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Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 hours ago

Black and ethnic minority staff facing appalling' levels of racism in the workplace

Racism and unfair treatment of black and ethnic minority workers in Britain are increasing, necessitating urgent action from employers.
Education
fromwww.bbc.com
19 hours ago

Why can't newly qualified midwives get jobs?

Newly qualified midwives face job scarcity, leading many to seek lower-paid work outside the NHS despite chronic understaffing in maternity services.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
23 hours ago

Revealed: Londoners' working week at 21-year record high as unemployment rises in cost of living crisis

Londoners are working the longest hours in over 20 years, with average workweeks reaching a record high of 34 hours.
#artificial-intelligence
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

AI minister Kendall says she doesn't use AI at work

Liz Kendall, the AI minister, primarily uses AI in her personal life, not in her official capacity.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
16 hours ago

Key takeaways from senior official on Mandelson vetting

Lord Mandelson was granted security clearance despite concerns, leading to his eventual dismissal after new information about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
#unemployment
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Unemployment dip flatters to deceive as SME hiring freezes amid Iran shock

Britain's unemployment rate dropped to 4.9%, but underlying hiring strength is weak with significant job losses and declining vacancies.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Unemployment dip flatters to deceive as SME hiring freezes amid Iran shock

Britain's unemployment rate dropped to 4.9%, but underlying hiring strength is weak with significant job losses and declining vacancies.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
10 hours ago

Microsoft is making this first-ever move to cut workforce size amid the AI shift

Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to select employees as part of a restructuring amid shifts in the tech industry due to AI advancements.
#job-market
Careers
fromSkift Meetings
18 hours ago

The Event Job Market's New Rules

The current job market is challenging, with niche roles requiring specific experience and personal touch in recruitment.
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago
Higher education

Entry-Level Hiring Picks Up After Months of Gloom - Offering New Hope for College Graduates: 'It's Good News'

Careers
fromSkift Meetings
18 hours ago

The Event Job Market's New Rules

The current job market is challenging, with niche roles requiring specific experience and personal touch in recruitment.
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Entry-Level Hiring Picks Up After Months of Gloom - Offering New Hope for College Graduates: 'It's Good News'

Employers plan to increase hiring of new graduates by 5.6% this spring, reversing previous gloomy expectations amid economic uncertainty.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why second chance hiring is smart business

The job market is challenging, especially for individuals with justice-involved pasts, who face significant barriers to employment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Campaign launched to reunite young Britons with forgotten savings accounts

Hundreds of thousands of young people in this country don't know they have a CTF, let alone how to access it. Some will have a couple of thousand pounds sat there that would really help them as they begin adult life.
Fundraising
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

McDonald's bets on Britain's youth with UK's biggest paid work experience scheme

McDonald's UK launches a nationwide paid work experience program for 2,500 young people to combat NEET rates.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Ex-parliamentary employee arrested under anti-hacking law

We are aware of the arrest of an individual under the Computer Misuse Act 1990, but as this is a live police investigation we are unable to comment further.
EU data protection
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

TfL joins drive to reduce staff sickness rates

Sick days are costing the whole of the UK a lot of money, and that's one of the reasons we're involved in the prevention sprint, to look at ways to try and stop people from becoming ill in the first place.
Public health
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Apprenticeship penalty' on benefits forces young people from poorer UK families to quit

Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are abandoning apprenticeships due to a welfare penalty that reduces family benefits significantly.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
20 hours ago

Lost your job to AI? These support programs provide cash, support, and more

AI displacement of workers is prompting new support programs like the AI Dividend, which provides financial aid and career resources.
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Olly Robbins refused to give Mandelson vetting summary to Cabinet Office, says Cat Little

Cat Little stated that the summary revealed Robbins had granted Mandelson clearance against the advice of security officials, contradicting Robbins' claims about the vetting process.
UK politics
Careers
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

The Job Benefits Most Men Don't Know to Negotiate

Focusing solely on base salary can lead to missing out on valuable non-cash benefits that enhance overall compensation.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'Such a let-down' - healthcare students on NHS recruitment squeeze

