The top 10 stories between 2 - 8 January 2026

The top 10 stories between 2 - 8 January 2026 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:

1. Royal Mail staff found to have been fairly dismissed after overtime concerns
2. UK Power Networks introduces health plan for 5,000 employees
3. Employee Benefits acquired by ProMedia
4. Work-related stress found to be top workplace hazard
5. Average FTSE 100 CEO earnings surpass median UK worker’s annual salary today
6. EasyJet workers at Luton Airport accept improved pay offer
7. Divorced UK women face 61% pension gap
8. Glen Dimplex staff strike over pay dispute
9. UK workers earn most in technology-based roles
10. 73% of employers to give staff pay rise for 2026