Labour Government Aims for ‘Fair Pay’ with Minimum Wage Changes Amid Cost of Living Crisis
The UK Labour Government will shortly be announcing a complete restructure of the UK’s minimum wage system, in what amounts to a momentous shift in policy. According to the new…
DWP to Direct Claimants to ‘Focus on Work’ Amid Benefits Overhaul
With the labour government, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to change its priorities from welfare to work, according to the department’s new minister. UK Labour to…
New Jobcentre Rules Impact Universal Credit and PIP Claimants
Liz Kendall, the new head of the Department for Work and Pensions, has launched a decisive initiative aimed at addressing unemployment. Labour Cabinet Member Criticizes Conservative Approach to Universal Credit…
DWP Jobcentres and NHS Services Join Forces to Get People Back to Work
A new proposal suggests that Jobcentres, which serves those using Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Universal Credit across the UK, should integrate NHS services in order to…
DWP Set to Confirm Plan to Bring Unemployed and Disabled Individuals Back to the Workforce
New Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Secretary Liz Kendall is set to reaffirm Labour’s dedication to its manifesto Back-to-work plan, emphasizing that addressing economic inactivity is crucial to the…
Workers to Receive £1,654 Wage Increase under Labour Government
Millions of employees are set to receive an important increase in their wages under the Labour government. The party has rolled out plans to revamp the minimum wage, providing a major…
UK Workers with AI Skills See 14% Wage Premium as Demand for Roles Soars
According to PwC’s most recent global AI employment barometer, UK workers are now offered a hefty 14 % wage premium for AI-savvy roles, underscoring the sector’s extraordinary growth. The…
DWP to Extend Job Search Support Amid 900,000 UK Vacancies
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has vowed to offer people additional time and assistance in order for them to find a job. The pledge comes as new Universal…
British Universities Cut Lecturers to Employ ‘Woke’ Assistants on £100K Salary
British universities find themselves in a paradoxical situation of axing hundreds of teaching positions and simultaneously hiring ‘Woke” Assistants with high salaries, some as high as £100,000. UK Universities in…
KPMG UK Revokes Foreign Graduate Job Offers Amidst Stringent Visa Regulations
KPMG UK has cancelled employment offers for certain foreign graduates in the UK after the government strengthened visa requirements for abroad workers in an effort to reduce record immigration. KPMG…
UK Private Schools to Suffer Job and Budget Cuts Under Labour’s 20pc VAT
Law firms have warned that private schools are being “forced” to anticipate redundancies in advance of Labour’s planned 20% VAT on tuition fees. Following Sir Keir Starmer’s proposal to tax…
Cooling UK Job Market Raises Concerns for Bank of England
According to data released on Tuesday, the UK job market lost a little more of its inflationary heat, which gave the Bank of England some respite. However, persistent underlying issues…
New UK Employment Reforms: Wage Boosts, Tax Cuts, and Flexible Work Rules Revealed!
Starting in April, the employment sector will be subject to a new legislation that will impact workers’ pay and leave entitlements. Additionally, working parents will receive certain childcare benefits as…
Millions of UK Workers Set to Receive £160 Pay Rise in Coming Weeks
Millions of UK workers could see a boost in their bank accounts starting April 7, as the UK’s lowest-paid workers receive a salary increase, resulting in an additional £160 for…
UK Faces Loss of 8 Million Jobs Due To AI, Says Report
Nearly 8 million jobs in the UK could be lost due to the omnipresence of artificial intelligence in almost every work field. New research has warned that the people most…
UK Workforce Hit by Longest Sick Leave since 1990 According to Think Tank
Britain is currently facing its most significant and sustained rise in the number of working-age adults unable to work due to illness since the 1990s. This highlights the urgent need…
Junior Doctors to Extend Strike by Six Months
In an ongoing salary dispute, junior doctors in England have overwhelmingly opted to carry out six months of further strike action. Junior Doctors Overwhelmingly Support Extended Strike Action The Health…
Wage Growth Slows while Unemployment Edges Up
New data reveals that wage growth fell slightly short of expectations, pointing to a growing impact of the Bank of England’s interest rate increase on the broader economy. UK Wage…
Decline in Job Vacancies Hits Fastest Pace in the UK as Companies Restrict Hiring
Job vacancies in the UK have dropped to their lowest in three years as recruiters delay or suspend their hiring processes. A situation that considerably impacts the country’s economy, already…
UK Construction Downturn Shows Signs of Relief, Yet Job Losses Accelerate
Last month, the UK construction industry showed glimpses of stability, offering a glimmer of hope after enduring more than two years of turbulence, according to a recent survey. Despite this…
London Overground Workers Secure £5,000 Pay Increase Following Strike Threat
Amidst the spectre of a potential strike, workers on the London Overground have successfully negotiated a three-year pay deal. The agreement includes significant pay hikes, particularly benefiting the lowest-paid employees,…
Body Shop Announces 75 Store Closures and Sheds Hundreds of Workers Across the UK
The British cosmetics, skin care, and perfume company, The Body Shop, has announced the closure of 75 of its UK stores, resulting in the loss of hundreds of jobs, in a…
Sainsbury’s to Cut 1,500 Jobs as Part of Its Cost-Cutting Plan
In a bid to streamline operations and reduce costs, Sainsbury’s, one of the UK’s leading supermarkets, is set to implement significant changes that will impact its workforce. Understanding Sainsbury’s Job…
PlayStation Cuts 900 Jobs in 8% Workforce Cut
Sony’s PlayStation division is making a bold move with plans to lay off 900 workers, constituting an 8% reduction in its workforce. Motivated by industry changes and a commitment to…
New Visa Salary Rules: Local Workers to Face Lower Pay Than Migrants
Lawyers cautioned that under the upcoming new visa salary rules, UK workers face the potential of earning lower salaries than their foreign counterparts while performing identical job activities. This concerning…
Employment Opportunities Plummet as Interest Rate Impact Takes Hold
Employment opportunities have declined significantly, experiencing a notable 15% drop. This downturn comes amidst a backdrop of escalating borrowing costs and a broader economic recession within the UK. Employment Opportunities…
High-Demand Careers in 2024: Europe’s Job Landscape with IT and Sustainability Wave
According to LinkedIn, the dynamic landscape of job growth in Europe is currently being reshaped by the flourishing fields of IT, sales and marketing, data analytics, and sustainability. Unveiling a…
UK Employers Plan Lower Pay Rises as Economic Growth Slows
Given the prevailing economic uncertainties, UK employers are considering reducing pay rises for their employees over the coming year. This decision reflects the cautious approach being taken by businesses against…
Microsoft Announces Layoff of 1,900 Employees; Game Industry Sees Up to 5,000 Job Cuts in January
Microsoft is implementing a workforce reduction, affecting 1,900 employees across Activision Blizzard, Xbox and ZeniMax this week. The layoffs predominantly target positions within Activision Blizzard, but also extend to some…
Google’s Bold Restructuring: Navigating AI Integration with Impactful Layoffs
In a significant organizational shift, Google plans to reassign staff from its large-customer sales team, which primarily handles major advertising clients, to the Google customer-solutions team focused on smaller and…
US Job Market Defies Predictions with Remarkable Growth in 2023
The US job market ended 2023 with a robust expansion, adding 216,000 new jobs by the end of December, a figure that surpassed all expectations and reflected a healthy economy…
