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ArticleAutumn Budget 2025: Income tax and NI exemption for employer-provided benefits extended
Autumn Budget 2025: The government has announced that the income tax and national insurance (NI) exemption for employer-provided benefits will be extended.
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ArticleAutumn Budget 2025: Government introduces mileage charge for electric and hybrid cars
The government is to introduce a mileage charge for electric and hybrid cars from April 2028.
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ArticleAutumn Budget 2025: NI relief on pension salary sacrifice to be capped at £2,000 annually from 2029
Autumn Budget 2025: National insurance contribution (NICs) relief on pensions salary sacrifice arrangements will be capped at £2,000 per person annually from 2029.
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ArticleAutumn Budget 2025: Enterprise management incentive schemes to be expanded
Eligibility limits in enterprise management incentive (EMI) schemes are to be expanded.
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ArticleAutumn Budget 2025: Fuel duty freeze to remain until 2026
The government has announced that the temporary 5p cut in fuel duty will remain until August 2026.
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ArticleAutumn Budget 2025: Income tax and NIC thresholds frozen for three years
Autumn Budget 2025: The government freeze income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) thresholds for employees and self-employed individuals at their current levels for three more years.
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ArticleRoyal Mail postal worker wins £3,000 compensation after unlawful denial of unpaid parental leave
An employment tribunal has ruled that a Royal Mail postal worker’s unpaid parental leave was unlawfully denied and that she should receive more than £3,000 in compensation.
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ArticleBidvest Noonan introduces domestic violence policy and support framework
Facilities management services firm Bidvest Noonan has implemented a new domestic violence policy and support framework for its 27,000 UK and Ireland employees.
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ArticleNational living wage to rise in April 2026
The national living wage (NLW) will rise by 4.1% to £12.71 per hour from April 2026, while the national minimum wage (NMW) for 18 to 20-year-olds will increase from £10 to £10.85.
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OpinionBina Gayadien: Is pensions relief under attack?
Speculation around the upcoming Autumn Statement on 26 November suggests that pensions salary sacrifice arrangements may be under review.
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Article37% of employers admit employee engagement is harder to achieve
More than a third (37%) of employers have admitted that employee engagement is becoming harder to achieve, according to new research from Towergate Employee Benefits.
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ArticleWest Ham United becomes White Ribbon accredited employer
West Ham United Football Club has become a White Ribbon accredited employer as part of its commitment to prioritising inclusion and diversity within the club and community.
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ArticleGarden centre ordered to compensate autistic man after unpaid trial shift
An autistic man who undertook an unpaid trial day at a garden centre in Ireland has been awarded compensation for disability discrimination.
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AnalysisWhat are the key trends in healthcare benefits around the globe?
Healthcare benefits require local adaptation, with employers needing to consider state provision, cultural attitudes and regional health risks.
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Case StudiesPareto Group navigates global employee health benefits expansion challenges
Multinational facilities management firm Pareto Group faced significant challenges rolling out health benefits to employees across six countries.
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Article47% say mental health conditions are one of main reasons for long-term sick leave
Nearly half (47%) of HR directors said that mental health conditions, such as stress, depression, and anxiety, are one of the main reasons for long-term sick leave, according to research from MetLife UK.