Under new government legislation you now have the right to ask for flexible working hours from the start of a new job. Unions who requested…
Pandemic Leads to the Highest UK Unemployment for Over 50s Since the 1980s
According to a new study by Resolution Foundation the pandemic has created a “U-shaped” employment crisis. The over 50s and the under 25s are financially…
Employment and Skills Hub Created in West London with HS2 Funding
A new Employment and Skills Hub has been created in West London to help residents and businesses that are affected by the pandemic. The Old…
Furlough Scheme to Be Axed
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed plans to axe the furlough scheme and replace it with a German-style wage subsidy plan. The furlough scheme will end…
Retail Sector Worst Hit by COVID-19 Unemployment Crisis
The coronavirus (covid-19) lockdown has led to the largest quarterly fall in employment since May to July 2009. Figures from the National Statistics estimate that…