British Recruitment Giant Hays Fees Rise as Job Market Picks Up
The firm says it grew 10% in the UK and Ireland, driven by an improving private sector.
UK Workers See Permanent Starting Salaries Grow at Fastest Pace Since 2007
KPMG and the REC say the British labour market is starting the New Year in "robust form".
Japan: Homeless Used as Slave Labour to Clean Up Fukushima
Japanese homeless offered work for less than minimum wage to clean up nuclear disaster.
UK Companies Report Strongest Job Optimism Since Recession
CBI says an increasing number of opportunities for young people.
UK Job Vacancies Hit 15-Year High as Salaries Accelerate
But the REC says job availability has dipped, particularly in IT and engineering.
EADS Plans up to 6,000 Job Cuts and Paris HQ Sale in Restructuring
EADS is planning to cut between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs as part of restructuring.
Is Ed Miliband's Public Image Moving from Weirdo to Winner?
Miliband may be starting to beat PM's personal poll ratings but he still has one key hurdle to leap.
UK Temporary Labour Market Sees Boost But Young Workers Could Miss Out
Comensura says the increases in temporary labour have not had the same impact with younger workers.
UK Business Confidence is Rising but Supplier Costs Need to Be Controlled
Comensura's managing director delivers some top tips for SMEs on controlling costs
European Markets Outside UK Open Lower Ahead of Key US Jobs Data
American economy expected to have created 185,000 new jobs in September.
Bankers Face 'Global Health Crisis' as Working Conditions Worsen
Barclays' Hector Sants signed off for stress while Lloyds' António Horta-Osório took time off in the past.
City Pay Surge Stutters as Job Opportunities in London's Financial Sector Rise
Morgan McKinley confirms renewed energy within London's financial services sector.
France Scraps Controversial Business Tax on Operating Profits
French Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici tones down anti-business rhetoric in latest policy proposals
Lampedusa Boat Sinking: Eritreans' Deadly Route to Escape Authoritarian Regime
Hundreds of Eritreans attempt odyssey to Italy from Libyan coast, says activist.
US Government Shutdown: European Markets Not Fretting Over Temporary Closure
But market strategist says first shutdown in 17 years couldn't come at more difficult time for the Federal Reserve
European Markets Mixed on US Government Shutdown
Uncertainty surrounds the length of the partial shutdown.
Amazon to Create 15,000 UK Christmas Jobs
Catherine McDermott says seasonal employees play a critical role for the employer.
Ed Miliband Delivered Powerful Performance - But Will It Be Enough?
Labour leader's powerful speech at Brighton conference includes pledge to freeze energy prices and 'make Britain better'.
TUC's Frances O'Grady: Unions Are Treated With Disdain
TUC general secretary calls for greater role of unions in economy
Zero-Hours UK: Temporary Jobs See Fastest Rise in 15 Years
KPMG/REC report sends strong yet mixed signals on the economy.
George Osborne: Tentative UK Recovery Shows I'm Right on Austerity
Chancellor argues improving UK economy vindicates public spending cuts, but Labour condemns 'desperate attempt to rewrite history'.
Labour's Rachel Reeves: Government Complacent Over 4.8m UK Workers Earning Below Living Wage
Labour heavy hitter gives speech on the plights of the low paid as she marks 2015 elections battle lines.
UK Workers Take Home £30 Less a Week Since Financial Crisis
TUC research shows an average 6.3% fall in real terms pay for those working 40 hours a week.
TUC: UK Recovery Languishing 'Way Behind Schedule'
Economic recovery weak because of three years of Osborne austerity, says TUC.
UK Workless Households Falls to Lowest Rate Since Records Began
Office for National Statistics data shows percentage of workless households falling during second quarter
Zero-Hours Contracts: Vince Cable Review Branded Inadequate
Work Foundation report calls on business secretary to launch fuller investigation into use of zero-hours contracts.
UK Recovery? Economy Grew Faster Than Thought in Second Quarter
ONS second estimate for GDP shows 0.7% growth in second quarter, up from previous 0.6% reading.
UK Economy: Five Reasons to Fret about the Recovery
While UK GDP picks up pace, a number of other figures from the economy paint an unhealthy picture.
Whitehall's 'Revolving Door' Staff Policy Cost Taxpayer £1bn
Cabinet Office figures show government spent £290m on redundancies and £800m on temps.
Samsung Charged with Violating Labour Laws in Brazil
Brazilian prosecutors allege Samsung is violating labour laws by forcing employees at its Amazon plant to work 15-hour shifts.