A trainee paramedic spoke about looking for work abroad because of a recruitment freeze in Wales, resonating with many students feeling left in limbo.
Higher education
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Why UK SMEs Are Prioritising Streetworks Certification in 2026

NRSWA certification has transitioned from a nice-to-have credential to a genuine precondition for winning local-authority and utility contracts, reflecting a tightening labor market.
London startup
#labour-party
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Labour on course for worst election result in London in nearly 50 years

The Labour Party faces significant losses in London local elections, with the Greens and Reform expected to gain ground.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Labour's crab-wise' approach to closer EU ties must address damage of Brexit | Heather Stewart

Labour is prioritizing closer EU relations to regain lost voters and address economic impacts of Brexit.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Labour on course for worst election result in London in nearly 50 years

The Labour Party faces significant losses in London local elections, with the Greens and Reform expected to gain ground.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Schools forced to cut back on support for Send pupils in England, poll finds

Two-fifths of school leaders in England have reduced support for children with special educational needs due to a long-standing financial crisis.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Taxes on UK workers have risen at fastest rate in rich world, says OECD

Britain's tax wedge, which estimates total taxes on labour paid by employees and employers, minus cash benefits received by working households, increased by 2.45 percentage points last year, the most in the OECD.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Earnings growth cools in February as war clouds the labour market outlook - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK unemployment rate fell from 5.2% to 4.9%, driven more by increased economic inactivity, particularly as fewer students sought work.
UK news
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'Huge relief' as students given loans 'in error' get repayment reprieve

22,000 university students will not have to urgently repay maintenance loans and childcare grants due to a government decision.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Should Every SME Have a PAT Testing Qualification on the Team in 2026?

SMEs can reduce costs and ensure compliance by training in-house staff for PAT testing instead of outsourcing.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Starmer sends 'chill' through civil service, union boss says

Sir Keir Starmer's dismissal of a lead civil servant has created tension within the civil service and raised concerns about political expediency in job security.
fromBlack Enterprise
1 week ago

Remote Work Wins! Office for National Statistics Won't Force Staff To Come To Office

"For the first time, a rigid office attendance mandate has been broken and replaced with a more sensible, flexible approach based on what actually works," General Secretary Fran Heathcote said. "This has been a long campaign and reaching a deal members could accept reflects the determination of PCS members at ONS, the hard work of their reps and the value of trade unionism."
Remote teams
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

UK jobs market was in a fragile state even before Iran war threatened recovery

The UK labor market shows signs of fragility despite a drop in the unemployment rate.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 day ago

You survived a layoff. Now what?

Surviving layoffs brings complex emotions like relief, guilt, frustration, and anxiety about job security and workplace relationships.
#education
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Labour's youth unemployment tsar hits out at exam-obsessed' British schools

The education system is criticized for focusing too much on exams and not enough on preparing students for work and life.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Officials too slow to act on falling pupil numbers in England, says watchdog

England's declining birthrate is causing a significant drop in school funding and a surplus of school places, impacting education quality.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Exam-obsessed' schools leave pupils unready for work, Alan Milburn says

An exam-focused education system is failing to prepare young people for the workforce, emphasizing the need for real-world skills development.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Labour's youth unemployment tsar hits out at exam-obsessed' British schools

The education system is criticized for focusing too much on exams and not enough on preparing students for work and life.
#olly-robbins
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

How Olly Robbins' knightly charm glossed over burning questions on Mandelson vetting

Sir Olly Robbins' testimony received support from civil service peers, but raised questions about his defense and the vetting process for national security roles.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Self-serving stuff': anger remains high in Whitehall over Olly Robbins sacking

Keir Starmer's dismissal of Olly Robbins has sparked outrage within Whitehall, highlighting tensions between the civil service and political leadership.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

How Olly Robbins' knightly charm glossed over burning questions on Mandelson vetting

Sir Olly Robbins' testimony received support from civil service peers, but raised questions about his defense and the vetting process for national security roles.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Self-serving stuff': anger remains high in Whitehall over Olly Robbins sacking

