Council Opposes Plan to Privatise Hundreds of NHS Bank Staff Roles Thursday, May 7, 2026 nhs privatisation bath ruh pulse staffing pensions healthcare employment bathnes A councillor has strongly criticised plans to transfer hundreds of NHS bank staff across Bath and North East Somerset and Wiltshire to the private company Pulse, describing the move as “not acceptable.” The Royal United … Read More
South West Bed Manufacturer Airsprung Beds Files Notice of Intention Amid Financial Struggles Saturday, April 25, 2026 airsprung administration finance liquidity manufacturing pensions bedmaking trowbridge restructuring crisis Airsprung Beds, a prominent bed and upholstery manufacturer based in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, has filed a Notice of Intention (NOI) to appoint administrators due to prolonged financial challenges. This move signals the … Read More
Concerns Mount Over Plan to Transfer Hundreds of NHS Bank Staff to Private Company Thursday, April 23, 2026 nhs bankstaff pensions privatecompany staffing bath wiltshire healthcare unions government Councillors in Bath and Wiltshire have voiced strong concerns about plans to transfer hundreds of NHS bank staff from NHS employment to the private company Pulse, effective August 1. The move affects staff at Bath’s Royal … Read More
Older People May Receive an Extra £344 Every Four Weeks from April Through DWP Friday, March 13, 2026 pensioners pensions disability benefits pensioncredit dwp carers allowance uprating income Starting in April, certain pensioners could see an increase of up to £344 every four weeks from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This boost comes as part of the annual benefits uprating, increasing the disability … Read More
£5 Million Boost for Affordable Housing for Older Adults Sunday, December 14, 2025 housing almshouses charity elderly affordable community bath pensions refurbishment investment In response to the escalating housing crisis, St John’s Foundation—a charity with over 850 years of community service—announces a major £5 million investment dedicated to building and upgrading affordable housing for older … Read More
Avon Pension Fund Faces Divestment Vote Amid Member Division on Arms Investments Sunday, December 7, 2025 pensions divestment arms aerospace defence investment ethics avon palestine governance The Avon Pension Fund, managing £6 billion for over 100,000 members across the former county of Avon, is approaching a critical decision. The fund’s committee is set to meet next week to vote on whether to divest from the … Read More