Labour market

There was a significant increase in active job postings in January – the first time that job postings have risen since June 2024.

Day-one unfair dismissal and sick pay rights among small firms' greatest concerns about Employment Rights Bill, FSB survey shows.

Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall has claimed that ‘too many people are shut out of work’ as the government pushes ahead with plans for welfare reform.

Architects are urging the government to rethink the introduction of new rates to sponsor overseas skilled workers for the sector.

UK wages are growing while job vacancies continue to fall, according to the latest official figures.

There has been a significant fall in hiring confidence and a sharp increase in redundancy intentions over the past quarter according to new research.

Max Rumley discusses how a facilities management operation staffed by prisoners demonstrates the benefits of training and employment schemes.

The KPMG/Recruitment and Employment Confederation report on Jobs survey for January 2025 showed that the fall in permanent hiring extended the current period of contraction to 28 months.

What do the latest forecasts on economic growth and inflation mean for the labour market?

The UK’s top statistician has hinted that making it compulsory to participate in the Labour Force Survey could be an...

Supermarket chain Aldi has announced the creation of 1,600 new jobs this year as it opens more stores in the UK.

The impact of October’s Budget on employer confidence is ‘not as bad as feared’ according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.

Tesco has become the latest major employer to announce changes to its operating model, putting 400 jobs at risk. 
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WH Smith has confirmed it is seeking a buyer for its high street stores, which could put staff in its 500 shops at risk of redundancy.

The average advertised salary in the UK has crossed £40,000 for the first time, according to the latest data from Adzuna.