Careers & Productivity
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Companies are bringing in more AI than ever — but employees are increasingly just working around it
Half of workers use unapproved tools every month
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Nine-day rail shutdown to hit York-Leeds route as major upgrade begins
No trains will run between York and Leeds from Saturday (October 24) to Sunday (November 1) to allow major upgrade work on the Transpennine Route Upgrade.
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UK gender pay gap declines as more workers in low-paid jobs
The Office for National Statistics found the gender pay gap for full-time employees was 6.8% in April.
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UK plumbing and drainage company collapses into administration after 9 years
Plumbing and drainage company United Drains Ltd has collapsed into administration after nine years in business.
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Andy Burnham to hold meeting with mayors ahead of Budget
The Prime Minister likes to hold “situation room” briefings with his former colleagues, the mayors.
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Bradford Business Fair puts local businesses in the spotlight
BUSINESSES gathered for a day of networking, workshops and support
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John Healey vows to be a chancellor ‘who backs business’ ahead of Budget
Chancellor says he is seeking to rebuild the damaged relationship between Labour and business
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Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs by end of year after AI drive
The banking group said cuts affect about five per cent of all its employees
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Have your say as Tees Valley Mayor announces Question Time event
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen is inviting the public to put their questions to him in person at his next live Question Time event at Teeside University.
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Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI
The bank says it is using more AI leading to a 5% reduction in its workforce.
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Sainsbury’s boss delivers warning to government ahead of Budget
Sainsbury’s said it saw shoppers buying greater volumes of products this year
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Martin Lewis delivers his Budget predictions after meeting chancellor
The money expert said there was ‘great difficulty’ for the prime minister and chancellor ahead of next week’s Budget
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Former Manchester United worker shares business advice on leadership
A performance coach urged business leaders to look inward to improve team leadership during the York Business Festival hosted by The Press.
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Sainsbury’s improves profit outlook as grocery sales grow
But boss Simon Roberts stressed that ‘many households are finding things tough at the moment’ amid pressure on consumer budgets.
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Doncaster care home in special measures as concerns raised over staffing
A care home in Doncaster has been placed in special measures amid concerns over low staffing.
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A first job can change a life – we must help more young people into work, says MP
Kevin Hollinrake MP argues apprenticeships, early work opportunities and welfare reform are vital to help more young people succeed
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Scottish company employing 40 placed into administration
A Scottish security company employing 40 people has been placed into administration
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Thorp Perrow hosts Horatio’s Garden fundraiser with lunch by National Chef of the Year
Thorp Perrow Arboretum has hosted a fundraising event for Horatio’s Garden, bringing together nature, food and community to support the charity’s work with
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The graduates ditching the UK to work abroad
With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.
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Indecision over release of PC Harper killers made police jobs harder, Badenoch says
The Conservative leader is set to make a speech on Thursday
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Thousands of California public employees begin strike over contract
SEIU Local 1000, representing nurses and teachers, pushing for higher wages, telework and affordable healthcare
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Care home launches initiative to support local frontline workers
AN Otley care home is set to open its doors to local emergency services and healthcare professionals this November, offering them a place to enjoy refreshments during busy shifts.
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PhD with Nobel-cited research applies for 2,300 jobs but remains unemployed
Despite unemployment hovering between 3.5 percent and 4.3 percent over the past three years, applicants say finding work remains difficult
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It’s an AI-proof, in-demand profession - and people are leaving in droves
Driven off front lines by severe burnout and physical threats, tens of thousands of experienced nurses are moving to telehealth, urgent care and outpatient clinics
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Officers cleared over allegations of faking keyboard activity to appear to be working
Three serving Devon & Cornwall Police officers and eight former officers had no case to answer in relation to gross misconduct allegations
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University staff balloted on strike action over job cuts and union rep dismissal
Union members at a university are being balloted on industrial action over job cuts and for “victimising” a union rep staffer who was dismissed.
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The hidden problem behind UK job vacancies hitting a five-year low
Small business owners call for help from the Chancellor
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Qualcomm to cut jobs globally in 'performance-based' layoffs — CEO says move will build 'stronger performance culture' as company pivots to AI data center and edge products
No details on the number of jobs that will be cut, but notifications will start going out in November
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What difference will the Jackdaw gas field make?
Business editor Simon Jack explains how the project will work, and the impact it could have on energy supply and security.
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Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs
Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.
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Micron's Taiwan union will launch a one-day strike this week, threatening memory production — workers demand concrete terms for 2026 bonus and clearer profit-sharing arrangements
The strike will take place at the company's Taoyuan facility.
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Civil servant accused of juggling five jobs says work was his ‘lifeline'
Prosecutors say Chowdhury ‘exploited’ the work-from-home culture which began during the Covid-19 pandemic to hide his multiple jobs
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'Faster code is not the same as better software delivered sooner': New report claims AI isn't solving productivity across the entire software development lifecycle - yet
AI is mostly being used to write code faster
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Major alcohol supplier stocked in Tesco enters administration with 27 jobs lost
Amber Beverage Group UK has entered administration and ceased trading after 27 years in business, with around 27 staff made redundant.
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Major alcohol supplier stocked in Tesco enters administration with 27 jobs lost
Amber Beverage Group UK has entered administration and ceased trading after 27 years in business, with around 27 staff made redundant.
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APEC finance ministers warn persistent global imbalances risk growth and stability
Senior Pacific Rim finance officials say global economic imbalances are bringing persistent risks and pledge to improve cooperation and communication
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Leeds Bradford Airport strikes suspended as pay talks resume
Planned strikes by more than 130 workers at Leeds Bradford Airport have been suspended to allow fresh negotiations over pay.
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North East firms win national awards for innovation and workforce growth
North East firms Care Messenger Holdings and Osbit win national BCC Chamber Business Awards 2026 for digital innovation and engineering talent development.
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‘I couldn’t afford to do job without them' - Councillor who claimed most expenses
A Bradford councillor says politicians need a "serious conversation" about pay and expenses after members’ claims fell year on year.
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California state workers launching 1-day strike over return-to-office mandate, pay and healthcare
California state workers will launch a one-day strike Wednesday, urging Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration to agree to a new contract that increases workers’ pay, ensures affordable healthcare access and allows more flexibility for remote work
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Instacart to pay $5m after being accused of discriminating against US workers
Trump has sought to crack down on what he says are widespread abuses of foreign worker visa programs
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Amazon to create 30,000 jobs for young people by 2030
The move comes amid a push from the Government to help reduce the number of so-called Neets.
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After talking to Capcom, I'm a lot more optimistic about Onimusha 3 getting a remaster
We need time-traveling Jean Reno on PC.
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Thames Water lenders to appoint Lord Hutton as independent chair in takeover bid
The former business secretary would take up the role if the group’s rescue bid is given approval.
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Teens tell BBC of their hopes and fears as they prepare to start work
Follow four students from Newcastle as they try out roles for the first time as part of their work experience placements.
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Harrogate jewellery retailer continues tradition of giving colleagues Boxing Day off
“Harrogate shop to give staff an extra day off to spend time with loved ones as a thank you for their dedication”
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Edinburgh livestock adviser wins Farm Adviser of the Year award
Chloe Rodriguez has been named Farm Adviser of the Year at the 2026 British Farming Awards for her work improving livestock welfare.
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Ripon farmer wins national award for regenerative farming
A farmer near Ripon has been named Regenerative Farmer of the Year at the 2026 British Farming Awards, recognising changes introduced to improve soil health,
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Van hire firm used by Iceland and Waitrose enters administration
A major commercial van hire firm used by supermarket chains, including Waitrose and Iceland, has collapsed into administration.
