Category : Employment Jobs


UK Jobs Market Shows Strongest Improvement in Three Years

The UK jobs market is showing its strongest signs of improvement in three years, with permanent hiring nearing stabilization. However, business leaders warn that tax hikes and economic uncertainty threaten to derail the fragile recovery.

UK Job Market Flounders as Unemployment Reaches Five-Year Peak

Unemployment in the UK surged to a five-year high of 5.2% in late 2025, with hiring demand weak and economic uncertainty persisting. Reports from BDO and KPMG highlight a fragile labour market, limited recovery signs, and challenges for young workers.

Employment Rights Act Boosts Protections for Women at Work

The new Employment Rights Act introduces enhanced rights for pregnant women, menopause action plans, and day-one parental leave. Research shows 4.7 million women will benefit from stronger sick pay provisions starting next month.

Men Taking Parental Leave Boosts Women's Legal Careers

Leading law firms aim for 40% female partners by 2030, but only 32% currently hold equity roles. Experts argue that shared parental leave policies and changing attitudes toward fatherhood are crucial for closing the gender gap in the legal sector.

Lawyers Warn Labour's Non-Compete Reforms May Backfire

Legal experts caution that Labour's proposed three-month cap on non-compete clauses could lead to unintended consequences, including increased use of restrictive gardening leave and higher hiring costs for employers.

British Work Lunches: The Solo Dining Revolution

A French uproar over Gen Z skipping team lunches sparks a British celebration of solitary dining. Explore why solo work lunches are a cherished custom in the UK, contrasting with French traditions.

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