Economics, government & business

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.

Nichola Hay examines how a greater emphasis on skills rather than predefined roles can create a more dynamic and flexible workforce strategy.

Entries are no longer being accepted to a controversial scheme offering financial rewards for staff resignations.

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

Chancellor Rachel Reeves's online CV exaggerated how long she spent working at the Bank of England.

Marks and Spencer boss Stuart Machin repeats call on government to phase in increase to employers’ national insurance contributions (NICs).

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.

Liz Kendall: ‘Despite all the myths, a lot of people who are currently on sickness or disability benefits want to work’

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.

Independent review calls for ‘fundamental reset’ of the current Industry Training Board model to safeguard economic growth.

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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