Articles tagged "work"

Do you need to go to university?

Last updated: Feb 6th, 2012

Feature

University fees are set to rise to £9,000 a year in September. But graduate unemployment is at an all-time high. So is it really worth spending time and money on a degree? We asked two successful businesspeople - one former graduate and one self-taught - for their thoughts.

Job market on a 'knife edge'

Last updated: Dec 16th, 2011

News by Nathalie Bonney

The outlook for UK employees remains bleak after a job market survey has revealed hiring expectations for 2012 are at lowest levels since the recession began.

UK unemployment hits 2.64 million

Last updated: Dec 14th, 2011

News

UK unemployment rose by 128,000 to 2.64 million people in the three months to October, the highest number since 1994.

Youth unemployment hits record high

Last updated: Nov 16th, 2011

News by Rebecca Rutt

Youth unemployment reached a record high in the last quarter, as UK unemployment shot up by 129,000, according to the latest report from the Office for National Statistics.

'Slow, painful contraction' of the jobs market forecast

Last updated: Nov 14th, 2011

News by Ruth Jackson

The UK labour market is facing a steady shrinkage over the coming months, as firms delay recruitment, according to a new report from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Pressure mounting on government to scrap 50% tax rate

Last updated: Nov 11th, 2011

News

Pressure is mounting on the government to scrap the 50% income tax rate, as dozens of the UK's top businessmen send a letter to the chancellor urging for it to be axed to attract entrepreneurs to the country.

Five top tips to become a successful seller

Last updated: Oct 25th, 2011

Feature by Rebecca Rutt

Thinking about earning extra income through direct selling? Here are some steps to success.

Public sector job losses far greater than predicted

Last updated: Oct 10th, 2011

News by Ruth Jackson

Jobs are being cut in the public sector at a far higher rate than official projections, according to new research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.