British businesses are witnessing a pronounced shift towards self-employed contractors following the recent government hike in employers’ national insurance contributions. Data gathered by Adzuna, a leading job search engine, reveals
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UK services sector faces largest drop in orders since 2022 warning signs for interest rates decision
The United Kingdom’s powerhouse services sector has suffered its steepest drop in new orders for nearly three years, piling pressure on the Bank of England as it prepares for its
Recent government figures reveal just 900 individuals receiving the highest level of incapacity benefits joined a voluntary employment coaching scheme last month, prompting renewed debate over welfare reform and employment
Proposed changes to statutory sick pay in the UK could create financial benefits of up to £2 billion for businesses, according to new analysis from the Trades Union Congress (TUC).
The British government has unveiled a revolutionary approach to tackle the mounting crisis of workplace absenteeism, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting announcing a decisive shift away from traditional sick note
British employers’ hiring confidence has plummeted to its lowest level in 13 years, despite indications of a summer uptick in economic output. The BDO Business Trends barometer reveals this significant
Fresh employment figures from the US Department of Labour have demonstrated unexpected strength in the world’s largest economy, with 147,000 new positions created in June, significantly surpassing market forecasts of
Recent advertisements on London’s Underground have ignited widespread concern among commuters, as AI startup Artisan boldly encourages businesses to “stop hiring humans” in favour of artificial intelligence solutions. This provocative
Unemployment in the UK has climbed to its highest level in nearly four years, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The jobless rate rose
The looming introduction of changes under the government’s Employment Rights Bill has sparked deep concern across the facilities management sector. In an open letter to Sir Keir Starmer, Deputy Angela
More than seven million Britons are now claiming sickness benefits, according to official figures, marking an increase of 1.8 million since 2019. Data shows that one in ten working-age adults
The British retail sector faced a devastating blow in 2024 as approximately 170,000 shop workers found themselves without employment, marking a troubling 42% increase from the previous year’s figures. The
The landscape of professional work continues to evolve as increasing numbers of workers embrace a new trend: conducting business from transport hubs across the United Kingdom. Data from International Workplace
British employers’ demand for staff has plummeted to its lowest level in four years this November, as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s recent Budget tax increases cast a shadow over the pre-Christmas