Employment

Thousands of Jobs at Risk as UK Retailers Face Post-Christmas Struggles

UK high street retailers are facing a challenging landscape as sales growth stagnates during the crucial festive season. Recent data reveals a mere 0.4% increase in retail sales, as consumers…

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Pension Reform or Pension Robbery? Public Sector Workers Face a Controversial Dilemma

The government's controversial plan to exchange higher pay for lower pensions has sparked fierce debate and opposition. Critics warn of future poverty for retirees, while unions demand sustainable solutions that…

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5 Critical Effects of the Minimum Wage Hike on Businesses and Jobs

Businesses face rising costs as new minimum wage and National Insurance changes take effect, sparking concerns over competitiveness and job security.

5 Critical Effects of the Minimum Wage Hike on Businesses and Jobs

Labour Under Pressure as Factory Output Falls to 11-Month Low

In December, the manufacturing sector in the United Kingdom had the most rapid contraction since February. Concerns about the nation's economic future are heightened as businesses point to growing expenses…

Labour factory contraction

Civil Servants Pay Reform Could Reshape Public Sector Compensation

Civil servants are at the heart of proposed reforms aimed at balancing higher wages with adjustments to pension benefits, sparking debate over long-term impacts on recruitment and retention.

A pay slip underneath an out of focus calculator Civil Servants Pay Reform Could Reshape Public Sector Compensation