AI could add £144bn to GDP over next five years but millions of jobs at risk, think tank says March 27, 2024 "History show that technological transition can be a boon if well managed, or can end in disruption if left to unfold without controls," Carsten Jung, senior economist at IPPR, said.
Papa Johns to close 43 ‘underperforming’ UK restaurants – full list March 26, 2024 More than 40 "underperforming" UK restaurants are to be closed by pizza chain Papa Johns, it has been confirmed.
The Notebook: City trend to cut compliance workers will come back to bite March 26, 2024 Lucy McNulty, editor of Following the Rules, takes the Notebook pen to talk compliance job cuts, social media and the stubborn glass ceiling.
Public sector pay needs to increase to hold on to top talent, says think tank March 26, 2024 Research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), shows that public sector pay at the 75th percentile - for those earning more than three-quarters of public sector workers - is now eight per cent lower in real terms than in 2007.
Rise in long-term sickness the longest since the 1990s, new research shows March 23, 2024 The UK is suffering from the longest upward trend in long-term sickness since the 1990s, according to the Resolution Foundation.
Hundreds of jobs saved as firms owned by group hoping to emulate Warren Buffett sold out of administration March 20, 2024 More than 400 jobs have been saved after 14 companies across a manufacturing group were sold out of administration.
Bank of England embarks on ‘Kardashian-style spending spree’ as IT budget hits almost £100m March 20, 2024 704 IT staff shared a salary pot of £48.9m, making the average salary in the tech team a whopping £69,000-a-year.
Cider maker Thatchers toasts success despite ‘unprecedented economic challenges’ March 19, 2024 Sales at historic cider maker Thatchers increased despite the company facing "unprecedented economic challenges" during its latest financial year.
Tech jobs market ‘challenging’ warns recruiter as headwinds hit sector March 19, 2024 Demand in life sciences and the tech sector continued to "reflect market conditions," SThree said.
Lurpak owner Arla Foods to spend nearly £180m to export mozzarella March 19, 2024 Arla Foods, the maker of brands including Cravendale, Skyr and B.O.B milk, has announced plans to spend almost £180m to enable the business to export mozzarella across the world in the next three years.