7 h. ago Labour MPs urge Chancellor to scrap hospitality business rates plan

MPs have written to the Chancellor to warn that her reforms run the risk of business closures and job losses.

Politics

9 h. ago Young professionals see business travel as a lifestyle upgrade, study shows

Hotels.com research reveals that for younger professionals, business travel is far more than a job requirement — it’s a chance to elevate their everyday experiences.

Transport

31 h. ago Loss making TalkTalk puts another 100 jobs at risk in London and Salford

Company says proposed job cuts are “a necessary part of the journey” towards creating “a more agile and future-focused organisation”

Events

32 h. ago The challenges facing Scotland’s jobs market as number of Scots in work falls by 18,000

“Scotland’s labour market is under increasing pressure against a backdrop of a challenging economic climate and a new legislative and regulatory framework” – Ann-Frances Cooney, DWF

Economics

32 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 14 October: Jobless rate rises, easyJet leads index as builders rally

Unemployment has risen to its highest level since the pandemic with more than 1.7 million people looking for work.

Society

33 h. ago Young people are biggest victims of UK’s fragile jobs market

Firms too scared to take a chance on youngsters when taxes and minimum wages are higher, expert saysUK labour market shows signs of stabilising after job lossesBusiness live – latest updatesSo much about the UK jobs market is influenced by Rachel Reeves. Without overdoing the blame, say many experts, the chancellor’s tough budget last year and the likelihood of a repeat next month hangs over employers and how they recruit and pay staff.The latest official figures show a rising number of young people out of work in the three months to August. More broadly, unemployment rose to a four-year high and the number of vacancies fell. And then there was the stubborn increase in the public sector wage bill, which outpaced the much more modest increase in private sector wages. Continue reading...

Events

35 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 14 October: Jobless rate rises, index lower as gold falls from record

Unemployment has risen to its highest level since the pandemic with more than 1.7 million people looking for work.

Society

35 h. ago Unemployment rises to more than 1.7million as Budget jobs fall out gathers pace

Hard hit hospitality sector sees 59,000 jobs lost in past year according to ONS data

Economics

56 h. ago Scotland’s ‘best beer destination’ revealed as city centre pub lands top awards

A POPULAR Scottish pub has been crowned 'best beer destination' for the first time at a top awards ceremony. Cold Town House in Edinburgh was awarded the prestigious gong at the Scottish Beer Awards. The venue, which is located in the Grassmarket area of the city, was awarded the top accolade by a panel of...

Events

60 h. ago UK high street bloodbath as 150,000 jobs at risk in 'critical moment' warning

The Co-op has warned that 60,000 small shops and 150,000 jobs could be lost without business rates reform in next month's Autumn Budget

Events

7 d. ago Edinburgh Oktoberfest: 7,000 litres of beer and thousands of bratwurst destroyed after Storm Amy cancellation

The event was one of many cancelled across Scotland due to Storm Amy

Events

8 d. ago Christmas jobs: Boots launches festive UK careers push with 6,000 seasonal roles available

From warehouses to customer support, apply and start your Christmas career 🎄

Politics

8 d. ago Scottish electric car manufacturer Munro reveals plans for 300 jobs after fresh investment

Glasgow firm aims to ramp up production to 5,000 vehicles a year

Economics

9 d. ago Sainsbury's Christmas Jobs: 19,000 seasonal Xmas careers and vacancies up for grabs at UK retailer

Seasonal roles come with free food and staff discounts 🎄

Politics

9 d. ago Major retailer plans to hire almost 20,000 extra staff to cope with Christmas rush

Some 17,000 will be hired by Sainsbury’s and 2,000 by Argos

Politics

1 week ago Justin Bieber Scotland: Global star shares sunset snaps with Edinburgh beer on Scots high street

The world-famous singer has been staying at Gleneagles Hotel during a trip to Scotland.

Politics

1 week ago UK remote jobs: how to find flexible careers and work from home

Workers are ditching full remote or full office weeks for a mix that boosts career growth and wellbeing ✨

Society

1 week ago Justin Bieber enjoys a beer on Scots high street in series of cheeky selfies

The global megastar seems to have enjoyed a night out in a Scots town unbeknownst to the people living there.

Politics

1 week ago BrewDog to slash jobs across the business after Scots beer giant post £37m loss

The Aberdeenshire-based brewers have posted pre-tax losses for a fifth consecutive year, which now total £148million.

Economics

1 week ago BrewDog sells 'rewilding' forest where 250,000 trees died as embattled 'punk' brewery stages fightback amid £37m loss and string of controversies

The 'punk' brewery purchased Kinrara Estate, claiming it would be funded by sales of its Lost Forest beer, as it looked to reinvent itself as a 'carbon negative' beer producer.

Economics