Work & Career
Work & Career
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Healey to Cut Welfare Bill Before Next Election
Chancellor John Healey vows to cut the UK's welfare bill before the next election with a tough approach to young…
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UK Launches Misogyny Prevention Fund
The UK government has announced a fund to combat misogyny in schools, workplaces, and public spaces.
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UK to Raise Training Costs for Older Workers to Boost Youth Apprenticeships
UK government plans to raise training costs for older workers to boost youth apprenticeships, sparking concern from business leaders about…
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Work Advice for Teens: Real Tips from a Columnist
Teenagers want practical work advice — from job applications to managing stress. A Guardian columnist offers realistic, human insights into…
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Retail Leads the Way on Paternity Leave as Government Urged to Improve Offer
Retail giants like M&S and Tesco offer six weeks of paid paternity leave, setting a new standard. Yet the UK…
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Defence Jobs Plan Delayed by Unions
Defence secretary Wes Streeting has delayed a youth jobs plan after unions say it ignores their role in job creation.…
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NatWest Ends Remote-First Policy, Sparks Staff Backlash
NatWest is ending its remote-first policy, requiring 13,000 staff to work two days a week from February 2027. The move…
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UK Unemployment Drops to 4.7% as Job Vacancies Fall
UK unemployment drops to 4.7% amid falling job vacancies, raising concerns about a 'jobs drought' and weak hiring despite overall…
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England to Charge Firms More for Training Older Workers to Boost Youth Apprenticeships
A new government plan would require employers to pay more for training workers over the age of 25 than those…
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Conservatives Propose 5-Year Minimum Wage Freeze to Combat Youth Unemployment
A Conservative thinktank report calls for a five-year freeze on the minimum wage to boost youth employment. Labour criticises the…
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