Wage growth barely moves but unemployment creeps up as Bank of England considers rate cuts June 11, 2024 The figures will be closely scrutinised as policymakers at the Bank of England consider when to cut interest rates.
ONS suffering from staff departures amid concerns over data – reports May 29, 2024 The figures come at a time when the ONS is facing questions about the accuracy of its data, in particular its flagship Labour Force Survey.
EV delivery firm Packfleet branded ‘disgusting’ for plans to sack 30 drivers and replace them with gig economy contracts May 8, 2024 EV courier Packfleet has informed workers of plans to sack 30 employed drivers and force them to become self-employed, City A.M. understands.
KPMG hires ex-prisoners as part of Gov strategy to tackle £18bn reoffending cost April 24, 2024 KPMG has become the first white collar British business to employ former prisoners as part of a new pilot programme by the Government
The week that was: London woes, hedge funds short on water, and confusing jobs data April 20, 2024 Confusing inflation data, further tribulations for water firms and yet more woes for the London Stock Exchange, we review another busy week in the City.
Wage growth hotter than expected but unemployment rises in headache for Bank of England April 16, 2024 Wages are closely monitored by the Bank of England for signs of how its campaign of interest rate hikes are impacting the wider economy.
UK inactivity rate rises as record number out of work due to long-term sickness February 13, 2024 Rising inactivity due to ill-health has been a worrying trend with the UK the only G7 nation where employment is still below pre-pandemic levels.