All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 2
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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.
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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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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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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.
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ArticleFormer ward manager appeals unfair dismissal and disability discrimination
An employment appeal tribunal has found that a former ward manager at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust was right to appeal an unfair dismissal following a disciplinary investigation.
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People MovesPizza Express appoints new chief people officer
Pizza Express has appointed Inji Duducu as its chief people officer as of December.
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ArticleOne day until Employee Benefits webinar: Maximising the effectiveness of car salary sacrifice schemes
Tomorrow (Tuesday 25 November) will see Employee Benefits’ webinar, Maximising the effectiveness of car salary sacrifice schemes, in association with The Electric Car Scheme, broadcast live at 11am.
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ArticleReach achieves menopause-friendly accreditation
Reach has received menopause-friendly organisation accreditation as part of its commitment to creating a culture where menopause is understood and supported.
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ArticleUK has worst sick pay in Europe
The UK has been found to have the worst sick pay in Europe, according to research by Moorepay.
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ArticleJames Walker workers in Cockermouth accept improved pay deal
Around 250 workers employed by sealing and bolting solutions firm James Walker in Cockermouth have accepted an improved pay deal, ending ongoing strike action.
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ArticleFamily searches for tutor to make baby an English gentleman
The tutor must be an early years specialist and committed to fostering a quintessentially English, culturally enriching early learning environment.