Workers rights row: Labour’s Rayner vows to expand protection from sex harassment to interns May 9, 2024 Angela Rayner has vowed Labour will expand sexual harassment protections to include interns and volunteers, amid a row with unions over the party’s workers’ rights proposals.
Labour market slowdown might be coming to an end raising questions for Bank of England May 9, 2024 The survey will give conflicting signals to the Bank of England, as policymakers mull their latest interest rate decision, due later today.
Former immigration minister Jenrick says Tories must win back ‘on strike’ voters May 8, 2024 The Conservatives need to win back voters who have gone “on strike” over the failure to tackle immigration and extremism, Robert Jenrick has said.
Long-term sickness: How worsening mental health is holding back the economy May 4, 2024 Economic inactivity, driven by long-term sickness, is fast becoming one of the most pressing challenges facing the UK economy.
City of London hiring rebounds in 2024 but still well below post-Covid highs April 29, 2024 The number of jobs posted by City finance firms rebounded at the start of 2024, according to a new survey, although the market remains subdued following a rough year for recruiters.
Half-a-million UK firms ‘financially distressed’ and thousands face insolvency as they ‘pin hopes’ on rate cuts April 26, 2024 Nearly half a million UK businesses continue to face 'financial distress,' new research finds, with tens of thousands facing the possibility of insolvency within the next 12 months.
Avoid ‘outright bans’ on flexible contracts and improve workers’ rights, urges think tank April 25, 2024 According to the research, three quarters of employers reported using flexible contracts - although for a variety of different reasons.
‘Massive opportunity’ for UK firms as digital services could save public 75,000 years April 24, 2024 Digitising the UK’s government services could save Brits a collective 75,000 years of lost time annually and represents a “massive opportunity” for firms, new data has revealed.
Almost 500 jobs saved as private ambulance company sold out of administration April 22, 2024 Almost 500 jobs have been saved after a private ambulance company was sold out of administration.
Global top 50 companies: UK absent as American tech triumphs April 22, 2024 There are now no UK companies among the top 50 largest listed companies in the world, as the British economy has struggled to compete with the dominance of American tech firms.