The DWP's youth offer has been expanded and will be available to more young people struggling to access work.
Labour market
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Prime minister Rishi Sunak's statement on delaying measures to combat climate change and pollution has been condemned by unions.
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The CIPD has unveiled a manifesto for good work, which calls on the next UK government to develop a long-term workforce strategy.
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AI adoption will have a positive impact on the UK jobs market, according to a new research report.
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The September 2023 labour market figures show that regular pay excluding bonuses increased by 0.6% in real terms.
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The jobs market in August showed a fall in both temporary and permanent hires, according to the latest figures from the REC and KPMG.
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Children from poorer households have been finding it harder than 40 years ago to move into higher income brackets.
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The employment rate for 50 to 64-year-olds is not yet back to pre-pandemic (2019) levels.
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Employers have signalled their intention to cut jobs as the impact of 14 consecutive interest rate rises gradually adds to costs for businesses.
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The analysis found that the increase in the number of young people who were Neet was entirely driven by young men, who increased by 38,000 on the quarter.
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The drop in job postings is not as sharp as it was in summer 2022, according to job search engine Adzuna.
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Real-terms pay has plummeted in the public sector, says the Resolution Foundation, fuelling strikes.
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Hiring intentions declined across the services and manufacturing sectors in July 2023, BDO figures reveal.
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A drop in permanent placements and growth in candidate availability means there could be positivity on the horizon.
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Some 12,000 jobs could be at risk as the budget retailer searches for fresh investment.