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Jonathan Reynolds, the former shadow economic secretary to the Treasury, has been named as Shadow Secretary of State for Workplace and Pensions, replacing Margaret Greenwood. Sir Keir Starmer, the new leader of...

The Hymans Robertson Foundation has launched a new hardship fund for charities affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. More than 50 charities already supported by this foundation can apply for additional help via...

Bupa UK has confirmed that customers who have medical treatment cancelled as a result of the Covid crisis will be in line for potential rebates. As a mutual organisation the health insurer...

Punter Southall Aspire’s chief executive Steve Butler has co-authored a new business book, looking at how firms can support mid-life workers. The book, Midlife Review: A guide to work, wealth and wellbeing is...

Lisa Mundy has been appointed as the  BESTrustee representative on the Mercer Master Trust board.  In this role, Mundy will lead the administration and communications sub-committee. Mundy has 28 years of experience in...

Towergate Health & Protection is urging employers to prioritise health and wellbeing benefits during the Covid crisis. Although many firms are under financial pressure, the advisory groups warns that suspending health and...

Group risk provider Pulse Insurance has joined the trade body Group Risk Development (Grid).  Pulse Insurance specialises in providing cover from SME clients, offering life insurance, travel cover and other specialist insurances....

The People’s Pension has added an annual member charge in a move it says is designed to make it fairer and futureproofed against the ongoing impact of Covid-19. B&CE, the provider that...

In this time of national crisis, employers and their staff need the services and products provided by the employee benefits sector more than ever. With the mental, physical and financial health and...

The government has responded to high profile corporate failures such as BHS and Carillion by tabling new legislation to bolster The Pensions Regulator’s powers and discourage corporate and individual behaviours that may...