Raleigh bike workers face redundancy as iconic brand enters administration
The iconic Raleigh bike brand has entered administration after its Dutch owner, Accell Group, ran out of options to keep the business afl...
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Diageo job cuts: what redundancy means for UK workers
Diageo, the drinks giant behind Guinness, Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff, is preparing to announce significant job cuts this week. New chief...
AI job screening is rejecting older workers — here's what to do
Applying for jobs is hard enough without artificial intelligence quietly binning your CV before a human even sees it. But that’s exactly ...
British Gas axes 1,300 jobs: what you need to know
British Gas owner Centrica has announced plans to cut 1,300 jobs over the next two years, raising concerns for workers in an already chal...
Real wage growth barely moves as inflation squeezes UK household budgets
Your pay packet is growing, but your money isn’t going as far. That’s the reality facing millions of British workers right now, according...
Women in their 40s: why the gender pay gap is widening in the UK
Women in their 40s and 50s face a growing financial challenge in the UK workplace. New research shows the gender pay gap is widening for ...
Women at risk of falling behind at work due to AI skills gap
If you’re worried about keeping up with artificial intelligence at work, you’re not alone – even Google’s UK boss admits she needs dedica...
What to do if your employer enters administration
If your employer enters administration, it can feel like a financial bombshell. But there are protections in place to help you, and knowi...
BAT Job Cuts: What to do if you're affected by redundancy
British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced plans to cut 5,500 jobs globally as part of an AI-driven transformation. If you work for BAT...
UK Business Slowdown Warning: What it Means for Your Job and Bills
British businesses are facing mounting pressure from rising energy costs and tax increases, and that could affect your job security and h...
One in three workers don't understand their pension – here's what to do
A new survey has revealed something worrying: one in three workers say their employer never properly explained their workplace pension, o...
How to land a job in 2024: insider tips to beat AI and stand out
Job hunting in the UK right now is tougher than ever. Graduate vacancies have plummeted from around 180,000 just three or four years ago ...
High Street Closures: What to Do If Your Job Is At Risk
Hundreds of jobs are hanging in the balance as major high street names announce closures across the UK. If you work in retail or banking,...
From Redundancy at 17 to Million-Pound Business: How You Can Too
Getting made redundant is tough—especially when you’re just 17. But one Liverpool entrepreneur has turned that setback into a remarkable ...
National Insurance Changes: How Business Rate Hikes Affect UK Jobs
The National Insurance contribution changes introduced by the government are hitting UK small businesses hard – and workers could pay the...
Why Young Workers Face Hiring Squeeze in UK Hospitality
Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge has sounded an alarm about a growing jobs crisis for young people entering the hospitality sector—and his war...
Job Hiring Freeze: Why Business Confidence Is Falling
British businesses are hitting the brakes on hiring and investment plans, and political uncertainty at the top is partly to blame. The Co...
UK Jobless Forecast: What unemployment surge means for you
The UK job market faces a potential shock. Business leaders at the CBI (Confederation of British Industry) have warned that unemployment ...
KPMG cuts summer Fridays perk: what it means for your work-life balance
If you work in accountancy or professional services, pay attention: KPMG has just scrapped one of the few perks that made summer bearable...
OECD warns UK faces biggest jobs crisis in G7
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has issued a stark warning: Britain faces the biggest rise in unemploym...
UK Job Vacancies Hit 5-Year Low as Unemployment Rises to 5%
If you’ve been job hunting lately, you’re not alone in finding it tougher. New figures show the UK’s unemployment rate has risen to 5%, a...
How Budget Tax Changes Are Hitting Pubs and Your Local
If you’ve noticed your local pub feeling quieter or prices creeping up, there’s a reason — and it’s linked directly to decisions made in ...
UK Pay Growth Slows to 3.4%: What It Means for Your Wallet
Your wages are falling behind the cost of living, and the jobs market is making it harder to push back. New figures from the Office for N...