Job creation and losses

Union and industry figures alike have condemned the decision by the Phoenix Four to put just £5,000 each into a trust fund for employees, breaking a £50m promise

Harrow Council brings in experts to boost staff skills in outsourcing deal.

Union condemns proposed job cuts as unnecessary

Demand for IT staff will continue to grow through 2005 and 2006, despite an expected slow-down in the economy, according to recruitment companies and City economists.

Staff at Granville Technology Group are preparing for unemployment, after the UK's largest computer manufacturer confirmed it is to close all of its 78 retail stores.

Union leaders are holding meetings today with London Underground management and police to press for "urgent" security measures in the wake of the recent bombings.

Small businesses must be allowed to benefit from the 2012 Olympic Games in London, according to the Forum of Private Business.

News and data group Reuters has warned that more jobs go could after unveiling plans to save another £150m.

A shortage of skilled candidates is driving up pay packets in the City of London, with average salaries increasing by 10% in the past 6 months

Despite the decision to keep storage and distribution in house, 2,000 jobs will still be lost

Kodak is cutting up to 10,000 more jobs as it struggles against digital competition

Up to 1,700 jobs reported at risk as unions allege non-teaching time costs have not been met

BBC chairman Michael Grade has ordered a further crackdown on expenses by asking for twice-yearly reports on spending by heads...

Union leaders have threatened industrial action after it emerged that British Gas is planning to cut up to 2,000 jobs...

Retail union Usdaw has called for clarification over who employs staff at Littlewoods stores following Primark's acquisition of 120 outlets.