Labour market

'Army' of young people to be trained for green energy jobs and apprenticeships needed to deliver clean power by 2030. 

Closer alignment with the EU was becoming an urgent priority for many businesses, the IoD poll found.

The UK’s construction firms cut jobs at the fastest rate for four years in March as the sector’s downturn in activity continued.

JCB has said it will expand its US operations in response to President Trump’s tariffs – with the effect on UK jobs as yet unclear.

‘Exporters to the US will be forced to review the viability of the US as a destination for their goods, and as a supply chain location.’

DWP reduces level of support it offers to claimants of universal credit because of a shortage of work coaches at its Jobcentres.

Large organisations intensify focus on reshoring operations to mitigate concerns over supply chain pressures, according to research.

Data shows nearly 60% of organisations will need to raise wages, with three-quarters expecting challenges around pay gaps between job levels.

Today’s Spring statement did much to add cost and regulation to employers, and not enough to support growth and skills, observers say.

UK inflation fell by more than expected in February, down from 3% to 2.8%.

The UK is an international outlier when it comes to economic inactivity, a new government-commissioned report has found. 

Ahead of an interest rate decision today by the Bank of England, the figures show wage growth including bonuses at 5.8% – broadly unchanged in the three months to January.

Rob Moss explores the Pathways to Work green paper and examines the possible implications for employers.

The UK jobs market is showing signs of greater stability with some employers "feeling more ready to hire", new data suggests.

The UK jobs market is “in recession territory” and the Chancellor must act decisively ahead of the spring statement, a think tank warns.