Keir Starmer's dismissal of Olly Robbins has sparked outrage within Whitehall, highlighting tensions between the civil service and political leadership.
#uk-economy
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Quarter of a million people could lose jobs by 2027 as UK flirts with recession'

The UK's economy is at risk of recession, with rising unemployment and stagnant GDP growth predicted amid global economic tensions.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Quarter of a million people could lose job by middle of 2027 as UK flirts with recession', analysis says

A quarter of a million jobs may be lost in the UK due to economic impacts from the US-Israel war on Iran.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Liz Kendall urges UK public to embrace AI as government makes first 500m fund investment

The UK government is investing in AI to create jobs and address global challenges despite concerns about job disruption and cybersecurity risks.
Education
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

FAA sets records in effort to hire gamers as air traffic controllers

The FAA successfully recruited over 12,000 applicants by targeting gamers for air traffic controller positions.
#employment-rights-act-2025
Law
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

Leading lawyers warn Labour's Employment Rights Act is putting jobs at risk - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Some workers may face vulnerabilities due to the Employment Rights Act 2025, as employers prepare for increased costs and changes in workforce management.
Law
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

Leading lawyers warn Labour's Employment Rights Act is putting jobs at risk - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Some workers may face vulnerabilities due to the Employment Rights Act 2025, as employers prepare for increased costs and changes in workforce management.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Starmer admits No 10 asked about job for aide Matthew Doyle

Conversations occurred regarding a diplomatic role for Matthew Doyle, but nothing materialized amid controversy over his past associations.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Jennie Formby, Labour's former general secretary, says she has joined Greens

Jennie Formby, former Labour general secretary, has joined the Green party, reflecting a trend of Corbyn allies defecting amid dissatisfaction with Labour leadership.
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'No Irish need apply': New research shows emigrants seeking a better life in England faced decades of discrimination

Anti-Irish job adverts were prevalent, particularly after the famine, leading to poverty and discrimination for Irish immigrants in England.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

It is obvious now, Keir Starmer, that you made a mistake. Reinstate Olly Robbins for the good of the UK | Simon McDonald

Admitting mistakes is challenging, especially for leaders, as seen in the case of Keir Starmer and Peter Mandelson's security vetting.
UK news
fromCN Traveller
2 weeks ago

The UK will have a three-day working week in 2027, thanks to 'substitute' bank holidays

Bank holidays in 2027 allow for an extended break from December 25 to January 3 with just two days of annual leave booked.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Act now on devastating' temporary accommodation crisis, MPs urge government

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues like reproductive rights and homelessness, emphasizing the need for accessible reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Former parliamentary staff member arrested under anti-hacking laws

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

I'm voting Reform it can't get any worse': Starmer's election nightmare in Swindon

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Government to host summit about keeping children safe online in age of AI

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and online safety, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

I'm 50 and have been applying for jobs every day for two years'

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of donations to support unbiased reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Act now on devastating' temporary accommodation crisis, MPs urge government

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues like reproductive rights and homelessness, emphasizing the need for accessible reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Former parliamentary staff member arrested under anti-hacking laws

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

How to register to vote in local elections with deadline hours away

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of voter registration for upcoming elections.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

I'm voting Reform it can't get any worse': Starmer's election nightmare in Swindon

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Government to host summit about keeping children safe online in age of AI

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and online safety, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

I'm 50 and have been applying for jobs every day for two years'

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of donations to support unbiased reporting.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

Former top civil servant 'in the dark' over reasons for his sacking - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"I don't fully understand the reasons that I'm in the position I am in, but that is for a separate process for me to try to get to the bottom of."
UK politics
#mandelson
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Robbins v Starmer: the key points they disagree on over Mandelson vetting

Robbins felt pressured to appoint Mandelson quickly, overriding security clearance recommendations, but maintains it was the right decision.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

'Dismissive approach' from No 10 over Mandelson vetting process, former top official at UK Foreign Office claims

