Careers & Productivity
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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.
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Traditional degrees failing to prepare young people for work, new report warns
The report - backed by former Labour education secretary Lord David Blunkett and entrepreneur and inventor Sir James Dyson - said that traditional three-year degrees have ‘not delivered the skills that the modern economy needs’
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The countdown is on: Make a move to Harrogate in time for Christmas
Harrogate new homes ready to move into before Christmas
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New 'incredibly proud' principal sets out plan and vows to build on college's success
Vikkie Morton is the new principal of Hartlepool Sixth Form College, bringing 20 years’ further education experience and a focus on inclusion and careers.
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Council leader speaks on airport ‘challenges’ as Loganair exit looms
The leader of Dundee Council has admitted it is a challenge to attract airlines to the city’s airport as Loganair prepares to axe its services.
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Trump’s botched execution on Katie Zacharia speaks volumes about Susie Wiles’ future
Reports of the chief of staff’s impending demise were shown to be greatly exaggerated as the Trumpworld boss made quick work of the president's impulse hire, making her an example of what happens when she's left out of the loop, Andrew Feinberg writes
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Government responds to pension age petition as thousands demand change
The Government has rejected calls to lower the NHS pension age to 60, responding to a petition with more than 37,000 signatures. Here's what the rules mean.
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Reading results rise at Saltergate Schools in Harrogate
Saltergate Schools in Harrogate are celebrating improved pupil results, with outcomes above national averages in several key areas.
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UK’s jobless rate falls but shrinking vacancies a ‘bitter blow’ to jobseekers
However, the number of vacancies available to workers has seen its biggest decline since the start of the year as job opportunities dry up.
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Business leaders unite behind The Herald's Reset The Rates campaign
Business leaders, trade bodies and hospitality operators have joined The Herald's Reset The Rates campaign calling for major reform of Scotland's business rates system.
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Uzbekistan's $12bn business drive gathers pace during Rubio visit
The package covers railways, critical minerals, finance and technology, with major US firms involved. Uzbek President Mirziyoyev outlined measures to attract investors, while business executives told Euronews that commercial activity is growing.
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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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UK unemployment falls to lowest in a year — but vacancies hit five-year low
The ONS’s data also showed a boost for average wage growth across the UK workforce.
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Care worker’s dedication earns Bradford awards recognition
A CARE worker has been named a finalist in this year’s Bradford Cares Excellence Awards
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NHS careers event in North East to showcase hundreds of roles
People considering an NHS career can attend a free event showcasing the wide range of jobs across the health service.
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MP demands answers over Darlington Post Office closure as staff face uncertain future
Darlington MP Lola McEvoy is demanding answers over the closure of the town centre Post Office amid concerns for residents who rely on the service and staff now facing an uncertain future.
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Bradford Teaching Hospitals appoints new non-executive director
A SENIOR leader in health education has joined the board of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in a non-executive role
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'Emergency incident' leads to rail disruption on busy commuter route
Train services are returning to normal after the incident
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Job vacancies fall as small firms cut back on recruitment
Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.
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'People actually left': York businesses count cost of repeated roadworks
Businesses in Low Petergate say ongoing roadworks are costing them money, driving away customers and creating access problems.
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End of life care is a measure of a compassionate society - Sarah Holmes
This year marks 25 years since joining Marie Curie and starting my career in palliative medicine. Over that time, I have had the privilege of meeting and caring for thousands of people living with terminal illness, their families and carers, as well as working alongside incredibly dedicated colleagues who support them every day.
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'Give us lessons on personal finance and how to get a job,' teens say
Teenagers say they want more work experience at school and opportunities to improve their communication skills.
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'People actually left': York businesses count cost of repeated roadworks
Businesses in Low Petergate say ongoing roadworks are costing them money, driving away customers and creating access problems.
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Double success for Bradford NHS staff at national awards
A HEALTHCARE team has won national recognition for its dedication to patient care and professionalism
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A 600 rates shock for one Scottish business - and six reforms to fix broken system
Business leaders across Scotland have joined The Herald's Reset the Rates campaign, backing six reforms to create a fairer, simpler and more predictable business rates system
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Bradford homelessness nursing team recognised for specialist care
A CARE trust team has been praised for its work supporting some of society’s most vulnerable people
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'Fostering saved my life,' says Bristol care leaver
A woman says fostering "saved her life" as a campaign launches to tackle a shortage of carers.
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Traditional degrees failing to prepare young people for work, new report warns
The report - backed by former Labour education secretary Lord David Blunkett and entrepreneur and inventor Sir James Dyson - said that traditional three-year degrees have ‘not delivered the skills that the modern economy needs’
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I have a condition people are too embarrassed to talk about
Women share their experience of lichen sclerosus.
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Workers are spending more time correcting AI-generated content than doing actual work
Does AI really save time?
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Jobs boost as Tyne and Wear Metro prepares to expand
Nexus is recruiting for five engineering roles supporting the Tyne and Wear Metro, with applications closing on November 16.
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Crystal Palace: Manager Pierre Sage facing a fight to keep his job
Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage faces a fight to keep his job, but will be given more time.