Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Britain's public service productivity puzzle as she prepares her debut Budget, with Treasury analysis revealing stagnant output despite soaring employment costs.
New analysis reveals Britain's productivity has fallen further behind EU rivals since Brexit, creating a £60bn economic black hole that threatens Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget plans.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to confront Britain's economic challenges head-on as OBR downgrades productivity forecasts and warns of potential tax increases ahead.
Groundbreaking research exposes how remote working habits are affecting business output, with bathroom breaks becoming a surprising focal point in the productivity debate.
Struggling to find workout motivation? Psychology and fitness experts share science-backed strategies to transform your fitness routine and finally achieve your goals.
Discover expert-approved morning rituals that can boost your mood, energy and productivity. From sleep secrets to breakfast upgrades, learn how to master your mornings.
In an unprecedented display of unity, over 300,000 public sector workers across New Zealand have launched the country's largest-ever strike, demanding better pay and working conditions amid soaring inflation.
Explore the global spread of China's controversial '996' working culture and its devastating impact on employee wellbeing, productivity, and work-life balance across industries.
A significant Amazon Web Services outage has laid bare the UK government's staggering £17 billion reliance on the tech giant, raising urgent questions about national infrastructure security and single-point dependency risks.
More than 120 charities and community organisations plead with Chancellor Rachel Reeves to protect essential services from spending cuts in upcoming budget decisions.
Exclusive investigation reveals how government departments bypassed competitive tendering to award lucrative contracts to major corporations including Centrica and Holland & Barrett during critical periods.
New research challenges traditional thinking about sleep schedules, revealing surprising advantages for both early risers and night owls in our 24/7 society.
Groundbreaking research reveals how the simple act of consuming peppermints or feeling cold temperatures can significantly enhance mental alertness and cognitive performance.
Exclusive investigation uncovers massive taxpayer spending on equality and diversity officers across public services while frontline services face cutbacks.
New research reveals how post-drinking sick days are costing the UK economy billions annually, with younger workers most affected by alcohol-related absenteeism.
Beloved Gogglebox octogenarian Mica Ven has been removed from her £62,000 NHS position following her television contract, sparking debate about public sector employment rules.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves declares no money for public sector pay rises in upcoming budget, setting stage for potential confrontation with unions as she blames previous Tory government for empty coffers.
Exclusive: Staff from taxpayer-funded quango under fire for attending rock concerts and lavish events while claiming expenses, sparking fresh scrutiny of public sector hospitality culture.
Discover how young Britons are ditching digital distractions for extreme concentration marathons in a surprising movement reclaiming attention spans.
Exploring the science behind dopamine detoxing, the social media phenomenon sweeping the UK that claims to combat digital addiction and boost mental focus.
Groundbreaking research exposes how workplace hangovers are costing British businesses billions annually, with younger employees most affected by productivity losses.
Shocking revelations emerge as a senior NSW government official admits to concealing themselves in a cupboard during a corruption investigation into alleged multi-million dollar kickbacks, exposing serious misconduct within the public sector.
Exclusive: Deloitte's Australian arm reports remarkable 20% productivity surge and significant wellbeing improvements in groundbreaking four-day work week experiment.
Sleep specialists challenge conventional wisdom about morning habits, revealing why forcing yourself to wake up early might be doing more harm than good to your health and productivity.
Groundbreaking research reveals UK companies participating in the four-day work week trial reported massive productivity gains, revenue increases, and happier employees without sacrificing output.
France faces widespread disruption as transport, education and public services grind to a halt amid union-led protests against the new prime minister's economic agenda, testing President Macron's government.
A senior Queensland police helicopter pilot's staggering £183,000 annual salary has ignited controversy, raising questions about public sector spending and transparency in aviation operations.
Discover why British offices are embracing footwear-free policies, from improved wellbeing to enhanced productivity. The barefoot revolution is transforming workplace culture.
Britain's economic recovery hits a wall as construction output plummets 1.9% in April, wiping out service sector gains and raising Budget concerns for the Chancellor.