Economics, government & business

Despite concerns over red tape, the Labour employment agenda has largely benefited UK plc.

The new work and pensions secretary has vowed to press ahead with the government's planned overhaul of the benefits system.

Companies are losing £50m a year as a result of corporate identity theft.

Public sector stays ahead of commercial pay for fifth year running.

The latest survey of pay awards suggests there is unlikely to be any change on the current 3% median offer in the coming year.

Keeping top talenthas led many companies to increase salary offers in a bid to keep staff.

Union brands MoD job cuts announcement a 'disgrace'.

High street bank attacked over insensitive call for feedback on redundancy.

Opportunity for HR to have its say on the regulations governing the Pension Protection Fund.

Union talks tough over 'sexist' redundancy deals at Morrisons.

Keeping potential recruits waiting is a high risk strategy where there is a skills drought.

CBI says migration policy must be business-focused.

New pensions minister vows to focus on welfare reform.

The new work and pensions secretary will have his work cut out addressing UK pensions reform following David Blunkett's departure, experts have warned

Proposals to introduce six months' paternity leave have all the hallmarks of New Labour policy – an eye-catching, headline-grabbing idea that will have very little real effect