Job creation and losses

Ballot papers for a one-day London wide strike to resist job cuts in the DWP were sent out today to members of the Public and Commercial Services Union

The bitter Gate Gourmet dispute continues to simmer, with the union leader accusing the catering firm of "reneging" on a proposed deal

The cost of NHS managers has risen by £578m in two years, according to the Conservative party

The boss of in-flight caterer Gate Gourmet has offered to reinstate 400 sacked workers in a bid to broker a deal with the unions.

Teachers given time to plan lessons, but union warns of job cuts.

More than 60% of employers would not employ anyone with a criminal record, a history of drug or alcohol problems or long-term sickness

The maker of Velvet toilet tissue has warned that its UK workforce could bear the brunt of a restructuring set to cost 3,600 jobs

Firefighters have called for an independent assessment of government plans to build new fire control centres and warned there was a "real risk" of job cuts to pay for the £1bn project.

Workers from the EU accession states have flooded the UK jobs market.

Negotiations to resolve the BA catering crises are set to resume today, despite the apparent collapse in talks last night.

A company responsible for maintaining part the London Underground network has announced that it is to cut 300 jobs.

Union leaders from around the world are to meet to discuss ways of dealing with US-owned retail giant Wal-Mart.

In a bid to cut costs, the HR director at struggling discount retailer Matalan has cut his own job.

Unions are to push government to toughen up laws protecting employees after the mass sackings at Heathrow.

The Gate Gourmet strike at Heathrow has led to accusations from unions and employers of coercion and victimisation.