7 h. ago Insurance giant to axe 650 jobs in the UK despite £100m sponsorship deal

The German insurance giant employs around 6,000 people in the UK and has its headquarters in Surrey, as the company looks to become a "simpler, digital-led, leaner business"

Economics

16 h. ago German insurer Allianz slashes 650 British jobs amid 'higher claims costs and softening market conditions'

Allianz employs around 6,000 people in the UK at sites including its Guildford headquarters and a legal protection office in Bristol.

Economics

68 h. ago Steve Tandy remains leading contender for Wales job despite Townsend claim

The WRU will announce the Warren Gatland's successor in the near future

Politics

3 d. ago Britain jobless hotspots: The areas where benefits claims have soared by 40% since Rachel Reeves' National Insurance raid on businesses

Residents have told how they can live a 'middle-class life' on taxpayer cash as other locals hit out at 'lazy' young people who they claim don't try hard enough to get into work.

Politics

6 d. ago Number of Lanarkshire locals claiming Jobseeker's Allowance drops according to latest data

A particular success is the 50-plus age group, where more than 140 people in South Lanarkshire have returned to work.

Politics

6 d. ago Ed Miliband: We 'owe Scotland' over £200m Acorn project funds and 'unlimited' jobs potential

Ed Miliband has claimed there are “unlimited opportunities” for energy jobs in Labour’s vision for the North Sea.

Economics

7 d. ago The number of Americans filing for jobless claims last week remains at the highest level in 8 months

U.S. filings for jobless benefits were unchanged last week, remaining at the higher end of recent ranges as uncertainty over the impact of trade wars lingers

Politics

1 week ago B&M records dip in sales as retail giant hikes prices and ploughs on with store openings

The discount retailer blamed challenging market conditions, yet its value-led business model should have thrived in a period where consumers were watching their pennies, an expert said

Economics

1 week ago Monty Don claims roses flower more with 1 job that must be done 'daily' in June

Gardeners should deadhead and prune their roses daily in June to "prolong flowering". Deadheading involves the removal of faded blooms to spur additional flowering and enhance the rose's look

Politics

1 week ago Supreme Court sides with straight woman who claims she was passed over for job in gay ‘reverse discrimination’ case

Case stems from a woman in Ohio who claimed she was being discriminated against for being straight

Events

1 week ago Supreme Court makes it easier to claim 'reverse discrimination' in employment, in a case from Ohio

A unanimous Supreme Court has made it easier to bring lawsuits over so-called reverse discrimination, siding with an Ohio woman who claims she didn’t get a job and then was demoted because she is straight

Events

2 w. ago ‘Busiest May for house sales agreed since 2021’ as hotspots revealed

Last month’s sales total reflects improved market conditions, Rightmove said.

Politics

2 w. ago Jack Wilshere emerges as favourite for vacant manager's job to follow in Wayne Rooney's footsteps

Former Arsenal and England star Jack Wilshere is in the running for a new job in the EFL amid claims the ex-Norwich City coach will hold talks with Plymouth Argyle

Society

2 w. ago Russell Martin 'wins' next Rangers manager race as claim made he has accepted the job

The one-time Gers loanee has been out of work since getting sacked at Southampton last December

Society

2 w. ago Takeaway giants McDonald's resubmit plans for new £4 million Dumfries drive

The burger barons claim the Annan Road proposal will create 120 jobs if it gets the go ahead.

Economics

2 w. ago China accuses US of ‘seriously violating’ trade war truce; UK factory output shrinks again – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsToday’s UK PMI report (see 9.52am) also shows that business confidence at British factories remained ‘subdued’ last month.Manufacturers continued to raise concerns that turbulent trade conditions, the weak economic outlook and rising cost burdens will make market conditions tough during the year ahead.Weak global market conditions, trade uncertainty, low customer confidence and cost pressures resulting from recent increases to UK employer NICs and minimum wages also contributed to clients’ reluctance to spend. That said, a recent bout of good weather did boost sales at some manufacturers. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Xabi Alonso sets out plan to make Real Madrid players ‘flourish’ in new era

‘I want players to play where they are most comfortable’Manager reveals plans for Jude Bellingham’s midfield roleThe way Xabi Alonso told it, two things have to happen for someone to become Real Madrid coach: “First they have to want you, then you have to want to and the latter normally does happen,” he said. So there he was at Valdebebas on a Monday afternoon in a classic dark suit and his first day in a new job – just 24 hours – or so he claimed – after he was told it was his.Alonso’s appointment has been an open secret for weeks but Real had waited until the day before the end of the season to announce the departure of Carlo Ancelotti and until the day after to announce the arrival of his successor. The following morning, there he was, keen to keep up the illusion. Alonso had been able to watch and analyse Real’s games, which must have taken some time, yet asked when he found out, he said: “Yesterday, when I saw the statement. It was evident then. How could I not find out?” Conti...

Sport

3 w. ago Angela Rayner insists she has 'no desire' to be Labour leader as Deputy PM dismisses claims she's agitating for Keir Starmer's job

The Deputy Prime Minister said she has 'no desire' to be promoted to her party's top job, as she was grilled over her political ambitions.

Politics

3 w. ago Lawsuit claiming discrimination by the Workday HR program could have huge impacts on how AI is used in hiring

Several job candidates over the age of 40 claim that they have been discriminated against during the hiring process

Events

3 w. ago Spanish grid operator faults big power plants in blackout blame game

Some large electricity generators were not doing their job to help control voltage, claims parent company’s chair

Politics