The UK’s unemployment rate increased to 5.1 percent in the three months to October, reaching its highest level since January 2021. The uptick, reported by the Office for National Statistics,
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A surge in national insurance contributions imposed by Rachel Reeves in her first budget has roiled businesses across the United Kingdom, with employers facing significant challenges since the new measures
A sharp decline in the employment rate among participants of a government-backed work experience initiative has cast doubt on its efficacy and value for taxpayer money. The Sector-based Work Academy
Britain now boasts one of the highest minimum wages globally, outpaced only by Luxembourg, Iceland and the Netherlands. Workers aged over 21 in the UK earn £12.21 per hour, the
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
The United Kingdom’s unemployment rate has climbed to 4.6% in the three months to April, marking the highest level since July 2021. Official figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
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 London stock market experienced a significant increase in profit warnings last month, driven largely by tariff threats from the United States. Twenty-six companies listed in the UK issued profit
Recent developments surrounding the Office for National Statistics ONS are raising serious concerns about the reliability of economic forecasts in the United Kingdom. The chairman of the Office for Budget
The UK government, under Labour’s leadership, may be eyeing significant cuts to civil service jobs as part of its spring budget strategy. Up to 50,000 roles could be eliminated in
Britain’s statistical authority faces mounting pressure as response rates to a vital economic survey continue to decline, mirroring the troubling pattern observed in employment data collection. The Office for National
British wage growth has accelerated unexpectedly to 5.2% in October, casting doubt on potential interest rate reductions from the Bank of England. The Office for National Statistics revealed this significant
In a significant move towards government efficiency, over 10,000 civil service positions are set to be eliminated as ministers work to achieve 5 per cent departmental savings under Chancellor Rachel
A stark warning has emerged from a Commons committee regarding the two-year postponement in reforming the UK’s official labour market statistics. The delay represents a significant setback that could lead
The UK’s welfare system is facing unprecedented strain as benefits claimants increasingly discover higher payments through sickness claims rather than jobseeker programmes, according to Employment Minister Alison McGovern. McGovern’s stark
Britain’s labour market statistics are facing unprecedented scrutiny as the Office for National Statistics (ONS) grapples with significant data collection challenges, potentially masking the true state of employment in the
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