10 h. ago Aldi is hiring staff for 1,000 jobs this year ahead of new store openings

Some of the jobs Aldi is hiring include store assistants, store cleaners, and store apprentices, as well as opportunities in management

Politics

2 d. ago Council to consult public on leaving parks and gardens open overnight

It could save the authority £5,000 each year and reduce risks to staff members

Politics

3 d. ago Hundreds of jobs at risk as River Island plans store closures

The high street fashion chain is proposing to close 33 of its 230 stores, while it is in talks with landlords over the future of 71 further stores.

Events

4 d. ago Waitrose: UK supermarket opening first full store in 7 years at historic Bristol site creating 150 jobs

The new store promises fresh jobs, big investment, and local buzz 🚀

Politics

4 d. ago Waitrose steps up expansion with first new supermarket for seven years

The 30,000 square foot store in Bristol is set to create around 150 jobs.

Politics

6 d. ago Poundland sale risks more than a thousand jobs as 68 stores to close

The discount chain also indicated it will shut dozens more of its UK shops in the coming years under the new ownership.

Events

1 week ago Store closures lead to massive 274% spike in retail layoffs in first half of 2025

Macy’s, Joann and CVS are among the major retailers announcing widespread store closures and job losses as the U.S. economy struggles

Politics

1 week ago Senior uni staff rack up more than £160,000 visiting exotic locations since 2022

Aberdeen University vice-chancellor Professor George Boyne and his senior management team spent £126,992 on airfares alone to places including New York, Doha, India, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Economics

2 w. ago Evri to hire 5,000 courier jobs, spending review pressures and Tesco profits warning amid UK store wars

From government spending pressures and Mike Ashley’s latest takeover target, to the collapse of healthcare firm Totally, Tesco’s results, a courier hiring spree at Evri, and a surge in nuclear sector jobs - here are today’s top UK business stories.

Events

2 w. ago Council's 52,000 lost working days due to staff absence equates to £6million

The figures are an improvement on the previous year but, when combined, anxiety, stress and depression remain the main driver for workers staying at home.

Economics

2 w. ago Dumfries and Galloway firms named and shamed for not paying the minimum wage

Staff were left more than £15,000 out of pocket – and are now set to be repaid if they haven’t already received what they are owed.

Economics

3 w. ago Workers to receive millions after being underpaid by employers

HM Revenue and Customs has forced employers to repay a total of £7.4million to 59,000 members of staff after investigations found they had been underpaid

Economics

3 w. ago Civil Service spends more than £27million of taxpayers money on equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives in one year

The first full audit of 'Whitehall wokery' reveals that hundreds of equalities staff are employed by the Government on average salaries of £53,000.

Economics

3 w. ago Liverpool parade collision: police continue questioning alleged driver – live updates

Officers given more time to question 53-year-old who has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving and attempted murderA visual guide to how the Liverpool parade collision unfoldedMy colleague Caroline Davies has written up a summary of how events on Monday unfolded:More than 500,000 people had lined the streets to watch Liverpool players and staff on an open-top bus with the Premier League trophy travel a 10-mile route over three-and-a-half hours. The victory parade began at Allerton Maze, south of the city, and ended with a finale on the Strand. Continue reading...

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