Economics, government & business

Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that UK productivity measured as gross domestic product (GDP) per worker is higher than Japan, lower than France and the US and similar to Germany

We are sitting on a demographic time-bomb. But while both the public and private sectors are turning to older workers to fill an impending skills gap, Ross Wigham finds not everyone agrees that they are answer

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

The GMB union has hit back at CBI calls to cut back on public sector spending, blaming procurement from the private sector for the rising bill

The government is set for a row with retail unions over allowing supermarkets and other large shops to open for extra hours on Sundays, according to weekend reports

The pension system must be reorganised so carers and people looking after children do not miss out, the Equal Opportunities Commission has said

UK workers' fears for the security of their jobs are at their highest for a year.

The 2012 Olympics in London will create 33,500 additional jobs for the sector in the next seven years.

Government Bill puts directors in the firing line.

The government has announced a new drive to improve efficiency in Whitehall by merging back office functions such as HR

John Hutton has been announced as the new work and pensions secretary.

Department for Work and Pensions secretary, David Blunkett, has resigned from the Cabinet, telling Tony Blair that his position had become "untenable"

Free basics training pays off for a million adults.

How can companies protect their intellectual property rights? Ensuring their employment and freelance contracts have an appropriate clause is one option, explains geoff steward