Reform UK would introduce an ‘employers’ migrant labour levy’, making it more expensive to hire workers from overseas. Robert Jenrick, the party’s economic spokesman, said it would also cut employers’ national insurance for British workers back to 13.8%, but charge the current 15% rate for foreign workers, essentially creating a two-tier employment tax. At a
Thousands of young people are set to benefit from expanded access to employment and wrap-around support services in the coming months, the government has pledged. The Department for Work and Pensions has said it intends to roll out 180 new ‘Youth Hubs’ across the country, increasing the network to more than 360 sites within the
Thursday 2 July 2026, 2:00pm BST EU member states have until 7 June 2026 to enact legislation in line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive. But what will the new laws mean for employers in the UK, with operations in Europe? Measures include pay range information in job advertisements, a worker’s right to request information
We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from a state law prohibiting “ghost jobs” to the “joy paradox” of artificial intelligence. Source: www.hrdive.com
Here’s what recent grads are looking for amid the job search, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Source: www.hrdive.com
Alan Milburn has said businesses should prioritise new starters over existing employees, as a list of the UK’s top apprenticeship employers is published. The former health secretary and author of the review into young people and work highlighted the decline in apprenticeships for young people. Apprenticeship starts among under-19s have nearly halved in a decade
Summer hiring is exposing payroll and compliance gaps many SMBs can’t afford to miss. Source: www.hrdive.com
Number of job postings for specialist AI roles increases significantly in past year according to new analysis by PwC. The post Demand for roles using AI surges by two-thirds appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
Resident doctor strikes scheduled to start today in England have been called off following a last-minute offer from the government. After weeks of talks, the executive of the British Medical Association’s resident doctors committee announced on Saturday (13 June) that it would put the government’s new offer to its members and cancel what would have
King’s Birthday Honours List recognises achievements of a number of people who support HR and career development. The post Workforce leaders and advocates recognised in honours appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
