Economics, government & business

FDA survey of civil servants' hybrid working arrangements shows almost two-thirds believe three days in the office is damaging productivity.

Starbucks is axing 1,100 jobs globally as it aims to increase efficiency and simplify its organisational structure.

Singapore-based DBS Group is cutting its headcount by 10% as artificial intelligence (AI) takes on more human work.

The average annual salary in the UK hit a record high in January, according to the latest figures from job matching platform Adzuna.

More than two-thirds of hospitality businesses will reduce their staffing levels due to an increase in employer national insurance that comes in in April.

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

The UK is likely to offer a youth mobility scheme, as the government looks to reset relations with the EU.

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

A civil servant who blew the whistle on the UK’s withdrawal from Afghanistan has won a case for unfair dismissal against the Foreign Office.

Pay awards remained at lowest level for four years as inflation levels increased by more than expected in January 2025.

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.

Recent promises to remove regulations and boost growth have appeared to be odds with measures such as creating a Fair Work Agency.