All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 15
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ArticleFirst Cymru bus drivers in South Wales accept improved pay offer
First Cymru bus drivers across South Wales have accepted an improved pay offer, ending all further planned industrial action.
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ArticleYorkshire Housing enhances family-friendly policy
Social landlord Yorkshire Housing has enhanced its family-friendly policy in order to provide greater support for its employees.
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ArticleWickes to pay out £14.1 million of shares from sharesave scheme
Home improvement retailer Wickes has announced that it will pay out £14.1 million of shares from its save as you earn, or sharesave, scheme.
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ArticlePinterest reports 4.9% mean gender pay gap for Irish workforce
Social media platform Pinterest has reported a 4.9% mean gender pay gap for its Irish workforce, down from 15.2% in 2024.
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ArticleArthur J Gallagher and Co acquires First Actuarial
Arthur J Gallagher and Co, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, has acquired First Actuarial.
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Article43% of employers introduced salary sacrifice schemes in response to 2024 Budget
Among employers which changed their benefits package in response to the Autumn 2024 budget, 43% have introduced salary sacrifice schemes, according to research by Broadstone.
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Article44% think consultations on bereavement leave and protections for pregnant women and new mothers go far enough
Almost half (44%) of employers think the consultations on new measures for bereavement leave, and protections for pregnant women and new mothers at work, go far enough.
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ArticleKantar, Touchstone and The Co-op Group among UK’s top inclusive employers for 2025
Market research platform Kantar, health and wellbeing services firm Touchstone and retailer The Co-op Group have been named as some of the UK’s top inclusive employers for 2025.
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Article61% of employees feel satisfied with their benefits offering
Almost two-thirds (61%) of employees feel satisfied with their benefits offering, compared to 66% in 2024, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
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People MovesAllianz UK names new chief people and culture officer
Allianz UK has recruited Suzanne Scott as its new chief people and culture officer, effective from November.
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ArticleAmulet Security officers at Bank of England accept improved pay offer
Around 40 Amulet Security officers at the Bank of England have accepted an improved pay offer, ending ongoing strike action.
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ArticleTikTok reports 4.9% mean hourly gender pay gap in Ireland
Social media platform TikTok has reported a 4.9% 2025 mean hourly gender pay gap for its Irish workforce.
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ArticleWatch Employee Benefits’ webinar: Maximising the effectiveness of car salary sacrifice schemes
Employee Benefits’ webinar, Maximising the effectiveness of car salary sacrifice schemes, is now available to watch on demand.
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ArticleThe top 10 stories between 21 - 27 November 2025
The top 10 stories between 21 - 27 November 2025 on employeebenefits.co.uk:
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ArticleIson Harrison and Myerson Solicitors recognised at Employee-Owned Business of the Year Awards
Law firm Ison Harrison, Myerson Solicitors and Attraction Tickets have been recognised at the UK Employee-Owned Business of the Year Awards 2025.
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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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ArticleImperial College London staff strike over pay dispute
Imperial College London employees have begun further strike action in a dispute regarding pay.
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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to home technology schemes
Home technology schemes enable employees to purchase new technology and home items, spreading the cost through payroll over a fixed term.
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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: 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.