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British Steel plans to recruit more than 180 workers, just weeks after ministers rescued 2,700 jobs at the Scunthorpe-based company.

The largest oil and gas field operator in the North Sea is cutting 250 jobs because of what it calls the ‘punitive’ fiscal regime in oil and gas.

Beginning a new three-part series on how to make talent management processes inclusive and equitable, Professor Binna Kandola examines how...

Jonathan Reynolds defends UK-India free trade deal, saying critics are “confused” to think that NIC agreement “undercuts” British workers.

Young people are less ready for work and risk overselling themselves in job applications as employers raise concerns about AI use.

Private sector median pay award for three months to March 2025 stood at 3.5%, according to Income Data Research.

Business optimism has risen to its highest level since September 2024 according to the Institute of Directors.

Both vacancies and salaries in the UK hit annual highs in March, according to the latest figures from Adzuna.

Despite the recent increase in National Insurance contributions, data from Brightmine, indicates that a sharp drop in pay awards is unlikely in the near term.

There are signs of momentum in the economy that may push back against the effects of rising costs, the REC has found.

Job vacancies have fallen to their lowest level in almost four years, reflecting lessening demand for workers as employment costs rise.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has welcomed new figures indicating an unexpected rate of growth for the UK economy in February.

SME hiring falls from 24% of companies in Q4 2024 to 20% in Q1 2025, while 17% have cut back on staff, according to the BCC.

British Steel could be nationalised as fears grow over the future of the company’s blast furnaces in Scunthorpe.
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Of all businesses surveyed about right to work checks, 80% answered at least one compliance question incorrectly, and are at risk of non-compliance.