Jobs
Hongkongers in UK struggle to make skills pay in jobs…
Eric, a surveyor with a master’s degree and 15 years’ experience managing big government contracts, did everything he could to improve his job prospects bef
What’s Next for the UK Job Market in 2025?
The Independent was not involved in the creation of this sponsored content.As 2025 begins, the UK employment market still stands at a juncture. The rapid transf
Trump latest: Netanyahu praises ‘remarkable’ Gaza idea – as Israeli…
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Grangemouth staff sent redundancy letters ahead of closure
Petroineos said it expected the new distribution hub for finished fuels to open by early summer.A spokesman said: "The process of safely transitioning the site
Cloud & cyber business to create 100 jobs in Birmingham
Cloud and cybersecurity services provider METCLOUD is expanding its presence in Birmingham, with plans to create up to 100 skilled jobs. The business, which has
M&S downgraded due to risks from muted UK jobs market,…
Marks and Spencer Group PLC (LSE:MKS) was downgraded by analysts as deterioration in the jobs market is set to hit the UK consumer. Calculations of UK co
UK firms slash jobs at fastest rate in four years,…
UK companies reduced staffing levels at the steepest rate in four years last month as demand woes and fears around higher payroll costs gripped. Private sect
Santander UK staff brace for more job losses after 38%…
Staff at Santander UK are bracing themselves for further job losses, as the bank confirmed it would push ahead with a cost-cutting programme after a 38% drop in
UK Services Cut Jobs As Tax Hikes Loom
What’s going on here?The UK services sector is shedding jobs at the fastest rate in four years, squeezed by impending tax hikes, slow growth, and rising costs
Up to 700 farm shops could permanently close putting thousands…
Scottish farmers held a tractor protest on Sunday over planned changes to inheritance tax (Picture: Getty Images) Hundreds of farm shops could b
Estée Lauder to cut thousands of jobs, warning of tariff…
Estée Lauder is the latest company to warn of the impact a tit-for-tat tariff war could have on their fortunes.Drinks giant, Diageo, which makes Guinness, John
UK’s statistics chief blames video doorbells and rise of ‘gated…
The head of the UK's statistics body has blamed video doorbells and gated communities for adding to problems with jobs figures.Sir Ian Diamond said the Office f
