UK firms continue to hire but concerns rise over shortage of candidates
Hiring continued at a brisk pace across the country in December, a fresh survey shows.
The best technology breakthroughs in 2016 from quantum computing to AI
IBTimes UK explores the greatest advances in 2016, including AI, quantum computing, drones and mobile data.
Homelessness in 'Great' Britain is a plague on all our houses
Our indifference to the plight of those who can't afford a home is growing.
Armed police on London Underground for first time on New Year's Eve amid terrorist attack fears
Police carrying weapons patrolled the Tube after the 7/7 London bombings in 2005 as a temporary measure.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn makes new appeal to Brexit voters in New Year's message
Left-winger says he understands people who do not trust the political class or the EU.
Jobs growth will continue into 2017 despite concerns over Brexit impact
CBI-Pertemps survey shows 41% of firms across the country would increase their workforce in 2017.
Lewisham council puts prefabs on spare land to give homeless families decent housing
Architects from Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners were asked to develop a short-term solution to homelessness.
Brexit impact: Food prices will rise if EU workers leave UK, warn industry groups
Government needs to ensure EU workers are provided work even after UK leaves the bloc, food industry says.
Len McCluskey triggers Unite leadership election by quitting as general secretary
Head of biggest union in Britain said to want to ensure re-election to continue support for Jeremy Corbyn.
Identity politics is hollow if it ignores the class system that divides us
Liberals espouse identity politics, but being 'representative' still hasn't abolished elitism.
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley picked to be US ambassador to the United Nations - report
She is the first female appointment to a cabinet-level post in the Trump administration.
Why are we footing the bill for a £369m Buckingham Palace refurbishment?
Widespread sycophancy, the absence of scrutiny and accountability protects the Royal Family.
UK jobs market 'thriving' despite Brexit anxiety
Survey by IHS Markit and REC shows British businesses hired permanent staff at the fastest pace in 8 months in October.
Brexit impact: UK food industry faces worst labour shortage since 2004, ALP says
The UK food industry would not be able to meet all the supply needed for the Christmas peak, ALP chief executive David Camp said.
Classic Tories – faking concern for the working class while keeping their own privileges
The latest Tory attempt to rebrand themselves as the party of the proles will fall flat.
PM Theresa May hires former Tony Blair aide to review British workers' rights
Matthew Taylor to scrutinise working practices in low-paid industries.
Jackie Walker suspended from Labour following anti-Semitism comments
Momentum national vice-chairwoman made the comments at a party training event.
Read Jeremy Corbyn's full speech at Labour's 2016 conference in Liverpool
Left-winger said the party is about protest, campaigning and winning elections.
Frances O'Grady: Workers should not pay the price for Brexit, TUC chief warns
General secretary will challenge Theresa May as she addresses delegates in Brighton.
Uber and rival Careem abruptly suspend services in Abu Dhabi after drivers detained
Around 50 drivers were reportedly arrested over the weekend, one industry source said.
Rise in anti-Chinese violence in Kenya forces halt of major rail project
200 youths attacked Chinese contract workers, accusing them of denying local workers job opportunities.
Councils are 'dismissive and discriminatory' of a rising number of homeless people, say MPs
Communities and Local Government Committee calls for cross-Whitehall strategy to end homelessness crisis.
Brighton and Sussex NHS Trust placed in 'special measures' over staff shortages and cleanliness
CQC slates two hospitals where surgeons operated on wrong part of body and LGBT staff felt discrimination.
Brexit impact on UK economy will offset wage growth
Resolution Foundation warns wages could grow just between 0.2% and 0.6% over next two years.
Spalding shooting: Man believed to have killed wife and daughter before turning gun on himself
Claire and Charlotte Hart thought to have been killed by father and husband Lance in Lincolnshire.
Paris rolls out the red carpet for London's bankers after Brexit vote
France offers firms tax breaks, better schools and more frequent trains in a bid to woo them from London.
Portugal 1-0 France, Uefa Euro 2016 final - Eder nets brilliant extra-time winner to seal first major trophy
Portugal recover from the early loss of injured captain Cristiano Ronaldo to break French hearts.
Hospitality sector faces staff shortages if UK stops EU's freedom of labour movement
In 2015, Britons made up only 4% of the workforce in the country's catering and hospitality sectors.
David Cameron's legacy: The man who broke up two unions?
Conservative prime minister resigns after Britain votes for Brexit from the EU in its historic referendum.
Jo Cox murder suspect Thomas Mair tells court his name is 'Death to Traitors, Freedom for Britain'
The 52-year-old was remanded in custody during an appearance at Westminster Magistrates Court.