Economics, government & business

A research project into universal basic income has found that recipients spend more on themselves, while also working slightly fewer hours.

The DWP has set out its blueprint for getting people back into work, after a report by a Labour adviser called for the long-term sick to be forced to seek work.

Impact of April’s 9.8% increase to NLW continues to affect the median pay award, currently almost three percentage points above inflation.

Most Carpetright stores are to close with the loss of more than 1,500 jobs after a rescue deal saw only...

Skills England to bring together ‘fractured skills landscape’ and create a shared national ambition to boost the nation’s skills.

Mental health training for line managers is strongly linked to better business performance, and could save companies millions of pounds...

Skills for Care’s Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care in England warned that the vacancy rate was still three times higher than that of the wider economy.

Annual wage growth slows to 5.7% in the ONS July 2024 labour market statistics, the slowest rate since August 2022.

The new Labour government's work pledges have garnered support from voters across the political spectrum, a survey for the TUC has found.

Kate Shoesmith, deputy chief executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), writes an open letter to MPs.

Unilever announces plans for thousands of office job losses across Europe by the end of 2025, as part of a turnaround plan.

More than three in five employers have noticed an increase in sustainability-related questions from candidates during job interviews.

Dr Emily Andrews from the Centre for Ageing Better argues that ageist employers harm both themselves and the economy.

The BDO index indicates that despite worries over unemployment and skills, businesses are feeling more optimistic than at any time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Institute of Directors has conducted research providing insights as to what businesses really think about the new government's sweeping plans for employment.