Economics, government & business

The UK’s top statistician has hinted that making it compulsory to participate in the Labour Force Survey could be an...

Supermarket chain Aldi has announced the creation of 1,600 new jobs this year as it opens more stores in the UK.

Independent review calls for ‘fundamental reset’ of the current Industry Training Board model to safeguard economic growth.

The impact of October’s Budget on employer confidence is ‘not as bad as feared’ according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.

Tesco has become the latest major employer to announce changes to its operating model, putting 400 jobs at risk. 
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The chancellor is expected to unveil a series of growth plans that will create jobs and boost the UK economy by up to £78 billion.

Cardiff University confirms proposals to cut 400 academic jobs – 7% of its total workforce – in an effort to secure long-term future.

Billions of pounds in defined benefit (DB) pension schemes could be invested as government eases surplus release restrictions.

More than 1,000 British jobs have been saved following the takeover of Titanic shipbuilder Harland & Wolff (H&W).

Gig economy apps Temper and YoungOnes warned they may be operating illegally by providing "freelance" workers to business.

WH Smith has confirmed it is seeking a buyer for its high street stores, which could put staff in its 500 shops at risk of redundancy.

Most organisations are expecting pay rises to be lower in 2025, with increases to employer National Insurance likely to impact awards.

The average advertised salary in the UK has crossed £40,000 for the first time, according to the latest data from Adzuna.

The Office for National Statistics will spend £8 million hiring temporary staff in a bid to fix problems with its Labour Force Survey (LFS).

Concerns around an increase in employer taxes have contributed to a record jump in the number of UK businesses in financial distress.