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Economics, government & business
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Higher salary thresholds, part of new visa rules for overseas workers, were cited as the reason for the withdrawal of job offers.
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The US Federal Trade Commission has voted to adopt a ban on non-compete clauses that prevent workers from switching jobs within the same industry.
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A National Audit Office report has revealed that testing the free childcare hours rollout could have avoided some risks.
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Up to £6,000 will be available for teachers working in key STEM subjects as part of drive to recruit and retain the best staff.
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The government has quietly scrapped a scheme designed to help disabled people and vulnerable individuals find jobs
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Low pay is putting job seekers off green jobs or those that have a positive impact on society, research by Indeed has found.
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Analysis shows 1.4 million people face the ‘double jeopardy’ of working in severely insecure jobs while privately renting.
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Tata Steel has threatened to withhold an enhanced redundancy package if employees go on strike.
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Unemployment and economic inactivity both increased at the beginning of this year, April 2024 labour market figures show.
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Gig economy platform workers complain of suffering from mental ill health, stress and exhaustion.
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Around 1,500 steelworkers at Tata plants in Port Talbot and Newport Llanwern have voted in favour of industrial action.
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Consultation launched on proposals to reduce barriers for younger people to train and work as bus and lorry drivers.
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There has been a steep increase in businesses hiring temporary staff, freelancers and contractors in the past quarter (1 January to 31 March).
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The Department for Work and Pensions has published a new disability confident guide to help employers better support disabled people.