Companies freeze recruitment, awaiting clarity on tax, business and employment policy
Keir Starmer has promised radical change after a decade in which training programme starts declined
Plans to pass a ‘make work pay’ package may take years to take effect, warn those close to government talks
Reforms to employment law could backfire unless the Fair Work Agency can make the rules stick
New data will help reassure the Bank of England that price pressures are easing
First-time jobseekers are advised to seek work experience and broaden options as vacancies fall
Commission warns it will ‘not hesitate’ to take enforcement action over laws that take effect in October
Wage inflation and end of free movement threaten Britain’s food security, says Danish co-operative
RCN general secretary says ballot result shows members’ expectations are ‘far higher’ than 5.5% offer
One in five are due to retire this decade, warns Aslef, as staff shortages continue to be felt
This week, the FT wants to know your view on Labour’s plan for workplace reforms in the UK
Government settles on compromise over employment reforms promised by Labour in election campaign
White-collar candidates report endless interviews and few responses but employers are also struggling to fill roles
Minister says system leaves too many Britons ‘on the scrapheap’ ahead of autumn white paper
Simplifying employment status will be key to success of Labour’s measures, say lawyers and unions
Decision by UK Supreme Court to overturn earlier ruling welcomed by shop workers’ union
Annual earnings growth fell to 5.1% in line with analysts’ expectations
Spending announced by Labour should just be the start, says Paul Nowak ahead of union congress
Employers in UK capital should subsidise transport to entice staff back, report on global cities suggests
Proposals to boost employee rights include allowing staff to request shorter weeks but longer days
Former compliance officer was unfairly dismissed after complaining to FCA over visa for alleged Chinese agent
Tribunal ruling will be watched by supermarkets facing similar legal challenges
UK employee groups step up calls for regulation of new technology in workplace
Ministers do not appear to have decided which measures will come in this year
TUC delegates to vote on call for above-inflation pay rises at conference next month
