Civil Service workforce reaches highest level in nearly 20 years
New figures reveal the UK Civil Service has grown to 554,000 staff, its largest size since 2006. Explore the drivers behind this surge and the government's plans for future reform.
New figures reveal the UK Civil Service has grown to 554,000 staff, its largest size since 2006. Explore the drivers behind this surge and the government's plans for future reform.
UK private sector activity quickened in December as firms reported a surge in new work post-Budget. Yet, job-cutting persists for a 15th month. Read the full analysis.
Official Treasury guidance reveals state workers' pay has caught up with the private sector, with far more generous pensions. Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges pay restraint. Read the full analysis.
Care worker Riffat Fahad speaks out against new migration laws, arguing migrant carers provide essential support and deserve stability, not a 15-year wait for settlement.
HP announces up to 6,000 job cuts worldwide as it embraces AI to accelerate innovation. The move comes alongside a lower profit outlook and aims to save $1bn annually.
Private sector job losses surge to 13,500 weekly as major employers including Amazon and Apple implement widespread layoffs. Federal Reserve faces policy dilemma amid rising unemployment and inflation.
The UK government unveils a major plan to reform end-of-life care, allowing more people to choose to die at home. The move aims to end the 'postcode lottery' and prevent traumatic hospital deaths.
Relatives of elderly residents at Woodlands care home react with fury as Reform-led council proposes closure. Families fear the devastating human cost of relocation.
New figures reveal 476 care homes in Scotland have closed in a decade, forcing relatives to travel over 100 miles to visit loved ones. Industry bosses warn of an NHS crisis. Discover the impact.
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Exclusive investigation reveals how sweeping new medical assessments could decimate Britain's offshore workforce, threatening energy security and livelihoods across Scotland's oil heartlands.
Heartwarming story reveals how TV star Paul Ogrady intervened to save 89-year-old Betty Smith from being forced out of her home of 40 years after council care cuts threatened her independence.
Exclusive Treasury assessment warns Keir Starmer's New Deal for Workers may unleash financial chaos across public sector, with NHS, police and fire services facing unsustainable costs from enhanced employment rights.
Labour faces mounting criticism after appearing to backtrack on their flagship promise to create 1,000 green energy jobs in Aberdeen, with opponents accusing the party of attempting to erase their previous commitments from public memory.
A damning new report reveals that Britain's palliative care system requires fundamental transformation, not just increased funding, as thousands face inadequate support during their final days.
Reform-run Lancashire County Council faces fierce backlash over controversial proposals to shut down care homes, aiming to save £4m annually amid growing elderly care crisis.
Fresh data reveals America's private sector employment continues to grow steadily despite economic headwinds, with services industries leading the charge in September's hiring spree.
A senior hospice doctor reveals why the current NHS crisis feels fundamentally different from anything he's witnessed before, sharing powerful insights from decades of end-of-life care.
Discover expert winter care secrets for snake plants. Learn how to protect your Sansevieria from cold damage, adjust watering routines, and maintain vibrant growth through the challenging months.
The GMB union is embarking on an ambitious campaign to recruit thousands of new members across the Highlands and Islands, targeting workers in hospitality, social care, and other key sectors facing challenging employment conditions.
US retail giant Target faces backlash after conducting mass redundancies via Zoom, with employees discovering their fate through impersonal group video calls in latest corporate misstep.
Australian energy giant AGL announces sweeping job cuts affecting hundreds of positions as part of dramatic cost-cutting measures and strategic overhaul.
Heartbreaking story of 83-year-old Jeanette Stone who wandered from her care facility and was later discovered deceased in a neighbour's garden, sparking urgent safety reviews.
As Britain faces a growing crisis in palliative care, hospices struggle with funding gaps while demand surges. Discover why investing in compassionate end-of-life care is essential for our society's wellbeing.
The family of a 73-year-old US Army veteran is suing an Oklahoma care facility after he suffered fatal burns in a dangerously hot shower, alleging gross negligence and wrongful death.
Two care home directors from Surrey have been sentenced to prison after systematically defrauding elderly and vulnerable residents of over £1.2 million in a shocking case of financial abuse.
Discover the groundbreaking aged care facility in Surrey that's redefining senior living, where residents in their 50s and 60s are thriving through innovative care approaches and community integration.
Exclusive court testimony reveals how disabled care home residents, including several in wheelchairs, met their tragic fate during a catastrophic boat excursion that turned deadly on the water.
In an unprecedented display of unity, over 300,000 public sector workers across New Zealand have launched the country's largest-ever strike, demanding better pay and working conditions amid soaring inflation.
Major UK banks including Barclays, Tesco Bank and Lloyds Banking Group announce significant job cuts and branch closures as digital transformation accelerates across the banking sector.