Public sector

New figures show the extent to which UK businesses are turning to talent in south Asia and sub-Saharan Africa to plug their skills gaps.

A watchdog has identified failings in police vetting standards, leading to people with criminal records or links to organised crime joining.

UK security agencies MI5, the Secret Intelligence Service and GCHQ have loosened their hiring requirements so applicants no longer need...

Almost a third of Metropolitan Police officers are female, but it recognises more needs to be done to improve diversity.

The Royal Navy is examining claims of bullying and sexual harassment on submarines, following whistleblower reports.

Almost a third of public sector key workers have considered leaving their profession or have already tried to leave, according to a poll.

A major NHS union, Unison, is balloting its members for a strike over pay. Midwives in Scotland have also voted to strike.

The Care Quality Commission has heard evidence of a 'toxic culture' at the NHS Blood and Transplant service, including discrimination.

Proposals are likely to include the introduction of a British baccalaureate, offering broader academic and vocational qualifications at 18 and a slimmed-down set of exams at 16.

‘Rishi Sunak should reassure public servants they will not pay the price for recent incompetent governance and bring stability so that the UK is seen as a place to invest’

Trying to make an appointment to see your GP should not be like phoning a call centre or “booking an...

Union members vote to strike over pay, conditions and pensions at universities. Vice chancellors are urged to get to the negotiation table.

The NHS is launching a major recruitment drive today (24 October) in a bid to fill tens of thousands of...

The Police Federation is calling on forces to assign 'Protected Learning Time' so that professional development is not done in officers' own time.

Nearly a quarter wait more than 12 weeks to start treatment because of a lack of consultant psychiatrists, according to research.