Huw Pill told ONS in private letter that efforts to fix key labour market survey ‘have not yet led to improvement’
Government’s impact assessment finds companies will face bill for implementing new policies
Keir Starmer refuses to rule out increase in this month’s Budget
Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall is likely to anger disability rights activists with her stance
Fierce competition for roles has been sharpest in highly paid sectors such as IT and consulting
Tellingly for an industry that thrives on bullishness, green shoots are sparse
Data for three months to August adds to evidence that pay pressures are easing
Britain’s outdated labour market regulations have strangled growth and hobbled productivity
Ministers claim the reforms are ‘pro-business’ but companies remain uneasy over the effect on hiring and costs
Boosting employee rights should not undermine the goal of raising growth
Government concession follows fierce lobbying from business groups
Labour meets manifesto pledge to release package within 100 days of taking office but leaves big decisions for later
A record 35% of people aged 18-24 were classed as ‘inactive’ this year, driven by a mental health crisis
Government softens proposal for day one protection from unfair dismissal as it sets out flagship package
Companies need to be careful, but the judgment ultimately preserves market forces
Unions and employer groups receive briefing of draft legislation ahead of its publication on Thursday
Companies freeze recruitment, awaiting clarity on tax, business and employment policy
Keir Starmer has promised radical change after a decade in which training programme starts declined
Plans to pass a ‘make work pay’ package may take years to take effect, warn those close to government talks
Reforms to employment law could backfire unless the Fair Work Agency can make the rules stick
New data will help reassure the Bank of England that price pressures are easing
First-time jobseekers are advised to seek work experience and broaden options as vacancies fall
Commission warns it will ‘not hesitate’ to take enforcement action over laws that take effect in October
Wage inflation and end of free movement threaten Britain’s food security, says Danish co-operative
RCN general secretary says ballot result shows members’ expectations are ‘far higher’ than 5.5% offer
