TUC concern over rise in deaths at work

Commenting on the latest figures for workplace fatalities released today (Tuesday) by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) which show 171 people were killed at work last year, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: “While you cannot read too much into one year's figures, everyone will be concerned about this rise in workplace deaths, especially given the steady fall in fatalities we have seen in recent years.

Welcome for likely end to pension short-service refunds

The TUC welcomes Pensions Minister Steve Webb's statement today (Monday), warning employers not to rely on short-service refunds when choosing a pension for auto-enrolment, but has called for an interim reform that ensures that these refunds are only paid to scheme members to be inserted in the Pensions Bill currently before the House of Commons.