South West sees sharpest decline in child population
New ONS data reveals dramatic regional disparities in child population across England and Wales, with the South West experiencing the most significant drop while London sees growth.
Category : Employment
HMRC's £3,150 warning to 730,000 benefit claimants
HM Revenue & Customs has issued a critical alert affecting 730,000 tax credit claimants as major reporting changes take effect. Discover what you must do to avoid payments being stopped.
Government clamps down on council four-day weeks
Ministers take unprecedented action to block South Cambridgeshire's pioneering four-day working week, sparking a major debate about the future of work in UK local government.
Starmer: No benefits for jobless youngsters refusing work
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces tough new welfare reforms requiring young jobseekers to accept work placements or face benefit cuts, aiming to tackle youth unemployment.
Australian employers warned over illegal office return mandates
Australian businesses are facing a workplace revolution as new legal guidelines reveal that mandating office returns without proper consultation may constitute unlawful discrimination. Discover what employers must know to avoid costly legal battles.
Amazon, UPS, Target slash thousands of jobs
Wave of layoffs hits corporate America as retail and logistics giants announce significant workforce reductions amid economic uncertainty.
Amazon, UPS and Target Slash Thousands of Jobs
In a dramatic start to 2024, retail and logistics giants including Amazon, UPS and Target announce significant workforce reductions, signalling ongoing economic turbulence.
UPS cuts 250 Wall Street jobs in cost-saving shake-up
Global delivery giant UPS announces sweeping job cuts affecting 250 Wall Street positions as part of dramatic cost-reduction strategy amid economic pressures.
New EHRC Gender Guidance: Business Compliance Explained
The Equality and Human Rights Commission releases crucial new guidance helping businesses navigate sex and gender equality laws in the workplace and service provision.
State Pension Postcode Lottery Exposed Across UK
Shocking new research exposes how your retirement income varies dramatically depending on your UK postcode, with some areas receiving thousands more in state pension payments than others.
State Pension Age Review Could Accelerate Rise to 68
Millions of workers face potential state pension age increases as the government launches a fresh review that could accelerate the rise to 68 and beyond. Discover what this means for your retirement plans.
Surviving on minimum wage: The shocking reality
A minimum wage worker reveals the shocking reality of surviving on £11.44 per hour in today's cost of living crisis, sharing practical budgeting tips that could help others struggling financially.
DWP Warning: Benefit Overpayments System Error
The Department for Work and Pensions alerts benefit claimants about potential overpayments due to system errors - here's what you need to know and do next.
Amazon to cut 14,000 UK jobs in massive layoffs
Retail giant Amazon is preparing to slash up to 14,000 positions across its UK operations in one of the largest corporate layoffs in recent British history, targeting roles from warehouses to corporate offices.
Amazon axes hundreds more UK jobs in new cuts
Amazon continues its global workforce reduction with significant cuts to its UK operations, affecting hundreds of employees across multiple divisions including its streaming and Alexa teams.
Widow's anguish after husband crushed by West End urinal
Exclusive: Heartbroken widow speaks out after her husband was killed by a collapsing urinal during maintenance work at a prestigious London theatre, as safety investigation continues.
Council worker's tragic spiral after job disruptions revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals how a dedicated council employee's life unraveled after work disruptions led to devastating job loss, financial ruin and ultimate tragedy, as detailed in a recent inquest.
Amazon to cut 30,000 UK jobs in major shake-up
Retail giant Amazon is preparing to slash up to 30,000 positions across its UK operations in what could become one of the largest corporate redundancy programmes in recent British business history.
Westpac's work-from-home complaint backfires
Westpac's CEO Peter King faces backlash after blaming remote work for cultural issues, as experts argue the bank's problems run much deeper than where employees sit.
Amazon axes hundreds more corporate jobs in latest cuts
Amazon continues its corporate restructuring with significant job losses announced this Tuesday, affecting multiple divisions including its streaming and studio operations.
Amazon plans 30,000 UK job cuts in major restructuring
Amazon announces sweeping workforce reductions affecting up to 30,000 positions across its UK operations, marking one of the largest corporate downsizing efforts in recent British business history.
AI Skills Gap Threatens UK Workforce Competitiveness
New research reveals nearly half of UK workers lack essential AI skills as artificial intelligence transforms the employment landscape. Discover which industries face the biggest challenges and what this means for Britain's economic future.
Labour pledges major PIP benefit system overhaul
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's plan to overhaul Personal Independence Payment assessments, promising a fairer system for disabled claimants while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Federal Workers Union Threatens Strike Over Shutdown
The American Federation of Government Employees warns of unprecedented industrial action as 800,000 federal workers face working without pay during budget impasse.
Rachel Reeves: Christmas job vacancies show major improvement
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces significant improvement in UK job vacancies as Labour's economic strategy shows early success ahead of Christmas season.
Universal Credit health rules changing for 180,000
Major DWP reforms will require over 180,000 Universal Credit claimants with health issues to meet with work coaches or risk benefit reductions in government back-to-work drive.
Modern work practices creating health crisis for UK employees
New research reveals how contemporary work environments and practices are contributing to rising health issues among UK workers, from stress to physical ailments.
MoJ's £1bn funding crisis threatens prison reforms
Exclusive investigation reveals Ministry of Justice financial crisis with £1bn funding gap threatening prison reforms and court modernisation programmes.
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