Alan Jones
UK
Third of employers ‘likely to make staff redundancies by start of 2027’
Research suggests that larger companies are more likely to lay off staff than smaller firms.
By Alan Jones
4 Jun 2026
UK
Increasing use of AI by manufacturers, study suggests
Automation is driving ‘dramatic change’ in the sector, says Make UK.
By Alan Jones
25 Nov 2024
Business News
Christmas hiring boost for jobs market – report
There are two jobseekers for every vacancy, according to Adzuna.
By Alan Jones
25 Nov 2024
Business News
Upgrade to Openreach ultrafast full fibre broadband ‘could deliver £66bn boost’
Openreach’s new full fibre network is available to more than 16 million homes and businesses across the UK.
By Alan Jones
25 Nov 2024
Business News
Warning as figures show rise in young people not in education, jobs or training
The TUC says young people are paying the price of the Conservative Party’s ‘toxic economic legacy’.
By Alan Jones
21 Nov 2024
Health
Hospitals delaying advertising for radiographers – report
The delay is aimed at saving money, claims trade union.
By Alan Jones
21 Nov 2024
UK
Guardian journalists to strike over planned sale of Observer newspaper
Members of the NUJ will stage two 48-hour walkouts next month
By Alan Jones
21 Nov 2024
Business News
Big Issue vendors offered devices to sell magazines through contactless payment
A partnership with giffgaff is expected to increase sales.
By Alan Jones
21 Nov 2024
Business News
Royal Mail issues stamps to mark 150th anniversary of Churchill’s birth
They include some of his most memorable quotes from articles, books, letters and speeches.
By Alan Jones
20 Nov 2024
Transport
Rail infrastructure workers stage 24-hour strike in London
The RMT says the industrial action will affect infrastructure repairs and maintenance on the Elizabeth Line rather than hit services
By Alan Jones
16 Nov 2024
Business News
Fund will help steelworkers affected by job losses
It follows recent cuts at the Tata site in Port Talbot, Wales.
By Alan Jones
15 Nov 2024
Business News
BAE Systems announces plans for new artillery facility
The facility will create 50 high-skilled jobs.
By Alan Jones
15 Nov 2024
Business News
Two-thirds of private tenants worried about paying their rent – Big Issue
The poll of 2,000 adults showed that one in two felt an increased risk of homelessness compared with last year.
By Alan Jones
14 Nov 2024
UK
Planned strike by Tube drivers suspended
Members of Aslef were due to walk out on Thursday and again next Tuesday.
By Alan Jones
5 Nov 2024
Politics
RMT suspends planned strikes by London Underground workers
The union said it had received a revised pay offer.
By Alan Jones
1 Nov 2024
UK
Met Police staff balloted for strike action over office working
The ballot opens on November 6, with the result expected on December 10.
By Alan Jones
1 Nov 2024
Business News
Rail supply workers on strike in dispute over union recognition
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union at Unipart Rail walked out for the day.
By Alan Jones
31 Oct 2024
Business News
Pension boost for former mineworkers after Budget unveiled
Ministers said more than 100,000 former mineworkers will receive £1.5 billion of money kept from their pensions.
By Alan Jones
31 Oct 2024
Business News
Tata Steel hails milestone as contract signed to deliver electric arc furnace
The electric arc furnace will reduce the Port Talbot site’s steelmaking carbon emissions by 90%, equivalent to five million tonnes of CO2 a year.
By Alan Jones
18 Oct 2024
Business News
Union leaders call for two railway services to be taken into public ownership
Aslef and the RMT said taking London’s Elizabeth line and London Overground under public control would improve services.
By Alan Jones
18 Oct 2024