Job creation and losses

Recruitment fears over costs proved unfounded in November, found the latest REC/Lightcast labour market tracker.

At least 10,000 civil service jobs could be axed under government plans to cut costs by 5% across all departments.

One of the Isle of Wight's leading employers, wind turbine maker Vestas, has said it will cut 300 jobs at its Isle of Wight factory.

The UK’s labour market outlook is uncertain following October’s budget announcement, data from Indeed indicates.

Bosch plans to shed around 8,000-10,000 jobs in Germany, its supervisory board’s deputy chairman indicates

The latest Recruitment and Employment Confederation/KPMG report on labour market trends found the Budget in late October had led to a reassessment of staffing need by clients.

More than three in five (61%) of charities are likely or very likely to reduce their workforce, while 80% explore cost-cutting measures.

Airbus is slashing 477 jobs in the UK and 2,000 globally by mid-2026, representing 5% of its global workforce.

Business confidence falls to new lows in November 2024 according to surveys from the CBI, IoD and Lloyds Banking Group.

The number of over 65s in work has risen since the early 2000s and more than doubled among women, a new study finds.

Vauxhall-owner Stellantis plans to close Luton plant putting 1,100 jobs at risk, although some roles could transfer to Ellesmere Port.

The impact of budget tax rises will make it more difficult for employers to hire, according to industry body CBI.

Seasonal and graduate hiring fuels growth in the UK jobs market as Christmas approaches, a report has revealed

Ford plans to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe, including around 800 in the UK, following a slump in electric vehicle (EV) sales.

UK retailers write to the chancellor warning of the dire impact of the £7bn in extra costs they face next year as a result of the budget.