Pressure from Downing Street influenced the appointment of Mr. Mandelson despite security vetting failures.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Robbins v Starmer: the key points they disagree on over Mandelson vetting

Robbins felt pressured to appoint Mandelson quickly, overriding security clearance recommendations, but maintains it was the right decision.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

'Dismissive approach' from No 10 over Mandelson vetting process, former top official at UK Foreign Office claims

Pressure from Downing Street influenced the appointment of Mr. Mandelson despite security vetting failures.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

No 10 asked Foreign Office to find job for senior Starmer aide, says Olly Robbins

Downing Street pressured the Foreign Office to find a diplomatic role for Keir Starmer's communications chief, Matthew Doyle, despite concerns about his suitability.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Sacked Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins to face MPs' questions over Mandelson vetting UK politics live

Donald Trump is trolling Keir Starmer regarding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Mobile phone ban in schools set to become statutory in major government ruling

Mobile phone bans in schools are becoming statutory under the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill to enhance child safeguarding measures.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

What the 'biggest changes to renting in history' mean for London

The Renters' Rights Act has been described as the 'biggest change to renting in history', with significant reforms such as banning 'no-fault' evictions and ending fixed-term tenancy contracts.
UK politics
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Number of workers on zero-hour contracts reaches record high before Labour crackdown

A record 1.23 million UK workers are on zero-hours contracts, with numbers rising 91,000 in the past year, predominantly affecting young workers aged 16-24, prompting Labour's Employment Rights Bill reforms taking effect in 2027.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

How does London's job market look now compared to before Labour came to power

Finding full time employment in the capital is particularly tough right now. 7.2 per cent of people are unemployed in the capital, a level last seen during the early months of the pandemic. That's up from 5.4 per cent in June 2024, before Labour came into power. Unemployment in London has risen faster than in any other region, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics.
London politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Reform pledges to review all asylum claims since 2021 if it wins power

Reform UK plans to review asylum claims and deport around 400,000 people if elected.
UK politics
fromTheregister
3 days ago

UK weighs break clause in Palantir NHS deal

The UK government may end Palantir's NHS contract due to concerns over patient safety and lack of deliverables.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Get a grip on scandal' of illegal child social care in England, ministers are told

The number of children in unregulated care settings in England has surged by over 370% in five years, raising serious concerns about their safety.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Tice happy to put things right' after he failed to pay 100k in corporation tax'

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
#uk-labour-market
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Britain's job market floundering' as companies remain cautious about hiring

Britain's jobs market remains weak with hiring demand stagnant, unemployment rising to five-year highs, and limited near-term recovery prospects despite some business output improvements.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Britain's job market floundering' as companies remain cautious about hiring

Britain's jobs market remains weak with hiring demand stagnant, unemployment rising to five-year highs, and limited near-term recovery prospects despite some business output improvements.
#youth-unemployment
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK companies struggling to hire young people amid cost pressures, MPs told

Rising labour costs and national insurance increases force British employers to reduce hiring, disproportionately affecting young people seeking entry-level positions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK companies struggling to hire young people amid cost pressures, MPs told

Rising labour costs and national insurance increases force British employers to reduce hiring, disproportionately affecting young people seeking entry-level positions.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Cash incentives for firms to hire jobless young people

The government will provide £1 billion in grants to businesses hiring young people aged 18-24 unemployed for six months or longer, targeting 200,000 new jobs and reducing youth unemployment.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Workers' rights reforms prompt a third of employers to curb hiring

Over one-third of UK employers plan to cut permanent hiring and most expect increased workplace disputes after the Employment Rights Act introduces expanded worker protections.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Training more Britons may not cut net migration or plug skills shortages, study finds

If employers want to bring workers from overseas, then they must also invest in the skills of workers already in Britain, Starmer said in May. At the same time, we will wean our national economy off its reliance on cheap labour from overseas. The end result will be a reformed immigration system that no longer ignores the millions of people who want the opportunity to train and contribute.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Government offers UK adults free AI training for work

The UK government launched free and subsidised AI training to reach 10 million workers by 2030, aiming to build practical workplace AI skills.
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