UK Government Concerned About Lack Of Cyber Insurance
Despite 81% of large UK firms having experienced a security breach in the last 12 months, only 2% have insurance cover that could help them recover from a serious cyberattack,…
Thinking of leaving your employee benefits intermediary?
It’s time to review your benefits The world of employee benefits is experiencing a period of unprecedented change, largely led by legislation, including: Abolition of the Default Retirement Age Introduction…
The impact on state benefits…
A document - with the rather unpromising title of Pension flexibilities and DWP benefits - was issued on Friday by the Department for Work & Pensions. Yet this short missive (it’s only two pages…
The Increase of Electrical Contractor Business
Since the recession began in 2008, businesses in the UK have been waiting for signs that the economy is picking up. With the recent growth in the electrical contractor sector,…
Pension Wise - now taking calls…
Those with decent length memories will recall that in the 2014 Budget Statement George Osborne announced the new (and entirely unexpected) Pension Freedoms. These new rules come fully into force in…
Fit For Work - where next?
As we have previously reported on this blog, the rollout of Fit For Work (FFW) has now started in England and Wales. The service is already available in parts of…
Recruitment Insurance: Are Your Contractual Basis Covered?
A 2014 study of the REC recently revealed that 46% of employers plan to increase temporary staff during 2015. It has been suggested that the demand for engineering, technical and…
Fuel Duty Freeze announced in 2015 Budget
Chancellor George Osborne has scrapped the planned September increase in fuel duty as part of his pre-election Budget, claiming families will save £10 every time they fill up their car…
Banking Industry Experiencing Supply Chain Threat
The British Bankers’ Association (BBA) says the banking industry is being put under threat by online vulnerabilities within other types of businesses, prompting it to call for greater co-operation to…
Budget (4): Fit For Work
The only loose end from yesterday’s budget speech is that of Fit For Work - the government funded service which will provide an independent assessment of employees who are absent from work for…