Gig economy: Excel cycle courier wins holiday pay appeal
Courier Andrew Boxer had filed a case against Excel after he took a week's holiday for which he was not paid.
UK consumer spending projected to slow from 2017 to 2018: PwC report
Debt fueled household spending is set to outpace disposable income as Brexit looms on the horizon.
UK urged to scrap National Insurance and roll levy into income tax by IEA
Free market think-tank and Federation of Small Businesses spoke to IBTimes UK about the issue.
UK jobless rates hits 42-year low in March but wage growth slows
Basic wages grew 2.2% in three months to January, falling short of forecast and slowing down from previous quarter.
Asian stock markets mixed ahead of US Federal Reserve's two-day meeting
Political uncertainties such as Dutch elections and triggering of Article 50 could also affect Asian equities.
Asda offers 135,000 UK store employees £8.50 per hour as part of new contract
The offered rate is £1 more than the National Living Wage of £7.44.
Scrap National Insurance so people can see just how much tax they really pay
Philip Hammond is addressing a genuine problem with how the self-employed are taxed.
Tories increase YouGov opinion poll lead to 19 points over Labour after 2017 Spring Budget
Boost for embattled Chancellor Philip Hammond as voters continue to back the Conservatives.
Drought in Southern Africa explained: Armyworms, child marriage and new El Nino threat
At least 16 million people are facing hunger due to a drought that has hit several countries in southern Africa.
Jeremy Corbyn: Budget shows UK economy is not prepared for Brexit
Labour leader warned of under-investment and an over-reliance on consumer spending.
Pubs among big winners as Chancellor boosts business rates relief package in Budget 2017
Hammond says 90% of pubs will get a £1,000 discount on their business rate bills.
Hammond faces 'White Van Man' backlash after self-employed tax hike in 2017 Budget
Chancellor plans to scrap class two National Insurance Contributions for self-employed on April 2018.
Read Philip Hammond's Budget 2017 speech in full
Chancellor delivers his first ever budget speech in the House of Commons
Budget 2017 as it happened: Hammond pledges £2bn to social care but warns against reckless spending
The chancellor warns against expecting major surprises on taxes and spending plans.
UK permanent placements in February rise at quickest pace in one year, report reveals
Region-wise, all four English regions saw an increase in permanent placements.
UK factories growing at fastest pace in more than three years, survey reveals
Brexit, Trump and European elections still pose dangers.
Controversial zero hours contracts near a million, Resolution Foundation says
The think tank said that 110,000 more people were added onto these contracts in 2016.
UK companies are nowhere near diverse enough and it's hurting our economy
BME representation from the boardroom down needs to improve in the UK – and this is how to do it.
CBI service sector survey: Demand picks up marginally in the 3 months to February
Sector is expected to spend more on IT and increase headcount going forward
UK stands sixth worldwide when it comes to 'hard to fill' job roles, Indeed says
There is a growing mismatch between the number of jobs available and number of people seeking jobs.
Rise in business rates crippling small firms in London, says report
Average micro businesses, which employ fewer than 10 people, will be paying £17,000 in business rates in April 2017.
FX Focus: Pound hits two-week low against dollar amid increasing political uncertainty
Euro remains weak amid dovish rhetoric from ECB and concerns over political situation in France.
Oldham councillors told to bring own tea and coffee to meetings to help save millions
Cash-stricken council may scrap free beverages at meetings to help reduce costs.
Mixed picture for US stocks as troubled investors await jobs report
The S&P 500 experienced mild gains, while the Dow Jones and Nasdaq fell.
UK construction sector grows at slowest pace since Brexit referendum in January
Markit PMI falls from 54.2 to 52.2 as inflation cost pressures reach the highest level since August 2008.
Fed leaves key rate unchanged in first meeting since Trump's inauguration
There are expected to be several rate hikes this year.
The great statistics miracle: Why one million refugees later, German unemployment has not spiked
Where did all the refugees go? Labor Agency data only lists on average 10,000 refugees as unemployed.
Commodities Round-up: Gold futures hammered as Trump inauguration nears
Precious metals market was dragged lower by gold with the dollar gaining ground against major currency crosses.
FX Focus: Pound's rally peters out despite positive unemployment data
Positive unemployment figures fail to prevent the pound from declining, as traders cash in on profits.
UK unemployment remains at record low as wages grow more than expected
Number of unemployed people in the UK declines to 1.60 million as unemployment rate remains at 4.8%.