Number of black and Asian workers in low-paid jobs up by 13 per cent since...
The number of black and Asian workers in low-paid jobs increased by 12.7 per cent between 2011 and 2014, according to a new report published today (Friday) to mark the beginning of the TUC’s annual...
View ArticleLatest figures show that UK jobless rate falls to 5.6%
The latest set of official figures, which have been released before the General Election next month, have shown that the UK’s jobless rate has fallen to 5.6%. The Office for National Statistics (ONS)...
View ArticleNew employment website launched
A new website to help people with learning disabilities to find paid work has been launched. The website www.northlancsemployment.net features information and inspiring film clips to show people where...
View ArticleEuropean Commission contributes EUR 295 million in additional resources to...
The Neighbourhood Investment Facility brings additional investments in transport, energy and environment infrastructure, including climate change mitigation and adaptation, and to the development of...
View ArticleZero-hours contracts just the tip of the iceberg for low-paid and insecure...
Zero-hours contracts are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to low-paid and insecure jobs, according to new analysis published today (Sunday) by the TUC. The analysis shows that in addition to...
View ArticlePriti Patel: Employment at an all-time high, creating a more prosperous...
UK employment has reached an all-time high of 73.5% – and over the last year employment growth has outstripped every other major economy. Unemployment has dropped to 5.5%, and there are more than half...
View ArticleWeakest full-time wage growth since 1997 shows recovery not reaching workers,...
Commenting on the publication today (Monday) of data from the Office for National Statistics on earnings for workers in continuous employment, which shows that in 2014 full-time employees experienced...
View ArticleNumber of young people not in work or education in England falls to 10 year low
The number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) in England is at its lowest for a decade. number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) in England is...
View ArticleAction needed to reduce disability employment gap, says TUC
A new TUC report Disability and employment, published today (Friday) looks at the experiences of disabled people in the labour market and finds that they are still at a significant disadvantage...
View ArticleWeakening employment rights will endanger EU yes vote, TUC poll reveals
British people are far more likely to want to remain part of the EU if it leads to better pay and rights at work, according to new polling published by the TUC. The poll of 4,000 UK voters –...
View ArticleFunding cuts without reform to put services for teenage NEETS at risk by 2020
Teenagers not in employment, education or training (NEET) are at risk of being left behind by growth if services are not reformed, councils warn today. A Local Government Association (LGA) survey...
View ArticleGovernment review into tribunal fees must not be a “political stitch-up”,...
The TUC has today (Thursday) welcomed the announcement that there will be a review into the impact of employment tribunal fees, but warned that it must not be a “political stitch-up”. New figures...
View ArticleGovernment boost to help low paid workers progress in their careers
Seven new projects have been launched today by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES), aiming to boost the careers of low paid workers in retail and hospitality sectors. Today we launch...
View ArticleHigh underemployment means full jobs recovery is still a long way off, says TUC
TUC analysis published today (Tuesday) has found that underemployment – people who have fewer hours of work than they want – remains nearly a million higher than before the financial crisis. The TUC...
View ArticleEmployment in Wales up 9,000 in three months
Stephen Crabb: “Today’s figures point to a healthy economic recovery across Wales” Employment increased by 9,000 over the three months February to April 2015 with today’s figures showing 1.398 million...
View ArticleReal wage growth highest in 7 years
Real wages have grown faster than at any point in the last 7 years, official figures out today show. Annual real wage growth is now at 2.7% – the highest it has been since 2007. In further proof that...
View ArticleBoost your budget at a council job club
Struggling to get a job or finding it difficult to make ends meet? Why not join one of the council’s free budget boosting clubs. The clubs, delivered by the neighbourhoods team, can help you get job...
View ArticlePrime Minister announces employment support for armed forces community
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced support for the armed forces and their families with finding work when they leave the forces. On the 7th Armed Forces Day, the Prime Minister has announced...
View ArticleMeeting local demand is the key to unlocking UK growth – new report proposes...
New report from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) and the Association of Colleges (AoC) sets out how local organisations need to work together to address skills issues in their area....
View ArticleBoom in employment and exports for the UK’s creative industries
Latest figures reveal employment within the UK’s creative industries is increasing at more than twice the rate of the wider UK economy. Latest figures published today reveal employment within the UK’s...
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