Economics, government & business

Strong performances in maths and sciences lead to best A-level results since 2010 if figures for pandemic years are discounted.

The CPI, CPIH and RPI measures of inflation all increase in the 12 months to July 2024, to above the Bank of England target.

Unemployment has fallen unexpectedly while wage growth continues to slow, new figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed.

Two-fifths of working parents see school holiday childcare costs increase by almost £1,700 per month compared to term-time.

As the number of migrant workers entering Britain has continued to decline due to curbs on visas, the home secretary...

Wage growth of permanent and part-time staff slowed in July and demand for workers steadied with the number of vacancies declining, new figures show.

New research suggests a skills gap in the UK is threatening people’s career development and organisational competitiveness.

Difference between low and high-employment local authorities shrinks by 3 percentage points over the 2010s, says Resolution Foundation.

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Hiring intentions in London are outpacing the rest of the UK, but the REC believes it could be encouraging news for the whole economy.

A data skills gap among workforces is causing businesses to lose 26 days a year in productivity, new research has found.

Changes to the Skilled Worker Visa have made it challenging for employers, but the former intra-company transfer route could be a useful alternative.

Supermarket chain Aldi is set to open four more stores in London, creating 150 new jobs by the end of the year.

US chip manufacturer Intel is planning to axe 15,000 jobs as it attempts to reposition itself, after reporting a loss...

The new government has launched Skills England to address local and national employers' needs. What should the new body prioritise?