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Spending Review announcement ‘only gets us halfway along the track’

Last week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the Spending Review, and while there’s some plans have…
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Finance and accounting employers turning to interim workers

A new report shows that over half of finance and accounting employers have concerns about…
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Education firms told not to shy away from social media screening

While there are ongoing debates concerning social media and online screening checks, the education sector…
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Half of all job applications never make it past first hiring stage

A new survey shows that half of all job applications are rejected after the first…
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Despite drop in active postings, job market remains stable

While the UK job market remains stable, the overall number of active postings saw a…
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Government releases statement on use of agency workers

The government’s recent statement on the use of agency staff has been called a ‘scapegoating…

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Working families reminded to take advantage of Tax-Free Childcare

Eligible working families who have new school starters are being reminded that they can use…
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Parents of teenagers reminded not to miss out on extending Child Benefit

Families are being urged not to miss out on extending Child Benefit if their 16-19-year-old…
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Many self-employed workers at risk of retirement challenges

A new survey has revealed that, along with Gen Z and low to middle-income earners,…
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April sees drop in vacancies

The recent Office of National Statistics (ONS) data shows that April saw a rise in…
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Thousands of savers at risk of fines due to undeclared savings interest

Those who think they may owe tax on their savings interest are being advised to…
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Temp wage growth at 11-month high

A new report shows that while recruitment activity has continued to weaken, temporary pay grew…

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