Economics, government & business

A civil servant who blew the whistle on the UK’s withdrawal from Afghanistan has won a case for unfair dismissal against the Foreign Office.

Pay awards remained at lowest level for four years as inflation levels increased by more than expected in January 2025.

Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall has claimed that ‘too many people are shut out of work’ as the government pushes ahead with plans for welfare reform.

Architects are urging the government to rethink the introduction of new rates to sponsor overseas skilled workers for the sector.

UK wages are growing while job vacancies continue to fall, according to the latest official figures.

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?