The top 10 stories between 20 - 26 February 2026

The top 10 stories between 20 - 26 February 2026 on employeebenefits.co.uk were:

1. Natwest Group receives living pension employer accreditation
2. Government to extend teachers’ full maternity pay
3. A fifth of employers have no clear objectives for their employee benefits 
4. Bilfinger UK staff accept improved pension deal
5. Exclusive: OneFamily introduces financial wellbeing support for staff
6. Fulham FC launches female strategy to improve gender equality
7. Workplace injury and illness linked to estimated £861.6 million a year in statutory sick pay
8. Gwent Police officer with HIV wins £40,000 discrimination claim
9. SES hires new HR director
10. Financial stress impacts productivity at work for 39%